Funded traineeships for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina - European Integration, Political, Press and Information // Coo

04.06.2024 Expired Teaser The deadline for submitting applications is 21/06/2024.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

We offer:
Traineeships of up to 6 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina, starting in 2024 (to be agreed with the suitable candidates) :

• Traineeship in the European Integration, Political, Press and Information Section:

Main tasks:

• Administrative support to the EU Integration team (translations, logistics and other related tasks);
• Support work on the EU Integration file, e.g. outreach related activities and other tasks connected to the interaction with relevant authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• Provide assistance in preparation and implementation of the projects in coordination with relevant colleagues in the European Integration, Political, Press and Information section, in particular as concerns business communities and civil society;
• Support activities related to visits and missions;
• Provide background research on EU integration in Bosnia and Herzegovina upon request;
• Contribute to drafting briefing notes, talking points and read-outs for the section;
• Attending conferences and other events of relevance for the team upon request;
• Support reporting activities (country report, SAP report etc.);
• Support the work of the in-house Civil society organisations (CSO) working group.

• Traineeship in the Cooperation section:

Main tasks:

• Support to the work in the context of EU Integration, in particular in relation with the Pre-Accession Assistance Instrument;
• Support to reporting and briefing activities;
• Support to outreach / visibility / communication activities;
• Support to senior visits to Bosnia and Herzegovina, high-level meetings, domestic mission;
• Occasionally contribute to policy analysis.

We look for:
Qualifications or special requirements:

• At least a Bachelor Diploma (or equivalent) in political science, international law, international relations, EU affairs or a related social sciences topic;
• Knowledge of local languages will be considered 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://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 - ref. 003/24 (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.