Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Vietnam

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Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Vietnam
25.08.2026 Expired
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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 Vietnam?
The deadline for submitting applications is 17:00 (Vietnam time) on 04 September 2026.
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We Offer A traineeship of up to six months within the Bureau of the EU Ambassador to Vietnam . The tentative start date is November 2026.
Main Tasks
Supporting the coordination within the Delegation, taking notes and reporting on the outcomes of the meetings
Analysing and reporting to Head Quarter on the political situation in Vietnam, supporting the development of policy proposals to develop EU-Vietnam relations
Drafting of briefing, speeches and line to take for the Ambassador
Researching and compiling documentation
Assisting in the conception and implementation of public diplomacy projects and campaigns
We Look For
Qualifications or special requirements
University degree in humanities, social, political or economic fields
Fluent English (minimum C1 level)
Proficiency in the use of Office suite. Proficiency in multimedia application is a plus
Additional qualification in another field (e.g. marketing, PR, journalism, multimedia) appreciated
Experience in social media and event organization is a plus
How to apply?
Candidates must submit the following documents to [protected info]
A detailed standard Europass format CV (please see here for Europass template); CVs in other formats will not be considered;
A cover letter describing why you wish to participate in a EU traineeship;
An application form.
Please state in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - Bureau of the Ambassador
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;
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.