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 Ukraine?

We offer:

Traineeships of up to 6 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to Ukraine, starting in January-February 2024, subject to budget availability:

• Traineeship in the Political Section (POL):

Political Section of the Delegation of the EU in Ukraine is in charge of developing analysis and recommendations for HQ related to:

•  political developments in the country;
•  the reform process, including the implementation of the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine;
•  Ukraine's foreign and security policies;
•  Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and its socio-economic and geopolitical consequences.

The intern will be fully embedded in the work of the section, receive direct exposure to the EU activities in Ukraine, and be provided with a unique occasion to understand from inside the work of an EU Delegation in a third country.

Main tasks:

• Development of analysis of political landscape in Ukraine, in particular with regard to the new Parliament and Government;
• Data gathering and analysis of social and economic indicators in the country;
• Participate in internal and external meetings/events and report about them;
• Assist the work of the Political Section as necessary.

• Traineeship in the Press and Information Section (P&I):

The Press and Information Section of the Delegation of the EU in Ukraine is a small (6 persons) but very dynamic and strategic section in the Delegation of the EU in Ukraine.

Main tasks:

• to assist in preparing (drafting, translating, proof-reading) press and information materials for their publication on the website and Delegation´s social media profiles;
• to assist in administrative and organizational aspects for public events preparations across the country;
• to coordinate activities and events organized by the section;
• to provide back-office support for the Section's staff (answering requests, taking notes at the meetings, preparing meetings, etc.).

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

Due to the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine and very evolutive context of the COVID-19 breakthrough, applicants currently residing in Ukraine will only be considered.

Political Section:

• Bachelor degree in international relations, political science, law sociology, economics or related field and completed or ongoing master studies;
• Very good command of Ukrainian language and very good command of spoken and written English;
• Very good command of main IT editing and presentation software;
• Good networking, interpersonal skills and attention to details;
• Experience in parliamentary affairs or public administration;
• Proven interest for EU affairs and neighbourhood policies;
• Knowledge of Ukraine's institutional system and political landscape;
• Experience in analysis of economic and sociological data;
• Experience in working in a team and in coordinating inputs from various colleagues.

Press and Information Section:

• Bachelor degree in journalism and communications, political science or international relations or related field (e.g. );
• Additional degree in another field (e.g. law);
• Knowledge of Ukrainian;
• Knowledge of an additional EU language;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English;
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office and presentation skills;
• Proficient knowledge - as proactive user - of the main social media accounts, in particular Instagram and Telegram and proven experience of work with social media texts;
• Proven interest in the EU affairs;
• Strong proofreading skills (English and Ukrainian);
• Independent, hard-working and attentive to details;
• Active participation in the activities of civil society or academic organizations, experience of working as volunteer.

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-UKRAINE-TRAINEESHIPS@eeas.europa.eu  and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europa.eu/europass/en (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

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - Pol Section OR P&I Section  (you may only apply to 1 traineeship per delegation, however based on your profile, the delegation could offer you a traineeship in another section).

Important information to read before applying

Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship)

Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. As an indication, 2023 monthly grants are published here. These amounts may be revised for traineeships starting in 2024. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee.  

Applications from non-eligible candidates will not be considered. 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.

The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin.

Citizens from EU Member states:

• must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation;
• must hold a relevant entrance visa and / or temporary residence permit where applicable,  based on the traineeship agreement, the duration of the traineeship, and in compliance with the local legislation.