Funded traineeships for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Singapore - PPI and Trade Sections

We offer:

Traineeships of up to 6 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to Singapore, starting in March 2025, subject to budget availability.

Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI):

The Political, Press and Information Section of the Delegation of the European Union to Singapore follows the political and security developments in Singapore and the region, and communicates on developments and new policies in the EU. The section also covers relations with the media and public diplomacy.

Main tasks:

• Contribute to the reporting on political and security developments in Singapore and in the region (ASEAN as well as the Indo-Pacific) and on Singapore's relations with its foreign partners (e.g. by conducting research and drafting papers on various policy issues);
• Attend seminars, webinars, press conferences, etc. as requested;
• Assist in organising incoming visits, meetings and public diplomacy events hosted at and by the Delegation;
• Prepare daily press reviews;
• Draft minutes of meetings;
• Assist in writing reports;
• Provide assistance in the handling of the Delegation’s social media, notably on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook;
• Assist in compiling the Delegation’s daily press review;
• Contribute to all other activities of the section.

Traineeship in the Trade Section (TRADE):

The Economic and Trade Section of the Delegation of the European Union to Singapore is in charge of following trade and economic developments in Singapore and to communicating on EU trade and economic policies. The trainee will be contributing to the work of the section in areas as listed below.

Main tasks:

• Outreach activities around the EUSFTA and the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA);
• Support the implementation of the EU-Singapore Digital Partnership;
• Monitor economic developments in Singapore as well as regional trade initiatives involving Singapore and the EU;
• Assist in preparation of visits of senior EU officials to Singapore and trade promotion events;
• Attend and report on conferences, seminars and lectures covering international economic and trade relations, domestic economic policies and institutional matters;
• Conduct research and draft background papers on economic and trade related policies;
• Supply timely and concise information on key trade and economic developments affecting Singapore and the region;
• Assist in the organisation of meetings and events hosted at the EU Delegation
• Draft minutes of meetings;
• Prepare press reviews and assist in the preparation of media reports and social media posts;
• Contribute to all other activities of the section.