Position:  3 Funded traineeships within the Trade and the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea

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 Republic of Korea? 

The deadline for submitting applications is 26/02/2023

For more information see: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/funded-traineeships-young-graduates-eu-delegation-republic-korea_en

We offer:

Traineeships of up to 6 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation  to the Republic of Korea, starting in earliest April (with further dates till June) 2023:

• Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI): Political

The PPI Section contributes to the work of the Delegation by monitoring, analysing and reporting regularly to Headquarters on internal and regional political developments, foreign policy and other policy areas including climate change and human rights. It maintains contact with all relevant counterparts in order to report on these developments and promote the EU's positions. The Section also provides support to visitors from EU institutions as well as providing briefing dossiers, speeches, statements, press releases and articles. In addition, it coordinates EU Members States' joint positions and actions.

Main tasks:

• research and analysis of information;
• attend and participate in meetings, cultural and visibility events, seminars and conferences in the Republic of Korea and draft reports;
• support the Section in the preparation of visits, missions and meetings as well as follow-up action;
• Provide support to the members of the political section in their daily activities, under the supervision of the Head of Section.

• Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI): Public Relations, Cultural Events, Social Media Contents (PPI-Social Media)

The Press and Information (P&I) Trainee in the PPI Section will contribute to the work of the Delegation by assisting the Press and Information Officer in organising public diplomacy events, cultural events, creating social media contents, monitoring and managing the feedback on social media to raise the visibility of the EU and its Delegation's work. An important function is carrying out press, information and communication activities.

Main tasks:

• support PR and media activities, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter;
• brainstorm, create and analyse social media contents, come up with ready-made content;
• work with Member States to develop concept to increase EU visibility;
• draft press digests and information bulletins;
• attend and participate in meetings, cultural and visibility events, seminars and conferences in the Republic of Korea for social media contents;
• support the Section in the preparation of visits, missions and meetings as well as follow-up actions.

• Traineeship in the Trade Section (TRADE):

The TRADE Section contributes to the work of the Delegation in pursuing the EU's policies in all areas, promoting and protecting the EU's interests and values as well as promoting the visibility of the European Union.

In addition to monitoring, analysing and reporting regularly to Headquarters on internal and regional economic and trade developments, the Section covers other policy areas such as transport and innovation. The Section also provides support to visitors from EU institutions as well as providing briefing dossiers, speeches, statements, press releases and articles, as requested.

Main tasks:

• research and analysis of information;
• draft press digests and information bulletins, analytical reports on various policy developments in the Republic of Korea;
• attend and participate in meetings, cultural and visibility events, seminars and conferences in the Republic of Korea and draft reports;
• support the Section in the preparation of visits, missions and meetings as well as follow-up actions.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Good Knowledge of Korean is essential
• Excellent knowledge of English (C1 level - Proficient user) is required
• In addition for the PPI - Social Media profile, a deep interest in the Public Relations activities is required. Necessary skills and experiences such as in photography, graphic designs, photoshop, filming and editing will be an added asset.

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address Delegation-Rep-of-Korea-Vacancies@eeas.europa.eu 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 -  your Name + section you are applying for; either: PPI - Political or PPI - Social Media or Trade (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 travel inside the country of residence, 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.

Non-resident candidates must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation.

The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin. In assessing the applications received, account will need to be taken of the COVID-19 situation and its possible effects on access possibilities to the country of assignment and thus candidates currently residing in country of assignment might be preferred.

The Delegation informs that even if our Headquarters confirm the eligibility of the selected candidate, traineeships could be postponed, suspended or even cancelled considering the very evolving context of the COVID-19 outbreak in the host country as well as in the country of origin. The same rule apply if a selected candidate is unable to reach the country of assignment.