Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Ukraine

09.04.2024 Expiring soon Teaser The deadline for submitting applications is 20/05/2024

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 Trade and Economic Section of the EU Delegation to Ukraine, starting in October 2024.

The Trade and Economic Section of the Delegation of the European Union in Ukraine is a small but dynamic and strategic section. Its main task is to monitor trade and economic developments and is responsible for the implementation of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) under the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine. The section also actively follows the developments in the area of business climate and monitors overall macroeconomic policy in Ukraine.

Main tasks:

• to carry out research tasks (including economic and data analysis and/or legal research);
• to attend and report on events;
• to contribute to the drafting of papers and briefings;
• to update the EU Delegation's website (trade and economic part), English and Ukrainian versions;
• to update the section's databases, to prepare the section's presentations, etc.

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 economics, law or a related field (e.g. finance);
• Native Ukrainian speaker;
• Excellent command of English, both orally and in writing;
• Good command of MS Office tools, and in particular of Word, Excel (including graphic tools) and PowerPoint;
• Motivation to further support Ukraine’s European integration;
• Proven interest in EU affairs is desirable, including in areas relevant to EU internal market policies (e.g. technical standards, trade – including dealing with non-tariff barriers – or business-related legislation) and;
• Ability to follow procedures with attention to details

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 - Trade and Economic 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.