Overview
The College of Europe is happy to announce the launch of the European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region, beginning in early 2025. This new 5-month residential programme is designed to foster regional cooperation amongst junior diplomats and officers from the EU candidate and potential candidate international locations and strengthen their data of EU affairs and EU accession.
The programme is funded by DG NEAR and enhances the just lately established European Union Diplomatic Academy funded by the EEAS (European External Action Service). The programme will assist the creation of a unified ‘esprit de corps’ amongst junior officers in the enlargement area and their EU counterparts, specializing in EU Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and EU accession processes.
The 5-month, full-time residential programme at the College of Europe in Bruges will run from February 3, 2025, to June 30, 2025. It targets junior officers in overseas coverage and EU accession, with a give attention to fostering regional cooperation and strengthening EU experience.
The programme is absolutely funded, with Ministries of Foreign Affairs required to assist candidates.
Eligible Countries:
- Albania
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Georgia
- Kosovo*
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Serbia
- Ukraine
- Türkiye
Eligibility Criteria:
The programme is open to junior diplomats and officers working in overseas coverage, EU affairs, and EU accession. Specific necessities embrace:
- Citizenship: Applicants have to be residents of certainly one of the above-mentioned 10 eligible international locations.
- Experience: Applicants have to be junior diplomats with as much as 5-7 years of expertise in the nationwide diplomatic service or officers working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or one other State Ministry/Agency specializing in EU affairs or EU accession.
- Language: Fluency in English (C1 stage of the Common European Framework of Reference).
- Education: A accomplished college diploma.
- Endorsement: An official letter from the employer (Ministry of Foreign Affairs or different related ministries/businesses) authorizing participation in the programme from February 3, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
- French data is taken into account an asset however is just not obligatory.
- Gender Balance: The programme encourages feminine diplomats and officers to apply to advertise gender stability and foster ladies’s participation.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates ought to submit the following paperwork in English by December 9, 2024 (18:00 CET):
- CV (max. 2 pages), highlighting related skilled expertise in EU affairs or EU accession.
- Motivation Letter (max. 1 web page).
- Written assertion signed by the Head of Department confirming the employer’s endorsement of the software.
- Supporting paperwork like college diploma or language certificates.
Applications have to be submitted in English or with an English translation. Documents in different languages is not going to be thought of.
Selection Process:
A choice committee composed of members from the College of Europe will overview functions. The committee will purpose to create a gender-balanced cohort and should contact the related Ministry for clarification if wanted. The European Commission – DG NEAR will approve the closing checklist of individuals.
Once chosen, candidates will obtain an acceptance letter with administrative and logistical particulars, in addition to the programme code of conduct. Candidates should verify their participation through e mail and acknowledge the programme circumstances.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: December 9, 2024, at 18:00 CET
- Notification to Successful Candidates: January 5, 2025
- Programme Info Session: January 10, 2025
- Arrival in Bruges, Belgium: January 31 – February 1, 2025
- Programme Start: February 3, 2025
For More Information and to Apply:
Visit here for detailed software pointers, eligibility, and additional particulars about the programme.
Application Deadline: December 9, 2024 (18:00 CET)
This is a singular alternative to reinforce your diplomatic profession and deepen your understanding of EU insurance policies and accession processes whereas constructing lasting connections with friends from throughout the enlargement area and the EU.
Apply now and be a part of this transformative diplomatic programme!
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