Apply for the Funded traineeships for young graduates at the EU Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization

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Closing Date: 22 November 2024.

Apply for the Funded traineeships for young graduates at the EU Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization

Are you a young graduate interested in trade and 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 WTO?

EU offers:

Funded traineeships for young graduates of up to 5 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to the WTO, starting in March 2025, subject to budget availability.

Traineeship in the Trade Section (TRADE):

Main tasks:

Research and analysis relating to the legal, economic and political aspects of the WTO

Attending internal and external meetings, conferences, etc. relating to the work of the Mission
Note-taking and reporting
Assistance with press and information activities

Support the social media work of the Delegation

Qualifications or special requirements:

At least a Bachelors or preferably a Masters level university degree in a discipline directly relevant to international trade, law or economics
Previous experience or an otherwise demonstrated interest (e.g. academic work) in international trade and/or EU affairs

Excellent drafting skills in English
Knowledge and experience with communications and social media is an asset

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address [email protected] 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 – Trade 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).

Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. As an indication, 2024 monthly grants are published here. These amounts may be revised for traineeships starting in 2025. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee.