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 Albania?

We offer:

A traineeship of  6 months within the European Integration, Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Albania, starting in March (at the earliest) 2025.

You will be part of a motivated and diverse team of 10 staff members in the European Integration, Political, Press and Information Section and the wider team of around 70 staff members of the EU Delegation to Albania.

The EU Delegation to Albania facilitates the development of political and economic relations between the European Union and Albania, including in the framework of Albania’s EU accession process. It represents EU interests and promotes EU values in Albania. The Delegation monitors and reports on policies and developments in Albania and manages EU financial assistance programmes. It communicates to the Albanian public and Albanian decision-makers about the European Union and the EU integration process.

Main tasks:

• Support the European Integration, Political, Press and Information Section in monitoring political and security developments in Albania;
• Contribute to the drafting of reports and analyses on political and security developments in Albania and Albania’s EU accession process;
• Support drafting of Speeches / Briefings of Head of Delegation (HoD) or the Head of Section (HoS);
• Contribute to the preparation of public events, visits and outreach activities of the EU Delegation.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Recent graduate (with maximum one year of professional experience) with a completed Bachelor’s degree or higher from a university or equivalent higher-education institution;
• University degree in a field related to the post, such as political science, international relations, European studies;
• Citizenship of the European Union or Albania;
• Very good English writing and oral skills;
• Knowledge of political and security developments in Albania and/or the region;
• Knowledge of EU foreign policy, the EU accession process and EU relations with Albania.

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 - Name Surname/EIPPI

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.