Funded Traineeship at the EU Delegation to the United Arab Emirates – 2025
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Do you want to learn more about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in the United Arab Emirates?
This funded traineeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in political affairs, press, and information at the EU Delegation to the UAE.
About the European Commission
The European Commission’s Department for International Partnerships works globally to:
Promote sustainable development
Reduce poverty
Strengthen democracy, human rights, and the rule of law
The EU Delegation to the UAE plays a key role in diplomatic relations, public diplomacy, and policy coordination in the region.
Traineeship Details
Application Deadline: March 14, 2025
Country: United Arab Emirates
Type: Training
Sponsor: European Commission
Duration: Up to 6 months (Starting in April/May 2025)
Financial Support: Monthly grant to cover living expenses (trainees must cover travel, visa, insurance, and accommodation costs)
Main Tasks
As a trainee, you will:
Assist in organizing EU local coordination meetings
Conduct research and prepare background materials
Draft reports, assessments, and analyses
Attend and report on meetings, seminars, and conferences
Support the logistics and implementation of EU events
Assist in enhancing public diplomacy and communication efforts
Manage social media engagement for EU-related activities
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
Have a degree in International Relations, Law, Political Science, or a related field
Possess excellent written and spoken English (Knowledge of Arabic is an asset)
Demonstrate strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills
Be able to work autonomously and efficiently
Have experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat)
Prior experience in the Middle East/Gulf region is a plus
Application Deadline
March 14, 2025
