Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the International Organisations in Vienna

The deadline for submitting applications is 14/07/2025Are 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 International Organisations in Vienna?

We Offer

A

traineeship

of 5 to

6 months

within the administration Section of the EU Delegation to the International Organisations in Vienna, starting in October/Novembert 2025.

Main Tasks

• Assistance with protocol tasks;
• Prepare/update internal guides;
• Assistance with market research;
• (Preparation of) archiving;
• Coordination of logistical needs for meetings;
• Assistance with payment files;
• Filling in for ad-hoc requests.
  

We Look For

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Bachelor degree in business administration or similar discipline;
• Ability and willingness to work in an international environment;
• Computer literacy with excellent knowledge in Word and Excel;
• Eagerness to learn new IT tools;
• Ability to analyse financial documents;
• Numeracy;
• Eye for detail/Accuracy;
• Pragmatism;
• Ability to conceptualise problems, identify and implement solutions;
• Ability to analyse and structure information;
• Ability to deliver good quality work, despite tight deadlines;
• Good English and German language skills (orally and in writing);
• Confidentiality;
• Assertiveness;
• Openness towards new demands;
• Diplomatic skills.
  

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address Delegation-Vienna-Trainees@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 - Last Name First Name/Admin trainee (applications with other subjects will not be eligible).

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.