Funded traineeships for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Israel - Political, Press and Information Section

PRINTFunded traineeships for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Israel - Political, Press and Information Section01. 08. 2025 Expiring soonTeaserThe deadline for submitting applications is 26/08/2025. TextAre you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegationrepresents EU interests and values in Israel?We OfferTraineeships of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI) of the EU Delegation to Israel, starting on 14 October 2025.

The Political, Press and Information Section is in charge of overlooking and managing the EU's diplomatic relations with the State of Israel, under the authority of the Head of Delegation. It is responsible for the political reporting and monitoring of the domestic Israeli situation as well as of its role as an occupying power in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and of the regional dynamics seen from Israel.

The section also covers the coordination of the implementation of the EU's Human Rights and Democracy Country Strategy in close coordination with EU Member States locally, and leads/chairs a number of EU local coordination meetings (deputy heads of mission, consular, human rights). In parallel, it is in charge of the overall public communication/PR of the Delegation – in close coordination with the Operations section - and relationship with the media.

Main TasksMonitor local media and political developments, in particular those affecting EU-IL relationsContribute to reporting on political; security and human rights related development in Israel and the region, with a particular focus on: domestic political developments; the Middle East Peace Process, and Israeli policy and actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory; human rights; regional political and security developments. We Look ForQualifications or special requirements: Taking into account the local health and security conditions, applicants currently residing in Tel Aviv will only be considered.

The Delegation of the European Union does not guarantee the issuance of permits allowing selected applicants to work. Excellent knowledge of EnglishExcellent writing skillsKnowledge of Hebrew and/or Arabic would be an assetPrevious experience in a diplomatic mission would be an assetHow to apply?Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-israel-traineeship@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 traineeshipand an application formPlease mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – PPI SectionImportant information to read before applyingBefore 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 Statesmust 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.