European Union Traineeship Program 2024 | Fully Funded
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in the Republic of South Africa?
The traineeship will be based in the Political, Press and Information Section. It will contribute to the Delegation’s work on EU – South Africa relations in the respective thematic field. The trainee will also work together with colleagues in the other Sections of the EU Delegation, as relevant and appropriate.
PPI also supports the Head of Delegation in his/her capacity as observer to ECOWAS, monitors regional developments and reports on related issues.
PPI assists the Head of Delegation in ensuring EU Coordination with Member States and in charge of coordination on political – including regional, consular, migration and security matters.
Requirements:
- be aged 18 or over;
- hold a university-level degree;
Qualifications or special requirements:
- You are a young graduate with a University diploma (at least Bachelor’s degree) in International Relations, Law, Social Studies, Politics, Economics or similar subject.
- Excellent English, written and spoken.
- Excellent writing and research skills.
- You are committed and able to complete tasks within set deadlines, you are eager to learn and contribute to the activities of the EU Delegation.
Additional qualifications that would be an asset:
- Additional degree in another field.
- If you are able to communicate efficiently in multiple languages (South Africa official languages, EU official languages).
Benefits:
- Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses.
- On average, trainees can expect to receive approximately €800 per month.
- This financial support is designed to help cover living expenses during the traineeship.
- The European Union traineeship is to be held for up to 6 months within the Political, Press, and Information Section of the EU Delegation to the Republic of South Africa, starting in October 2024.
Required Documents
- A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) (CVs in other format will not be considered)
- a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
- and an application form
How to Apply?
- Click on the button below to visit the European Union webpage
- Send the required documents to the e-mail address Delegation-s-africa-jobs@eeas.europa.eu
- Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – P&I Section – EU Delegation to South Africa
- Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship.
- After the evaluation of all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email.
- In case the selected candidates are not able to present the required documents, their application will be rejected.
