Funded traineeships for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Armenia

15.03.2024 Expired Teaser The deadline for submitting applications is 31/03/2024.

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 Armenia?

Text We offer:
Traineeships of 6 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to Armenia, starting in May 2024:

• Traineeship in the Cooperation section (COOP):

The Cooperation section is the biggest section in the EU Delegation to Armenia. It is to be noted that the European Union is the biggest donor in Armenia.

Main tasks:

• Under the guidance of the Head of Section and a designated mentor, the trainee will:
• assist in preparing visibility and communication activities for the section;
• attend designated meetings and prepare reports and minutes;
• assist in the design and implementation of Cooperation/development projects in the area of support to refugees and others if necessary;
• carry out any other task that are assigned by the Head of Section or the mentor;
• These tasks may be adapted to some extent to also reflect the interests and experiences of the selected trainee.

• Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI):

Main tasks:

• Follow domestic and regional developments as well as the foreign policy of Armenia;
• Draft reports (monthly report, ad hoc reports upon request) and minutes from meetings and events;
• Help to coordinate Delegation's public diplomacy and visibility issues;
• Liaise with the Head of Political, Press and Information Section, and the Political Officer, and receive relevant tasks from them

We look for:
Qualifications or special requirements:

• Taking into account the local health and security conditions, applicants currently residing in Armenia will only be considered
• Young graduates obtaining a Master Diploma (or equivalent) in studies related to communication, media, development, humanitarian assistance, climate change or the environment, would be an asset (Cooperation section)
• Very good command of English and Armenian in writing and orally
• Good working knowledge other EU languages would be an asset (Cooperation section)
• Good working knowledge of Russian and/or other EU language would be a strong asset (PPI section)
• Knowledge of the host country and the regional would be a strong 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 - Name/COOP or PPI (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. 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.