EEAS Traineeship - EU Special Representative for Central Asia

A traineeship of 6 months within the office of the EU Special Representative for Central Asia (EUSR). The EUSR’s mandate is based on the Union’s policy objectives in Central Asia. Those objectives include:

promoting good and close relations between the Union and the countries of Central Asia on the basis of common values and interests as set out in relevant agreements; - contributing to strengthening the stability and cooperation between the countries in the region;
contributing to strengthening democracy, the rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Central Asia;
addressing key threats, especially specific problems with direct implications for the Union;
enhancing the Union’s effectiveness and visibility in the region, including through closer coordination with other relevant partners and international organisations, such as the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations (UN).
The trainee will be working closely with the EUSR as well as with their Political Advisers. In this regard, the chosen candidate will have the chance to receive insight on all aspects of the EUSR CA mandate and support of EUSR CA cooperation with the Central Asian governments, as well as the coordination with EU institutions relevant for the EU’s relations to the region.