Are you a young graduate interested in international relations and communication? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Guatemala?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Guatemala, starting in November 2024.

Main tasks:

• To monitor key political, economic, social and cultural events and to help draft related EU reports.
• Assist in following the policies, programmes and actions of the new government through open sources and through contacts with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing creative social media communication targeting in particular the EU’s focal groups: indigenous people, youth, women and opinion makers.
• To provide support when needed related to the EU bilateral dialogue with Guatemala.
• To draft synthesis reports and/or briefings.
• To assist in organising, following up and reporting on events and meetings.
  
   

We look for:

A dynamic team player with an interest in Guatemala’s post electoral politics

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Guatemalan citizens or EU citizens residing in Guatemala
• Young graduates with Bachelor Diploma in the area of Law/Political Sciences /International relations/Sociology.
• Excellent level of Spanish and English (both oral and written)
• Knowledge of indigenous languages and culture is considered a strong asset
• Written evidence that the candidate has suitable sickness/accident insurance

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-guatemala-job-box@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (CVs in other format will not be considered)
• a cover letter setting out your motivation for participating in the traineeship (max. 1 page)
• Proof of residence in Guatemala (in case of an EU citizen)
• Application form

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – Political, Press and Information 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).

The selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travel, visa, insurance and 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 invited for an interview and/or a written exam. 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.