Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation of Guatemala

16.09.2024 New opportunity Teaser The deadline for submitting applications is Monday 30 September 2024, at 15h00 (Guatemalan time)
Text Are you a young graduate interested in international relations and communication? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Guatemala?

We offer:
A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Guatemala, starting in November 2024.

Main tasks:

• To monitor key political, economic, social and cultural events and to help draft related EU reports.
• Assist in following the policies, programmes and actions of the new government through open sources and through contacts with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing creative social media communication targeting in particular the EU’s focal groups: indigenous people, youth, women and opinion makers.
• To provide support when needed related to the EU bilateral dialogue with Guatemala.
• To draft synthesis reports and/or briefings.
• To assist in organising, following up and reporting on events and meetings.
  

We look for:
A dynamic team player with an interest in Guatemala’s post electoral politics
Qualifications or special requirements:

• Guatemalan citizens or EU citizens residing in Guatemala
• Young graduates with Bachelor Diploma in the area of Law/Political Sciences /International relations/Sociology.
• Excellent level of Spanish and English (both oral and written)
• Knowledge of indigenous languages and culture is considered a strong asset
• Written evidence that the candidate has suitable sickness/accident insurance

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://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (CVs in other format will not be considered)
• a cover letter setting out your motivation for participating in the traineeship (max. 1 page)
• Proof of residence in Guatemala (in case of an EU citizen)
• Application form

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – Political, Press and Information 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).

The selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travel, visa, insurance and 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 invited for an interview and/or a written exam. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email. In case the selected candidate is not able to present the required documents, his/her candidacy will be rejected.