Are you a university student interested in international relations?  Is a working experience part of your course?  Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Singapore?

What we offer?

A traineeship of up to 6 months for students undertaking a compulsory traineeship as a part of their studies, within the Trade and Economic Section of the EU Delegation to Singapore, starting in October 2020, subject to respect to the local legislation.

Under the supervision and mentoring of an Administrator, this compulsory traineeship will provide a solid and meaningful learning content, notably by the prior identification of the specific skills to be acquired in relation with the studies of the candidates.

The Trade and Economic Section of the Delegation of the European Union to Singapore is in charge of following trade and economic developments in Singapore and to communicate on EU trade and economic policies.

Main tasks:

• Attend and report on conferences, seminars and lectures covering international economic and trade relations, domestic economic policies and institutional matters,
• Conduct research and drafting background papers on economic policies and political matters,
• Supply timely and concise information on key trade, economic and political developments affecting Singapore and the region,
• Assist in the organisation of meetings and events hosted at the Delegation,
• Draft minutes of meetings.

Qualification or special requirements:

• General understanding of international trade and economic matters,
• Knowledge of EU institutions and policies,
• Eagerness to learn, motivation to work in a team, attention to detail,
• Fluency in English,

Legal or economic background would be an asset.

How to apply?

Please send the following documents to the e-mail address: delegation-singapore-internships@eeas.europa.eu:

• A detailed Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
• a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
• a University letter requesting a compulsory traineeship
• and an application form

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Compulsory Traineeship – Trade and Economic Section

Important information

Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a compulsory traineeships (Article 9 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 - Unpaid compulsory traineeships for students already residing and studying in the host country)

All costs related to travel inside the country of residence, visa, insurance, accommodation and living expenses must be borne by either the trainee or the University.

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.

The Delegation informs that even if our Headquarters confirm the eligibility of the selected application, 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.