The deadline for submitting applications is 28/08/2025.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 Chile?
We Offer:
Traineeships
of 6 months
within the following sections of the EU Delegation to Chile, starting in October 2025.
Traineeship In The Political, Press And Information Section (PPI):
The successful candidate
will serve under the supervision and responsibility
of the Head of Political, Press & Information section, providing support, expertise and assistance in press, political and information fields, and contribute to the work of other Delegation’s sections when needed
Main Tasks:
- Monitor developments in Chile in order to contribute to analysis and writing of reports on national and international issues related to politics, economy, trade, society and culture;
- Follow-up the implementation of EU-Chile agreements, and in particular the Advanced Framework Agreement
- Support the preparation of meetings with external interlocutors and the organization of missions and high-level visits;
- Contribute to the organisation of public diplomacy activities (public events, social media campaigns etc.);
- Monitor the media and public debates and contribute to the regular press reviews;
- Contribute to the development and implementation of institutional communication strategies and campaigns on social networks and the delegation's website
Traineeship In The Trade Section (TRADE):
The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of Head of Trade, providing support, expertise and assistance in Trade and Economics fields
Main Tasks:
- Carry out economic analysis of main economic variables of the host country.
- Research, analyse and provide targeted briefings / presentations on specific trade related subjects.
- Provide administrative support in the organisation of meetings and events.
- Attend meetings and provide a sum-up of discussions on economic and trade related issues.
- Research, analysis and drafting of reports on topics covered by the section, mainly about trade and economic relations between the host country and the EU.
- Contributing to Trade and Economic reporting on issues relevant for EU-Chile relations and agreements
- Preparing speaking points and background material for meetings, conferences, seminars etc.;
- Supporting the organisation of relevant visits or events in Chile covered by the section
Traineeship In The Cooperation Section (COOP):
The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of the Cooperation section, providing support, expertise and assistance in cooperation fields, and contribute to the work of other Delegation’s sections when needed
Main Tasks:
- Contribute to the management of development projects covering various sectors at different stages in the project life cycle;
- Review and comment on proposals, reports, and other project-related documents;
- Contribute to draft briefings and speeches for the Head Cooperation and the Head of Delegation and report back on meetings and events;
- Assist in meeting and interactions with a variety of partners, including Government counterparts, EU Member States, implementing partners, private sector;
- Contribute to the analysis of developments in a variety of cooperation sectors;
- Contribute to the work of other sections in the Delegation as and when required
We Look For:
Qualifications or special requirements:
- University degree in law, economics, political science, international relations, international trade, European law, or other relevant fields such as humanities, social sciences, or environment/climate change with an international focus. A master's degree is an asset.
- Excellent spoken and written English and Spanish;
- Excellent analytical and drafting skills;
- Teamwork abilities;
- Good IT skills.
How to apply?
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-CHILE-TRAINEES-APPLICATIONS@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 - LAST NAME + SECTION TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING TO (PPI, TRADE COOP) (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 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.
