The European External Action Service (EEAS) and the European Commission (EC) have established a high-level traineeship programme which gives an opportunity to highly qualified junior professionals from the EU Members State to work in the EU Delegations worldwide.

 

Who can apply

• Nationals of an EU Member State,
• Hold at least a university degree equivalent to a Master’s degree (see Diploma Annex ) in a domain relevant to the activities of the Delegations;
• Have excellent command of English and/or French;
• Professional experience, and extra-curriculum activities such as volunteering or publications, is an important asset.

 

How to apply

Applications shall be addressed exclusively to the authorities designated by each EU Member State.

The modalities for presenting applications to the respective national authorities are determined by the EU Member States and should be made available on their relevant websites.

 

Conditions 

Selected candidates will be offered a single traineeship agreement of a fixed-term of 12 months, which can be renewed for another 12 months.

Trainees receive:

• a grant of 2,000 EUR
• accommodation contribution set at 1,500 EUR;
• a hardship contribution depending on the Living Conditions Allowance in a Delegation from 10% to 35%.

JPDs will also be granted:

-an installation contribution of 2,340 EUR at the beginning of their traineeship;

-a contribution for the cost of the journey for each period of 12 months of traineeship – 2,926 EUR;

-1,800 EUR to cover the insurance cost for each period of 12 months of traineeship.

 

Deadline: 31 January 2023.

 

Find vacancies in the EEAS sections or EC sections.

Find out more here.