Funded Traineeship: Administration Section

Job Description

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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Administration Section of the EU Delegation to Saudi Arabia, starting in November 2025 at the earliest.

The administration section in an EU delegation provides crucial logistical, financial, and human resources support for the delegation’s operations and staff, managing everything from procurement and IT to building maintenance, personnel matters, and event organization. It handles daily office administration, ensures smooth running of staff residences, and serves as a point of contact for local service providers and authorities

Main tasks:

• Assist with the preparation of administrative files;
• Contribute to the preparation of logistical support to various incoming missions;
• Conduct market research and analysis of best possible offers and service providers;
• Support the management of contracts and tender procedures;
• Support in organization of high-level visits (logistics and protocol);

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Taking into account the local health and security conditions, only applicants currently residing in Saudi Arabia will be considered.
• You are a young graduate with a University diploma, at least a Bachelor degree, in a field relevant to the task of the section above
• Excellent spoken and written English;
• Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage
• Deeper knowledge and past experience in Saudi Arabia, other Gulf countries and Middle East is an advantage

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-SAUDI-ARABIA-RECRUIT@EEAS.EUROPA.EU and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (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 - Administration 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 travels, 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 candidates are not able to present the required documents, their application will be rejected.

The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin.

Citizens from EU Member states:

• must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation;
• must hold a relevant entrance visa and / or temporary residence permit where applicable, based on the traineeship agreement, the duration of the traineeship, and in compliance with the local legislation.

The deadline for submitting applications is 25/09/2025.