Junior Professionals in Delegation (JPD) Programme

🏛 European External Action Service (EEAS) in partnership with the European Commission 📍 Worldwide 📅 2026

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About this opportunity

The Junior Professionals in Delegation (JPD) Programme is a high-level, paid traineeship run by the European External Action Service (EEAS) in partnership with the European Commission. Approximately 54 positions are funded for the 2026-2028 round, with participants posted to EU Delegations across Europe and possibly other locations.

Benefits & funding

Monthly salary; placement in one of the EU Delegations; professional experience in EU external action.

Eligibility

Candidates must be nationals of an EU Member State and hold, by the closing date, at least a Master’s degree in a domain relevant to EU Delegations activities; excellent command of English and/or French; and have up to four years of professional experience with relevance to the programme, with preference given to more relevant experience.

How to apply

Follow national authority procedures for applying.

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Key facts

TypeOther

FundingFully funded

OrganiserEuropean External Action Service (EEAS) in partnership with the European Commission

LocationWorldwide

Dates April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025

Study level Master / Graduate

Open toNational from an EU Member State; candidates must be EU nationals.

RecurrenceEvery two years

Political Science / International Relations Social Sciences

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