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 Georgia?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Cooperation Section of the EU Delegation to Georgia, starting in October.

The Cooperation Section is managing the bilateral development assistance portfolio to Georgia provided by the EU through the Global Europe financial instrument, reaching an average of approximately EUR 100 million and 200 ongoing projects per year. In the context of Georgia being a candidate status as of December 2023, we focus on helping Georgia advance on its EU path (notably to address the 9 steps set out in the European Commission’s 2023 Enlargement Report), implement the EU-Georgia Association Agreement, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, as well as the Economic and Investment Plan.

Main tasks:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Section

• Support the work on the enlargement process, notably reporting;
• Support to programme managers, Team Leaders, Deputy Head of Section and Head of Section, as necessary;
• Monitor, analyse and report on developments in Georgia with relevance to EU programming and implementation of EU funded projects especially in the sectors of democratisation (notably elections) and progress on the 9 steps;
• Engage in planning, organising and follow up of visits, events and conferences under the responsibility of the Cooperation Section;
• Participate in meetings and report on them to the Section;
• Conduct supervised desk research, draft briefings and provide input to various exercises;
• Any other relevant tasks in the interest of the section

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Very good command of English (minimum C1);
• University degree / Master in Political Science, Law, International Relations, Economics, Social sciences, EU public affairs, communication or equivalent;
• Capacity to work in a multicultural team, good interpersonal skills;
• Very good communication skills – both oral and written;
• Familiarity with the Georgian political context;
• Capacity to focus on priorities and to organise work to deliver on time;
• Accuracy and an eye for detail;
• Knowledge of the Georgian and Russian language is an asset.

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address  delegation-georgia-vacancies@eeas.europa.eu   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 - Cooperation 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.