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 the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza and vis-à-vis Palestinians?

The EU Delegation offers a traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Office of the European Union Representative to West Bank & Gaza Strip, UNRWA (EUREP), starting in May 2024.

The Political, Press and Information Section of EUREP is tasked with following up on the political, economic and social situation on the ground, including with regard to international and humanitarian law and EU policies and priorities. In close coordination with headquarters and the EU Delegation in Tel Aviv, it maintains close working relations with relevant national authorities, political parties, Member States representatives, and other relevant organisations / institutions on issues related to Palestine and its conflict with Israel. It analyses and assesses relevant developments in order to develop, support, implement and advise on policy-making. Its communication and public diplomacy activities support the work of the EU and EUREP in engaging with the Palestinian public and disseminating messages on relevant EU policies and positions.

Main tasks:

• Contribute to the political analysis by conducting research on political trends and developments, for use in reports and documents
• Support the preparation and implementation of communication and public diplomacy activities
• Attend conferences, seminars and meetings and take minutes of them
• Engage in, prepare and follow up on incoming visits, events and conferences under the responsibility of the Political, Press and Information Section
• Contribute to administrative tasks as required
• Any other tasks in the interest of the service.