Job Description
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in International Organisations?
We offer:
Traineeships of 5 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to the OECD and UNESCO in Paris, starting in March 2026:
- Traineeship in the OECD Political or OECD Economic and Trade or OECD External Affairs and Development teams or in the UNESCO section.
The EU Delegation represents the European Union and its 27 Member States at UNESCO, OECD and IEA and is based in Paris.
These three, very different organisations deal with a wide array of economic, social, environmental, digital but also cultural, education and energy matters which are of major relevance to the EU.
For further information on the work of each section please see here: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/paris-oecd-unesco/relations-oecd-and-unesco_en
Main tasks:
- Preparation of EU lines-to-take for OECD, UNESCO or IEA meetings;
- Participation, note-taking, and drafting of reports of EU coordination meetings;
- Participation, note-taking, and drafting of reports of OECD, UNESCO or IEA meetings;
- Organising events for the EU Delegation;
- Drafting research papers on EU-related matters;
- Drafting research papers on OECD, UNESCO or IEA matters.
We look for:
Qualifications or special requirements:
- The Delegation is looking for highly motivated and proactive trainees to work on UNESCO, OECD and IEA;
- You have a university degree (e.g. law, economics, international relations, or other);
- A master’s degree is an asset;
- You have excellent command of English, in particular solid drafting skills (a written test will be requested);
- You have some knowledge of French;
- You may wish to indicate whether you have any expertise with OECD or UNESCO or IEA-related matters, or any particular interest/preference for any of the three Organisations. Note however that the ultimate decision as to traineeship assignment lies with the Delegation.
- Traineeship will start between 1st and 15th March 2026 (exact date to be confirmed by EU Delegation to selected trainees). Applicants not available to start by 15th March 2026 will not be considered.
- Due to the large number of applicants and the limited number of places available, applicants are strongly advised to note the eligibility criteria for a traineeship at the EU Delegation. Unless all the requirements are met (including availability), your application will not be considered.
Duration:Traineeships of 5 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to the OECD and UNESCO in Paris, starting in March 2026
DEADLINE: 14 January 2026
