European External Action Service (EEAS) Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to Uganda

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 Uganda?

Apply now for a traineeship of up to 6 months within the Cooperation Section of the EU Delegation to Uganda, starting in June 2023.

• Table of Content
• About European External Action Service (EEAS)
• European Union (EU) Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates Delegation to Uganda
• Aim and Benefits of European Union (EU) Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates Delegation to Uganda
• Requirements for European Union (EU) Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates Delegation to Uganda Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About European External Action Service (EEAS)

The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the European Union’s diplomatic service. Since 2011, the EEAS carries out the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy to promote peace, prosperity, security, and the interests of Europeans across the globe. The EEAS works under the political guidance of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission (often referred to as HR/VP).  A  strong asset of the EEAS is its ability to work closely with the foreign and de... continue reading

European Union (EU) Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates Delegation to Uganda

Aim and Benefits of European Union (EU) Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates Delegation to Uganda

We offer: A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Cooperation Section of the EU Delegation to Uganda, starting in June 2023.

Main tasks:

• Research and analyse information;
• Contribute to the drafting of analytical reports and briefings on cooperation matters;
• Coordinate and consolidate data and inputs from EU Member States Cooperation sections;
• Support to the preparation of events organised by the Delegation;
• Participate in external meetings and events, and report about them.

Requirements for European Union (EU) Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates Delegation to Uganda Qualification

• Taking into account the local health and security conditions, applicants currently residing in Uganda will only be considered.
• At least a Bachelor Diploma (or equivalent) in the field of political science, social science, economics, communications or any other area relevant to EU cooperation in Uganda;
• Very good command of spoken and written English;
• Highly motivated, willing to learn and able to work in a multicultural team;
• Able to demonstrate strong sense of initiative, research, writing and analytical skills;
• Skilled in using Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Proven interest for international relations, development cooperation and/or socio-economic development;
• Knowledge of Uganda's institutional system and context would be an asset.

Application Deadline

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 candidate is not able to present the required documents, his/her candidacy 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 undertake to apply for 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.

For more details visit: EU website.