Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Montenegro - PPI Section

28.01.2025 New opportunity Teaser The deadline for submitting applications is 10 February 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 Montenegro?

We offer:
A traineeship of up to 6 months within the European Integration, Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Montenegro, starting in May 2025.

The European Integration, Political, Press and Information Section contributes to the Delegation's pursuit of EU policies, in particular European integration, by analysing and reporting on political, economic and trade developments, promoting reform progress and improving the visibility, awareness and understanding of the EU in Montenegro

Main tasks:

• Information gathering and analysis.
• Research and reporting.
• Supporting the administrative coordination of the Section.
• Help with other emerging tasks within the section’s portfolio.
• Contributing to the organisation of visibility events.
• Participating in meetings and conferences.

We look for:
Qualifications or special requirements:

• Good command of Word and Excel
• Experience on justice and home affairs matters including migration would be an advantage

Educational requirements

• Bachelor degree – (Formal education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years' duration attested by a diploma preferably in one of the following domains: International relations, Legal studies, Political sciences, EU integration, Public Law/Constitutional (minimum requirement)
• Master degree (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://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 - EIPPI 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.