EEAS Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

INTERNSHIP OFFER

Political Section Trainee at the European Union Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic

Description
The European Union Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic is looking for a dynamic and highly
motivated trainee to join the EU Delegation for a period of four to six months, preferably starting
from August / September 2014. She/he will work in the Political Section of the Delegation, as it
pursues the objectives set out in the mission statement which include:
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Assisting in the representation of the EU in the country;

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Ensuring the execution of the EU Presidency functions in Kyrgyzstan and exchanging
information and coordinates with EU Member States embassies the Union's External
Action and Common Foreign and Security Policy;

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Upholding the principles of article 21 of the Treaty of the European Union, pursuing EU
policies in all relevant sectors, promoting and defends the values and interests of the EU
in the context of the EU-KG Partnership and Cooperation Agreement and the EU-Central
Asia Strategy for a New Partnership;

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Carrying out public diplomacy activities in pursuit of the EU values and interests, aiming
at increased visibility, understanding and support for the EU and its actions in the country
and the region; monitors, analyses and reports back to Headquarters on all matters of
relevance for EU interests.

The trainee will be requested to assist in all activities of the section, including drafting reports,
minutes, briefings and other documents; organizing events and seminars ; and carrying out public
diplomacy activities, specifically maintaining the delegation's social media presence.

Requirements and qualifications:
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University studies in political science, international relations, economics or law at Master
level;

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Citizenship of an EU Member State;

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Social skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;

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Strong sense of responsibility, reliability;

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Excellent drafting skills in English;

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Very good Russian (ability to follow news, conferences and seminars held in Russian);

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Previous experience/knowledge of Central Asia and CIS area will be a strong asset.


The internship is unpaid.

To apply:

CV and letter of motivation in English should be sent, before June 30th, by e-mail to:
European Union Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic
Mr Ognyan Champoev, Head of Political Section
Email: delegation-kyrgyzstan-political@eeas.europa.eu
Interviews with short-listed candidates by phone will be held in the first half of July 2014.

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