Political Division Internship 2025 at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is inviting applications for internships, which may arise in the Political Division of the Department.

The Political Division is staffed by a range of Units who cover a spectrum of thematic, multilateral and bilateral issues, including security and defence policy, UN issues, non-proliferation and disarmament matters, human rights, and conflict resolution, as well as Ireland’s relations with the Middle East, and Central Asia, the Caucasus and Eastern Europe. The Political Division is responsible for ensuring that Ireland’s values, interests and foreign policy objectives are reflected in the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

Internships in the Political Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are designed to provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to gain practical experience in policy development and in a particular area of work of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Internships will be for a duration of 22 months.

• A first or second class primary honours degree (at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
• High level of oral and written communication skills are essential, including excellent applied writing skills.
• A strong interest in Irish and EU foreign and security policy (Common Foreign Security Policy and Common Security and Defence Policy).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and good judgement.
• Good administrative, organisational and computer skills.
• Flexibility and capability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 3rd March 2025

Please see Political Division Internship Booklet for further information.