The deadline for submitting applications is 11/01/2026.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 Iceland?
We Offer
A
traineeship
of up to
6 months in 2026
within the Political, Press and Information (PPI) )Section of the EU Delegation,
subject to availability of the budget
. The tentative start dates for the 2 rounds of traineeships held in 2026 would be as follows: March 2026 until August 2026 or end of July 2026 until end of January 2027..The Political, Press and Information Section’s main tasks are to facilitate the development of political, economic relations between the EU and Iceland, and to inform the general public and other specific audiences about various EU related matters.
Main Tasks
- Tasks related to the political affairs, press and information functions of the Section
- Support analysis and reporting of significant political developments in Iceland, including in the areas of domestic politics and foreign and security policies
- Conduct research on political, press and information aspects and assist in the drafting of briefings
- Assist with informing Icelandic target groups (general public, relevant authorities, academia, civil society, etc.) on EU-Iceland relations
- Assist with the management of the Delegation’s social media platforms and website
- Support to the organisational and logistical aspects of the Delegation’s public diplomacy activities
- Translation of articles, academic input, etc. from Icelandic to English (and vice-versa)
- Attending and reporting on relevant conferences, seminars, etc.
In addition, specific project(s) may be pursued during the traineeship, subject to the terms and conditions of the traineeship
We Look For
Qualifications or special requirements:
- Having at least a Bachelor Diploma in relevant disciplines (International Affairs, European Affairs, Political Science, Journalism, Law, etc.)
- An excellent knowledge of spoken and written Icelandic would be a strong asset
- The candidate will have less than one year of professional experience after his graduation by the signing of the Traineeship agreement (even if the traineeship is offered in the 2nd semester 2026)
How to apply?
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-iceland-traineeship@eeas.europa.eu 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
- and an application form
Please mention in the subject of your e-mail
: Funded Traineeship - Name/Acronym of the 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.
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.
