Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Egypt

Position description

A traineeship of 6 months in 2026 within the Political, Press and Information (PPI) Section of the EU Delegation. The tentative start date is in October 2026.

The Political, Press and Information Section monitors and analyses political developments, manages relations with government and civil society and promotes EU values and policies. It also handles media relations, public diplomacy and strategic communication to enhance the EU's visibility in Egypt.

Main tasks:

• Research on issues regarding PPI job;
• Support PPI on day to day work (preparation and attendance to meeting organizational and logistic tasks);
• Assist in preparation of press and information and public diplomacy activities;
• Update the Delegation's website and social media platforms;
• Assist in writing press statements, in addition to press reports on specific issues related to how the EU and the activities of its Delegation are portrayed in the media;
• Assist in meetings and drafting minutes

• Taking into account the local health and security conditions, only applicants currently residing in the Arab Republic of Egypt will be considered.

Qualifications

• University degree in Communications, Business, Economic, Social, Law or Political Science and related fields.
• Interest in - and preferably knowledge of - Egyptian politics;
• Ability to handle sensitive issues in a responsible manner;
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills;
• Excellent English and Egyptian languages skills.
• Candidates must have less than one year of professional experience after their graduation by the signing of the Traineeship agreement. (Other traineeships or student jobs or volunteering works carried out during university or after graduation are not considered as professional experience)

Application instructions

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
• An application form

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: “Funded Traineeship – PPI – Preferred start date / Candidate Name”

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.

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 hold 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.

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