Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to El Salvador
We offer:
A traineeship of up to6 months within the Political, Press and Information (PPI) Section of the EU Delegation to El Salvador, starting in November 2022.
Main tasks:
- Follow up the political situation of the country and provide inputs, draft notes and briefings at request
- Follow up the Human Rights situation in El Salvador and situation concerning journalists
- Follow up the financial situation of the country
- Improve regional political reporting and follow possible developments in SICA
- Participate and support the elaboration of Press and Information activities at request
- Support all the activities of the Political, Press and Information Section from the reporting to the administrative ones
We look for:
Qualifications or special requirements:
- Graduate from a reputed University on a topic related with the description of the post
- Good command of English and Spanish
- A doer, with interest in learning fast and getting the job done
- Interest in Central America
- Team player, good humour
How to apply?
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-EL-SALVADOR-VACANCIES@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:
- A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) (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 – PPI .
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 travel inside the country of residence, 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 candidate is not able to present the required documents, his/her candidacy will be rejected.
Non-resident candidates must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation.
The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin. In assessing the applications received, account will need to be taken of the COVID-19 situation and its possible effects on access possibilities to the country of assignment and thus candidates currently residing in country of assignment might be preferred.
The Delegation informs that even if our Headquarters confirm the eligibility of the selected candidate, traineeships could be postponed, suspended or even cancelled considering the very evolving context of the COVID-19 outbreak in the host country as well as in the country of origin. The same rule apply if a selected candidate is unable to reach the country of assignment.
