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07.06.2024 New opportunity Teaser The deadline for submitting applications is 1 July 2024
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 the United States of America?
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Traineeships of up to 5 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to the United States of America, starting in October 2024:
Economics and Finance trainees focus on the monetary, fiscal, financial stability and labour policies of the U.S. by monitoring macroeconomic and financial services developments, assisting in the preparation of reports on specific economic and financial issues, and participating in outreach activities. As a trainee in the Economic and Financial Affairs section, you will work on the following tasks:
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The Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) supports the public diplomacy and outreach efforts of the EU's diplomatic mission in the U.S. FPI's various projects involve beneficiaries and partners ranging from think tanks to non-profit organizations and educational institutions. The primary work of FPI is the contractual management and implementation of its projects, maintaining relationships with contracting partners and ensuring they continuously meet the goals and objectives of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. As an FPI trainee, you will work on the following tasks:
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The Global Issues and Innovation section monitors and analyses U.S. political, economic, and regulatory developments in the areas of transportation, energy and environment, research and innovation, space, food safety (which includes plant and animal health and animal welfare), public health, and consumer protection. As a trainee in the Global Issues and Innovation section, you will work on the following tasks:
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The Political, Security and Development section follows all aspects of the transatlantic agenda and closely monitors the work of Congress and the U.S. Administration on foreign, security, and development policy, counterterrorism and home affairs, and human rights, as well as U.S. domestic policy and U.S. elections. The section maintains regular contact with a broad range of Washington-based NGOs, think tanks, and civil society organizations and serves as liaison between the EU and international financial institutions based in Washington, D.C. for issues related to the development agenda. As a trainee in the Political, Security and Development section, you will work on the following tasks:
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The Press and Public Diplomacy section aims to highlight the work of the EU to various audiences in the U.S. As a horizontal section, PPD is the key coordinator of all the Delegation’s outreach activities. The section is also responsible for the Delegation’s media relations and communications strategy. In addition, the section manages education initiatives and is in charge of the EU’s cultural diplomacy in the U.S. As a trainee in the Press and Public Diplomacy section, you will work on the following tasks:
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The Trade and Agriculture section monitors trade and regulatory developments in the U.S., including agriculture, the digital economy, competition/anti-trust, industrial policy, and related economic areas, and advocates on behalf of the European Union in those areas. It works closely with the U.S. Administration, Congress, industry, and NGOs, as well as the national embassies representing the individual Member States of the EU. As a trainee in the Trade and Agriculture section, you will work on some of the following tasks:
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The mission of EU Office in San Francisco, established in September 2022, is to promote EU digital policies and regulations, governance models and technologies and to strengthen cooperation with key public and private stakeholders in the West Coast tech ecosystem. The Office also plays a role in engaging with the network of digital contact points among EU Member States, providing insights about new trends and supporting a common knowledge base. The Office works closely with the 13 Consulates General of the EU Member States in San Francisco and with their network of business and tech industry leaders including start-ups, local (SF, Silicon Valley) and state (Sacramento) policy makers, relevant third countries, civil society, academia (including EU centres) and think tanks. The Office also aims to monitor trends in tech innovation including public and private support, new firms and emerging growth models, the broader political climate and how third countries operate in the Bay Area, while at the same time analysing the societal and political challenges resulting from technological disruptions, including a Silicon Valley perspective on how to address them. As a trainee in the San Francisco Office, you will work on the following tasks:
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How to apply?
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address and send the following documents:
Please mention in the subject of your e-mail : Funded Traineeship - Acronym of the Section: ECFIN, FPI, GIN, PSD, PPD, TRADE, or SAN FRANCISCO (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.
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