Yonsei GSIS Career Development Center

The deadline for submitting applications is 29/01/2021

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 Republic of Korea?

We offer:

Traineeships of up to 6 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea, starting in March to May 2021.

• Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI - Political):

The PPI Section contributes to the work of the Delegation by monitoring, analysing and reporting regularly to Headquarters on internal and regional political developments, foreign policy and/or other policy areas of relevance for EU interests. An important function is carrying out press, information and communication activities. The Section also provides support to visitors from EU institutions as well as providing briefing dossiers, speeches, statements, press releases and articles, as requested.

Main tasks:

• research and analysis of information;
• draft press digests and information bulletins, analytical reports on various policy developments in the Republic of Korea;
• attend and participate in meetings, cultural and visibility events, seminars and conferences in the Republic of Korea and draft reports;
• support the Section in the preparation of visits, missions and meetings as well as follow-up action.

• Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI – Social Media):

The PPI Section contributes to the work of the Delegation by monitoring, analysing and reporting regularly to Headquarters on internal and regional political developments, foreign policy and/or other policy areas of relevance for EU interests. An important function is carrying out press, information and communication activities. The Section also provides support to visitors from EU institutions as well as providing briefing dossiers, speeches, statements, press releases and articles, as requested.

Main tasks:

• support PR and media activities, Instagram, NAVER, blogs;
• analyse content of social media and contribute ready-made content;
• work with Member States to develop concept to increase impact of social media;
• draft press digests and information bulletins;
• attend and participate in meetings, cultural and visibility events, seminars and conferences in the Republic of Korea and draft reports;
• support the Section in the preparation of visits, missions and meetings as well as follow-up actions.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Due to the very evolutive context of the COVID-19 pandemic, only applicants currently residing in the Republic of Korea will be considered.
• Knowledge of Korean

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address Delegation-Rep-of-Korea-Vacancies@eeas.europa.eu(link sends e-mail) and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV)
• (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 – Political or Social Media
(you may only apply to 1 traineeship per delegation, however based on your profile, the delegation could offer you a traineeship in another section).

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 travel inside the country of residence, 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 candidate is not able to present the required documents, his/her candidacy will be rejected.

EU candidates not permanently residing in the Republic of Korea must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation.

The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin. In assessing the applications received, account will need to be taken of the COVID-19 situation and its possible effects on access possibilities to the country of assignment and thus candidates currently residing in country of assignment might be preferred.

The Delegation informs that even if our Headquarters confirm the eligibility of the selected candidate, traineeships could be postponed, suspended or even cancelled considering the very evolving context of the COVID-19 outbreak in the host country as well as in the country of origin. The same rule apply if a selected candidate is unable to reach the place of assignment.