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 Ecuador?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Cooperation Section of the EU Delegation to Ecuador, starting in April  2025.

Main tasks:

• Support the section in Cooperation topics. For information, the focal areas of Cooperation are economic and trade, environmental and climate, governance and security, and human rights and civil society, among others;
• Participate in meetings, and accompany visits, related to the management of cooperation projects;
• Support with the organisation of material and visits of EU regional programmes and thematic lines  arriving from UE headquarters;
• Contribute to the internal analysis capacity of the Delegation;
• Support in the production of visibility material, projects files and brochures;
• Support in written translations (English/Spanish);
• Support in the Delegation's organisation of selected public events related to cooperation.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• MA diploma in Economic Development, Environment, International Relations, Social Sciences or equivalents
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish (both spoken and written)

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 - 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.