The deadline for submitting applications is 12 September 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 Dominican Republic?
We Offer:
Traineeships
of 6 months
within the following sections of the EU Delegation to Dominican Republic, starting in October / November 2025.
- Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI):
Develop, design and manage external and internal information and communication actions, in order to promote EU policies, programmes and activities concerning the Delegation to the Dominican Republic. To coordinate relations with press and media under the authority of the HoD, the supervision of the Heads of Section and in collaboration with the relevant HQ services.
Main Tasks:
- Contribute to the setting-up, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of information, communication and publications strategies.
- Provide inputs and format messages for social media accounts of the delegation (Instagram, Bluesky, X)
- Assist the different sections in the organisation of visibility events and promotion material.
- Monitor, analyse and report on internal and regional developments having an impact on EU policies and EU-Dominican Republic relations.
- Draft brief notes, speeches, presentations and speaking points to support policy dialogue in all areas of concern.
- Contribute to prepare, provide support and assistance to high-level visits.
- Compile relevant UE information, legislation and policies for their posterior diffusion.
- Contribute to the Delegation’s press review.
- Traineeship in the Cooperation section (COOP):
Under the supervision of the Head of the Cooperation section, to contribute to the conception, elaboration and implementation of development cooperation programmes and projects, including their follow up, support to policy dialogue and participate to the cooperation communication and visibility
Main Tasks:
- Support the identification and evaluation of projects and programs within the framework of the current development cooperation programming with the Dominican Republic.
- In consultation with the responsible Programme Manager, contribute to the management of contracts (addenda, terms of reference, support to contractual issues, etc).
- In consultation with the responsible Programme Manager, follow-up project performance with the different counterparts including respect of contractual procedures.
- Provide on request briefings, draft speeches, statements, press releases and articles concerning the areas assigned.
- Contribute to improving the visibility, information and perception of cooperation activities carried out in the Dominican Republic by the European Union.
- Contribute to other tasks as requested, such as briefings, minutes of meetings, etc.
We Look For:
Qualifications or special requirements:
- At least a University B.A. in international cooperation, international relations, law, economics, or similar.
- The candidate must be able to demonstrate strong computer literacy.
- Excellent spoken and written command of Spanish (minimum C1) and English (minimum C1) is required.
- Prior experience in the corresponding field will be an asset.
How to apply?
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-DOMINICAN-REP-TRAINEES@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 - DELDOMS_2025-02_PPI /COOP (as applicable) (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.
