Funded Traineeships for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to the...

About the role

Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in a multilateral context? Apply for the Funded Traineeships for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva 2026.

Traineeships of 3 to 6 months in 2026 within the following sections of the EU Delegation, subject to availability of the budget. The tentative start date is September/October 2026.

Responsibilities

Human Rights Section

• Contributing to the drafting of briefings
• Assist in the preparation of meetings, e.g. research and the drafting of statements
• Preparing draft reports on EU/OHCHR/Human Rights-related meetings, conferences and events
• Overall analysis of Human Rights policies in various countries
• General logistics support
• Participation in the Human Rights Council and Universal Periodic Review meetings as well as various working groups

Economic Affairs, Development, Environment and Digital Section

• Assist the Head of Section and Section colleagues in their daily work in relation to the UN agencies and bodies under their purview – UNECE, ITU, UNCTAD, WIPO, UNEP, WMO – as well as any other entity as might prove necessary, e.g. WEF, ITC, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of meetings, e.g. research and the drafting of statements
• Draft reports following meetings and conferences and summarizing newly issued reports
• Assist in the preparation of official visits and general logistical support

Social Affairs and Labour Section

• Prepare background notes, analytical reports, summary of relevant ILO (and if relevant other UN agencies) meetings, events, seminars etc. and EU/IMEC coordination meetings
• Provide administrative support to the ILO Team
• Support the team in drafting reports, organising meetings, researching and analysing specific policy topics, analysing policy on topical issues relating to the EU/ILO
• Liaise and communicate with EU member States as part of the Governing Body preparations, the International Labour Conference and general EU coordination issues
• Assist the Head of Section and section-colleagues in covering EU-activities in ILO
• Attend meetings and events organised at the United Nations, EU Delegation, EU Member States, UN Agencies, NGOs, academia or think-tanks
• Assist in the relevant (High Level and regular) meetings of ILO and overall communication with EUMS

Health Section

• Assist the section-colleagues in covering EU-activities in WHO
• Attend meetings and events organised at the United Nations, EU Delegation, EU Member States, UN Agencies, NGOs, academia or think tanks
• Assist in the preparation of meetings, e.g. research and the drafting of statements
• Prepare background notes, analytical reports, summary of documents of relevant UN and EU meetings, events, seminars etc.
• Assist in the relevant (High Level and regular) meetings of WHO and other health-related bodies, overall communication with EUMS, including through email and Agora
• Support the team in drafting reports, organising meetings, researching and analysing specific policy topics, analysing policy

Benefits

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.

Eligibility

• MA degree in related fields (International Relations, European Studies, or studies pertinent to the specific section)
• Knowledge of the EU and the UN
• Excellent drafting skills in English, knowledge of French would be a strong advantage
• Previous internships, student or voluntary work in the specific area to which the candidate applies are considered an asset