Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Ukraine - Press and Information Section

06.02.2025 Expired Teaser The deadline for submitting applications is 23/02/2025.

Text 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:
A traineeship of 6 months within the Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Ukraine, starting in April 2025.

The Press and Information Section of the Delegation of the EU in Ukraine is a small (4 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.)
• To assist in preparation and dissemination of EU Delegation information materials upon requests from press and information projects and other Ukrainian counterparts

We look for:
Qualifications or special requirements:

• Due to the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, applicants currently residing in Ukraine will only be considered

• 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)
• 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 [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 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 - P&I 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. 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.