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2015 Spring-Summer European Union Delegation to Korea Trainee Recruitment

The Trade section of the European Union Delegation in Korea is offering an in-service training for young university graduates from Korea, starting from May or June 2015. This training involves practical work experience. The intern will contribute to the work of the EU Delegation's Trade section which is to implement the EU trade policy vis-à-vis Korea. Our work focuses on the proper implementation of the EU-Korea FTA and ensuring that international trade rules are properly abided by in Korea, for the benefit of EU businesses. Our work involves frequent formal meetings with the Korean Government, meetings with EU businesses, legal, economic and political analysis. Tasks expected from interns would typically be equivalent to that given to junior executive-grade staff e.g. researching and analysing information, contributing to legal and economic analysis, provide high quality reports in English, linguistic support, support to meetings with Korean Government and high level visits from EU officials , replying to queries, participating in team meetings, etc.

1. PURPOSE OF TRAINEESHIPS
A traineeship with the European Union Delegation in Korea will provide interns with:
- a better understanding of the objectives and policies of the European Union.
- practical knowledge of the working of the EU Delegation and the EU more generally.
- valuable work experience on trade and economic policies, on trade diplomacy, and daily work with EU businesses and Korean Government.
- a possibility to put into practice the knowledge interns have acquired during their studies or professional careers.

2. DURATION
While the term of your traineeship may vary, we recommend a duration of at least 3 months and preferably 6 months (maximum duration). You may devote part of the period to preparing a postgraduate thesis or an academic paper, though we would prefer a full time commitment.
Admission to in-service training does not confer on trainees the status of officials or other servants of the Communities. It in no way entitles you to be appointed by the European Commission.

A traineeship at the European Union Delegation is unpaid. As a public sector organisation, we are unable to offer you the compensation which you may be able to receive in the private sector. We, however, offer a unique opportunity to gain a hands-on work experience of the European Union, the world's largest trading entity and the most prominent organisation transcending the nation state.

3. WHO CAN APPLY?
If you have the following basic requirements, you can!
- You have a university degree equivalent to ('Haksa').
- You must have a thorough knowledge of spoken and written English and native speaker level of Korean.
- You must be age 30 or under as we aim at young graduates at the beginning of their careers. Exceptions can be made if there is a good reason.
- You are confident in using standard office software (document processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internet browser).

* Qualifications: Currently, the majority of applications come from candidates with qualifications in international trade, law, political science, international relations and economics. However, we are also ready to take on trainees with other qualifications if they fit the current work demands of the Delegation (e.g. science and technology). For further information, please contact us. We cannot recruit trainees for subjects where a conflict of interests might occur, regardless of the candidate's prior professional experience or nationality.

4. APPLICATIONS
All traineeships with the European Union Delegation in Korea are based in Seoul.

There is no specific application form. If you wish to apply, please send:
- Application letter explaining briefly your motivation.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Clear copy of your passport or identity card, stating your name, first name, date and place of birth, as well as your nationality.

The work starting period for this time would be ASAP. Our preference would be Full time (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm)

* Attention: Please DO NOT send originals of your diplomas etc. We will not return any documents provided with an application. Please DO NOT attach copies of your PhD thesis, or any publications or studies you have published or have been involved in publishing.

If we accept your application, we will ask you to provide supporting documents for any university diplomas/degrees, ongoing studies, work experience, or other references declared in your application.

You may be invited to an interview/test during the application process.

* Contact: E-mail: Namju.JEON@ext.eeas.europa.eu

Tel: 02-3704-1718

* Application Due Date: 3 May 2015