Job vacancies and internships

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Working at the MFA 

Any job vacancy at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade (MFA) (all careers) is published on the Govjobs.lu website. Individuals with an interest in working for the MFA are therefore invited to check the website regularly, where they will be guided through the application submission procedure.

The job offers on Govjobs are all posted in French only.

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade does not consider unsolicited applications.

Traineeships

Every year, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs offers students enrolled at a higher education establishment the opportunity to take part in a traineeship within the department in Luxembourg or at one of the diplomatic network’s embassies and representations abroad.

Duration of the traineeship

 A traineeship may last between several weeks and a maximum of 6 months, except for placements that are part of a university course of study, where this duration may be exceeded.

How to apply?

Traineeship applications are to be sent to the Directorate of Finance and Human Resources at stagiaires.etudiants@mae.etat.lu or directly to the Embassy / Permanent Representation in question.

Open vacancies

Intern

Who is recruiting?

Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade

Embassy in Washington, DC

General information

Internship duration: 4 to 6 months

Preferred dates: starting in November 2025

Level of education: Bachelor's or Master's degree (please note: candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme at the time of application)

Purpose of the internship

As an intern, you will be part of the embassy team, contributing to regular activities, in particular writing reports on the political, economic and social situation and preparing meetings and events.

Missions

  • Assistance with meeting preparation: research on contacts, organisations or companies; preparation of briefing notes for meetings and official events;
  • Drafting reports, notes and other documents;
  • Networking follow-up: updating the contact register;
  • Thematic research (economy, trade and politics) related to bilateral priorities;
  • Policy monitoring: participation in online discussions, round tables and events organised by think tanks; summarising key points and reporting relevant information to the embassy team.
  • Media monitoring: preparing daily press reviews covering news relevant to bilateral relations;
  • Events and protocol: participating in the preparation and execution of events at the Embassy.

Profile

Technical skills

  • Common IT tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Canvas, social media)

Behavioural skills

  • Sense of responsibility and initiative
  • Desire to learn and curiosity
  • High motivation and flexibility
  • Discretion

Languages

  • English – very good level essential
  • French
  • Luxembourgish
  • Spanish, considered an advantage

 

Documents to be provided

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae

All applications should be sent to the following address stagiaires.etudiants@mae.etat.lu .