* Please note that the starting date cannot be altered

Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be processed

Nationals of the member states of the North-South Centre and/or the Council of Europe.

Candidates who have already completed an internship at the Council of Europe or any of its institutions are not eligible.

Completion of higher education or successful completion of at least three years of university study;

A very good knowledge of one of the Council of Europe's official languages (English and French) and a good knowledge of the other;

Good drafting ability.

The duties to which trainees are assigned include assisting with the preparation of activities, research, different types of drafting and other day-to-day administrative tasks.

Trainees are entitled to two days off per month. 

The usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17h30.

The Council of Europe ensures a monthly flat-rate grant* as well as an insurance coverage for the risks of:

- Sickness and accident;

- Death or permanent disablement as the result of an accident.
Only candidates applying online, through the official traineeship programme, will be eligible for a monthly grant of 600 €.

* Only candidates applying online, through the official traineeship programme, will be eligible for a monthly grant.

Algerian, Cape Verdean, Moroccan and Tunisian nationals :

In order to encourage participation of nationals of North-South Centre member states that are not Council of Europe member states, ie. Algeria, Cabo Verde, Morocco and Tunisia, in its traineeship programmes, the NSC has created a monthly flat-rate grant of € 600, aimed at supporting the trainee’s monthly expenses, as well as the cover of travel and visa costs, in addition to the insurance covering sickness and accidents.

Please follow the instructions and fill in the application form before the deadline. 

All applications must be completed either in English or in French. 

Applications in other languages will not be taken in consideration. 

 Council of Europe application form (nationals from Council of Europe's Member States) 

Once you created your account, select the following options: 

1 Political Affairs and External Relations

2 Lisbon \ North-South Centre

  North-South Centre application form (nationals from Algeria, Cabo Verde, Morocco and Tunisia)