Directorate for External Liaison Offices - Post B: Ukraine focus

The Directorate-General for Parliamentary Democracy Partnerships (DG PART) is tasked with fostering cooperation with national parliaments as well as coordinating the efforts made by Parliament liaison offices and representations outside of the European Union with the objective to streamline actions aimed at promoting and upholding parliamentary democracy in Europe and beyond.

The Directorate for External Liaison Offices is responsible for managing the European Parliament’s representation in third countries and international organisations, as well as overseeing the European Union Visitors’ Programme (EUVP). It includes the UK Liaison Office in London, the Congressional Liaison Office in Washington, D.C., and staff representations at the United Nations in New York, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta, and the African Union Secretariat in Addis Ababa.

The Directorate's core mission is to act as a diplomatic vehicle to strengthen the European Parliament’s presence and influence in the field of parliamentary diplomacy worldwide.

The trainee will assist the staff of the Directorate based in Brussels, with a particular focus on supporting the team involved in the European Parliament’s parliamentary presence in Ukraine.

Potential tasks include:

• Supporting the organisation of meetings, events, and other activities;
• Assisting with communication efforts and social media outreach;
• Attending and reporting on committee and delegation meetings, as well as other relevant internal or external events;
• Liaising and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders;
• Contributing to written materials such as speeches, presentations, briefings, letters, and notes;
• Providing operational support as needed.

The trainee may also be involved in horizontal tasks in cooperation with other entities within the Directorate-General.

To contribute effectively, the trainee is expected to quickly gain a good understanding of the European Parliament’s structure and functioning, particularly in relation to partnership development. This may involve collaboration with other Units within DG PART and across other Directorates-General.

Given that the Directorate and DG PART are relatively new structures, the trainee may also be required to carry out some practical and administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will hold at least a Bachelor's (or Master’s) degree in a field relevant to the work of the Directorate and the European Parliament. In addition, the candidate should:

• Be able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team;
• Possess excellent drafting skills in English (knowledge of Ukrainian, Russian, or French would be an asset);
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with stakeholders, both within and outside the European Parliament;
• Demonstrate sound situational judgment;
• Be well-organised, proactive, and capable of meeting deadlines.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.