🇺🇦 Internship in Ukraine 🏛️ Funded Traineeship at the EU Delegation, Political Section 🌍 (Monthly grant)

Are you a young graduate interested in international relations, curious about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU represents its interests and values in Ukraine? The EU Delegation to Ukraine is offering a funded traineeship of up to 6 months in 2026 within its Political Section, with a tentative start on 1 October 2026.

About the Section

The Political Section develops analysis and recommendations for HQ on political developments in the country; the reform process, including the implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement; Ukraine's foreign and security policies; and Russia's aggression against Ukraine and its socio-economic and geopolitical consequences. The intern is fully embedded in the section's work, with direct exposure to EU activities in Ukraine and a unique chance to understand an EU Delegation in a third country from the inside.

Main Tasks

📝 Contribute to and assist in preparing enlargement reporting and monitor relevant policy developments

📊 Gather data and assess ongoing progress in EU integration and the wider reform process

📅 Participate in internal and external meetings and events and report on them

Requirements

🎓 Bachelor's degree in law, economics, international relations, political science, sociology or a related field, with completed or ongoing master's studies

🗣️ Very good command of Ukrainian and very good spoken and written English

💻 Very good command of main IT editing and presentation software

🤝 Good networking, interpersonal skills and attention to detail

🇪🇺 Proven interest in EU affairs

🏛️ Knowledge of Ukraine's institutional system and political landscape

📚 Experience analysing legislation related to the political, economic and sociological sphere

👥 Experience working in a team and coordinating inputs from colleagues

Who Can Apply

🇺🇦 Due to the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, only Ukrainian citizens currently residing in Ukraine will be considered

✅ Candidates must meet the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of Decision ADMIN(2017)28)

The Details

📍 Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

🗓️ Duration: up to 6 months in 2026 (tentative start 1 October 2026)

🕒 Category: Trainee

💶 Compensation: a monthly grant to cover living expenses (travel, visa, insurance and accommodation are borne by the trainee)

How to Apply

📧 Email DELEGATION-UKRAINE-TRAINEESHIPS@eeas.europa.eu with a detailed Europass CV (other formats won't be considered), a cover letter explaining why you want an EU traineeship, and the application form. Put in the subject line: Funded Traineeship - Political Section