European Union External Action Service (EEAS) is offering funded traineeship at the EU Delegation 2021
Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Bangladesh. A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Economic, Trade, Press and Information (PETPI) Section of the EU Delegation to Bangladesh, starting in September 2021, subject to availability of the budget. The PETPI Section is a small section consisting of the Head of Section, a Political officer and three local agents (trade officer, press officer, senior secretary). The trainee would have the opportunity of covering a wide range of areas, including political developments, human rights, the Rohingya refugee crisis, trade issues, EU visibility and contacts with civil society.
Main tasks:
- Help the Political, Trade and Press Section to monitor, research and analyze the domestic political situation, in particular, human rights and fundamental freedoms, the Rohingya refugee crisis and good governance;
- Contribute to maintaining contact with civil society, and provide support in identifying and assisting human rights defenders;
- Follow meetings and workshops with local partners on connectivity, regional integration and countering violent extremism;
- Assist the Section to monitor, research and analyze trade, labor rights and market access issues;
- Contribute to the Section’s work on EU visibility and cultural activities
- Draft relevant briefings, press reviews, minutes and policy documents as required
Location:
BangladeshBenefits
Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travel inside the country of residence, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee.
Eligibilities
Qualifications:
- Due to the very evolutive context of the COVID-19 breakthrough, applicants currently residing in Bangladesh will only be considered if they are either
- Bangladeshi nationals or
- EU Citizens only already residing in Dhaka and in possession of a legal permanent residence in Bangladesh at the time of application (valid for min. further 12 months)
- Masters degree in political science, social science (sociology/anthropology), economics or international relations (minimum of 4 to 5-year University education)
Additional Assets:
- M.Phil or postgraduate certificate in development economics
- Postgraduate certificate in trade policy or international trade economics or political economy
- Knowledge of French
- A first experience in an Embassy, International Organisation or in an NGO as a consultant or in a policy advisory capacity
Application Process
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address: [email protected] (link sends e-mail)(link sends e-mail) and send the following documents:
- A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) (CVs in other formats will not be considered)
- A cover letter describing why you want to participate in an EU traineeship
- An application form
Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – PETPI and your name as follows: “surname, first name; application for Funded Traineeship – PETPI” (you may only apply to 1 traineeship per delegation, however, based on your profile, the delegation could offer you a traineeship in another section).
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.
Application Deadline: April 3, 2021
Application ClosedOfficial link
