Funded Traineeship in Economics and Political Affairs (Political, Press and Information Section)

Job Description

Are you a young graduate interested in economics, politics and 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 Sri Lanka?

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We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Sri Lanka, starting in Mid-November 2025.

The Section supports EU political and trade policy dialogues. It provides analysis of political and economic developments in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The section is also responsible for press and information activities of the Delegation

Main tasks:

• Research and contribute to reports about economic developments and policies in Sri Lanka and the Maldives
• Follow economic news in the local media and summarise these.
• Analyse and review political developments in Sri Lanka and the Maldives
• Support fact finding on selected issue
• Support monitoring of recommendations from election observation missions in Sri Lanka and the Maldives
• Contribute to organising events
• Contribute to other ad hoc tasks of the section

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Bachelor, preferably Master degree (or higher) in a relevant field (economics, political science, law or similar)
• Interest in the economic, social and political situation in Sri Lanka. Interest and preferably knowledge of the functioning and policies of the European Union
• Excellent analytical, communication and drafting skills in English.
• Good computer literacy and creative spirit
• Interest and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Self-motivation
• Knowledge of local context would be an asset
• Knowledge of local languages (Sinhala and/or Tamil) would be an asset
• Taking into account the local conditions, only applicants who are Sri Lankan nationals or non-Sri Lankan nationals who are already residing in Sri Lanka and have a resident visa for the full duration of the traineeship will be considered.
• Applicants may have maximum 1 year of professional experience since obtaining your degree

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-sri-lanka-ppi-trainees@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 this application form

  Sri Lanka_Application form for funded traineeships_2025.docx

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - your Name/PPI Section-Political and Economics

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.

Deadline: 07.10.2025