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

The EU Delegation offers a traineeship of up to 6 months within the Cooperation Section of the EU Delegation to Lebanon, starting in October 2024.

The Cooperation section is responsible for the coordination of programming, implementation and related policy dialogue related to development assistance for Lebanon on behalf of the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) of the European Commission.

Support is being provided to Lebanon through two main tracks. The first one is bilateral development cooperation to Lebanon focusing on 1) enhancing good governance and supporting reforms; 2) strengthening an inclusive and resilient economy; and 3) promoting a green and sustainable recovery). In addition, Lebanon receives considerable EU support under the EU’s response to the Syrian Crisis (focusing on social services for vulnerable refugees and Lebanese in the field of primary health care, primary education, social protection and water services.

Main tasks:

• Contribute to the preparation of background and programming documents and related procedures;
• Contribute to drafting briefings on cooperation-related matters in Lebanon;
• Participate in meetings and assist in preparing meeting minutes/read-outs, etc.;
• Assist in preparing and accompanying incoming visits from HQ;
• Support the Cooperation team in the preparation and implementation of actions, programmes, projects, contracts.