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 represents EU interests and values in a multilateral context?

We offer:

Traineeships of 4 to 6 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, starting in  mid-February 2025 at the earliest, subject to budget availability.

Trainees are fully integrated in the daily work of the sections, providing the trainee with the possibility of getting a good overview of the diplomatic work of the Delegation and in particular in the policy field covered by the section.

• Human Rights Section:

Main tasks:

Contributing to the drafting of briefings

Assist in the preparation of meetings, e.g. research and the drafting of statements

Preparing draft reports on EU/OHCHR/Human Rights-related meetings, conferences and events

Overall analysis of Human Rights policies in various countries General logistics support

Participation in the Human Rights Council and Universal Periodic Review meetings as well as various working groups

• Humanitarian and Migration Section:

Main tasks:

Provide an active input to the EU Delegation's tasks of representation and EU coordination in the area of humanitarian affairs, refugees and/or migration

Contribute to the interaction between national diplomatic and administrative system(s) and the EU in the context of EU coordination with EU Member States and in particular close cooperation within EU Team (EU Delegation + EU Council presidency)

Take part to meetings and ensure timely and quality reporting. When needed draft notes/briefings on humanitarian affairs, refugees and/or migration or on issues of a more general nature

Contribute to and take part in the organization of meetings and events at the EU Delegation

Assist in the organisation of missions from EU Headquarters to Geneva

• Economic Affairs, Development, Environment and Digital Section:

Main tasks:

Assist the Head of Section and Section colleagues in their daily work in relation to the UN. agencies and bodies under their purview – UNECE, ITU, UNCTAD, WIPO, UNEP, WMO – as well as any other entity as might prove necessary, e.g. WEF,  ITC, etc.

Assist in the preparation of meetings, e.g. research and the drafting of statements

Draft reports following meetings and conferences and summarizing newly issued reports

Assist in the preparation of official visits

General logistics support

• Labour and Social Affairs Section:

Main tasks:

Prepare background notes, analytical reports, summary of relevant ILO (and if relevant other UN agencies) meetings, events, seminars etc. and EU/IMEC coordination meetings

Provide administrative support to the ILO Team

Support the team in drafting reports, organising meetings, researching and analysing specific policy topics, analysing policy on topical issues relating to the EU/ILO

Liaise and communicate with EU member States as part of the Governing Body preparations, the International Labour Conference and general EU coordination issues

Assist the Head of Section and section-colleagues in covering EU-activities in ILO

Attend meetings and events organised at the United Nations, EU Delegation, EU Member States, UN Agencies, NGOs, academia or think-tanks

Assist in the relevant (High Level and regular) meetings of ILO and overall communication with EUMS.

Any other task assigned by team colleagues

• Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Section:

Main tasks:

Assist the Head of Section and Section colleagues in their daily work in relation to UN and other multilateral meetings in the area of disarmament

Assist in the preparation of meetings

Drafting reports following meetings and conferences

Assist in the preparation of official visits

 General logistics support to the team

• Health Section:

Main tasks:

Assist the section-colleagues in covering EU-activities in WHO

Attend meetings and events organised at the United Nations, EU Delegation, EU Member States, UN Agencies, NGOs, academia or think tanks. Assist in the preparation of meetings, e.g. research and the drafting of statements

Prepare background notes, analytical reports, summary of documents of relevant UN and EU meetings, events, seminars etc.

Assist in the relevant (High Level and regular) meetings of WHO and other health-related bodies, overall communication with EUMS, including through email and Agora

Support the team in drafting reports, organising meetings, researching and analysing specific policy topics, analysing policy

Any other task assigned by the team colleagues

• Communication Section:

Support the social media work of the Delegation, including drafting social media posts

Producing social media videos, photos and visuals

Develop new social media campaigns

Drafting news stories for the Delegation's website

Provide support in the organisation of events, conferences and campaigns

Attend conferences/meetings and drafting reports

Other tasks assigned by the team colleagues

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Knowledge of the European Union and of the United Nations
• Excellent drafting skills in English, knowledge of French would be a strong advantage
• Understanding and previous internships in the specific area to which the candidate applies are 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 - Name/Acronym of the Section (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. As an indication, 2024 monthly grants are published here. These amounts may be revised for traineeships starting in 2025. 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.