We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Trade and the Cooperation Section Section of the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan, starting in April 2024.

Main tasks:

• Providing support to the organization of the high-level agri-food mission to Kazakhstan planned for 27-31 May 2024 and meetings of the EU-Kazakhstan Business Platform
• Conducting research and drafting notes and reports on subjects related to trade, economy and international cooperation;
• Logistical help with the preparation of visits and events;
• Assisting in meetings, workshops and conferences, and taking minutes;
• Supporting  Cooperation Section by the request of the Head of Section;
• Providing support to the organisation of meetings, including under the EU Taiex program;
• Administrative and secretarial support;
• Other support functions upon request.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Taking into account the local conditions and the fact that the Delegation is not able to provide visa support, applicants with a valid Kazakh residence permit or Kazakh nationality will only be considered.
• General understanding of international trade and economics, as well as EU-Kazakhstan and EU-Central Asia cooperation;
• Excellent drafting skills, eagerness to learn, motivation to work in a team, attention to detail.
• Must have at least a Bachelor’s Diploma in International Affairs, European Affairs, Law, International Trade, Economics and other related policy areas;
• Fluency in Russian, English and Kazakh;

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address Delegation-Kazakhstan-Vacancies@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 describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
• and an application form

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - TRADE and COOPERATION

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;
• must undertake to apply for 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.