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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: immediately

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

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 .

 

The Embassy of Luxembourg to the USA (Washington D.C.)
is recruiting Interns

4 to 6 months
40 hours/ week

The Embassy of Luxembourg to the USA represents the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg vis-à-vis the U.S. authorities, defends Luxembourg's interests in the U.S., and maintains and develops intergovernmental relations with the institutions of the host country, particularly in the political, economic, and cultural spheres. It is also the point of contact for a range of administrative services and consular matters for Luxembourg nationals who have settled in the United States.
As an intern, you will support the embassy in analyzing the political, economic, and social situation in the U.S. and the federal states, insofar as this is relevant to bilateral relations. In addition, you will assist the embassy team with administrative tasks.

Your duties (amongst others):

  • Support meeting preparation: conduct background research on individuals, organizations, or companies that the Ambassador or Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) meet with and prepare briefing notes for official meetings and events.
  • Networking follow-up: maintain and update records of contacts made by the Ambassador and DCM to ensure smooth follow-up and relationship management.
  • Economic and business research: Identify and analyze U.S. companies with existing or potential ties to Luxembourg, particularly in defense and technology sectors, to support economic diplomacy initiatives and future cooperation opportunities.
  • Policy and think tank monitoring: attend online discussions, panels, and events organized by think tanks; summarize key takeaways and report relevant insights back to the Embassy team.
  • Media monitoring: prepare daily press reviews covering developments in both the United States and Luxembourg to keep the Embassy leadership informed

    Your qualifications / requirements:
  • You are enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program
  • You are responsible and eager to learn
  • You are fluent in English, German, and French; Luxembourgish is considered an advantage
  • You are proficient in common IT tools (Microsoft Word, Excel)

    Starting date: September 2026
    Interested candidates should submit their application electronically (no zip files) to the following
    mail address: stagiaires.etudiants@mae.etat.lu / subject: Internship Fall 2026


    Document of the Job Description (Pdf, 235 Kb)