📋 Tender Overview
Deadline for sending applications: 05/20/2024.
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about working in a diplomatic mission and how a Delegation represents the interests and values ??of the European Union in Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe and with the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)?
We offer:
A 6-month internship in the Policy section at the EU Delegation to Gabon starting in October 2024.
Main tasks :
Preparation and writing of summary notes concerning Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe;
Minutes of internal and external meetings;
Media monitoring on political issues, governance, human rights and international relations;
Participation in official or technical meetings with the Delegation's partners and interlocutors (Member States, agencies of the United Nations system, Gabonese authorities);
Preparation of press releases and interventions;
Assistance to the delegation's communications manager on the overall visibility of the European Union;
Support for the organization of events.
We are looking for:
Specific qualifications or prerequisites :
Knowledge of and interest in European affairs, EU foreign policy Knowledge or experience on sub-Saharan Africa will be an asset;
Good command of IT tools including data manipulation tools;
Linguistic knowledge: excellent command of French (oral expression and writing skills) is necessary. A good command of English will be an asset;
Analysis and synthesis skills;
Relational skills, ability to work in a team, in a multicultural environment.
How to apply?
Please send your application to the following address: DELEGATION-GABON-STAGES@eeas.europa.eu with all required supporting documents:
A standard Europass curriculum vitae ( CV ) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/(CVs in other formats will not be considered)
A cover letter explaining why you want to participate in an internship in an EU delegation.
And an application form
Please add in the subject of your email: Subsidized internship – Politics Section
Important information to read before applying
Before applying, please review the dedicated site as well as the general eligibility criteria for a subsidized internship (Article 8 of Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid internship)
Each selected intern will receive a monthly grant to cover their living expenses. All costs related to travel, obtaining a visa, insurance and accommodation will be the responsibility of the intern.
Applications from ineligible candidates will not be considered. After all applications have been assessed, shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Unselected candidates will be informed by email. If the selected candidate cannot provide the required documents, their application will be rejected.
The internship can only be offered in compliance with local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin.
Citizens of EU member states:
must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of pandemic and repatriation costs;
must have an entry visa and/or temporary residence permit, where applicable, based on the internship agreement, the duration of the internship and in compliance with local legislation.
