Partnerships and innovation unit: International cooperation sector, EU4Monitoring Drugs II (EU4MDII) project traineeship (non-EU) - European Union Drugs Agency (Lisbon)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Union Drugs Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Contribute to preparing outputs for the foresight work on the drug situation in the Middle East and North Africa region by 2050
• Support the preparation of the darknet drugs dashboard for European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries
• Contribute to the EU4MDII project communication activities, including coordinating the drafting of newsletters, news items and short promotional materials
• Support the organisation of meetings and workshops involving participants from the ENP region
• Support implementation of the signal management activities and literature reviews to inform and draft internal briefings and project proposals in the field of international cooperation at the EUDA

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Master's degree in public health, public policy, social sciences, international relations, criminology, data analysis or a related field. Must have completed the first cycle of a higher education course (university education) and obtained a full degree or its equivalent by the closing date for applications.
• Experience: Most recent higher education degree (graduate, postgraduate or doctoral) obtained no more than three years before the deadline for applications
• Languages: English (thoroug…)
• Key skills: Good Excel skills for data management, cleaning and basic analysis, Ability to review, synthesise and present information clearly for analytical or communication outputs, Good command of Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) and collaborative platforms (SharePoint, Teams), Well-developed analytical skills, demonstrated through the ability to examine complex information, identify relevant issues, evaluate evidence critically, and contribute to informed decision-making through clear and str…, Willingness to learn, Ability to work together, Self-management skills, Communication skills, Entrepreneurship skills
• Eligibility: Be a national of Azerbaijan, Algeria, Armenia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia or Ukraine. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service. Be physically fit to perform the duties of the post. Ability and willingness to obtain the required permissions (including a visa, if applicable) to stay in Portugal for the…

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Application submission on e-Recruitment site

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: up to 11 months.

Hiring unit: Partnerships and innovation unit: International cooperation sector, EU4Monitoring Drugs II (EU4MDII) project.

Position details

Reference

TR/2027/16

Last Verified

27 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Partnerships and innovation unit: International cooperation sector, EU4Monitoring Drugs II (EU4MDII) project traineeship (non-EU) at EUDA based in Lisbon (Traineeship). The vacancy reference is TR/2027/16.

Partnerships and innovation unit: International cooperation sector, EU4Monitoring Drugs II (EU4MDII) project traineeship (non-EU) (TR/2027/16)

Status:

Open

Published date: 24.07.2026

Introduction

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:

- Contribute to preparing outputs for the foresight work on the drug situation in the Middle East and North Africa region by 2050. - Support the preparation of the darknet drugs dashboard for European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries. - Contribute to the EU4MDII project communication activities, including coordinating the drafting of newsletters, news items and short promotional materials. - Support the organisation of meetings and workshops involving participants from the ENP region. - Support implementation of the signal management activities and literature reviews to inform and draft internal briefings and project proposals in the field of international cooperation at the EUDA

Call details

- Open date:24.07.2026 - Type of call:Job vacancy - Contract type:Traineeship - Reference:TR/2027/16 - Duration of contract:up to 11 months

Eligibility requirements:

- Be a national of Azerbaijan, Algeria, Armenia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine(^1), Tunisia or Ukraine. - Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service. - Be physically fit to perform the duties of the post. - Have completed the first cycle of a higher education course (university education) and obtained a full degree or its equivalent by the closing date for applications. - Have obtained the most recent higher education degree (graduate, postgraduate or doctoral) no more than three years before the deadline for applications. - Have a thorough knowledge of oral and written English.

General selection requirements:

- Ability and willingness to obtain the required permissions (including a visa, if applicable) to stay in Portugal for the full duration of the traineeship. - A master’s degree in public health, public policy, social sciences, international relations, criminology, data analysis or a related field. - Good Excel skills for data management, cleaning and basic analysis. - Ability to review, synthesise and present information clearly for analytical or communication outputs. - Good command of Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) and collaborative platforms (SharePoint, Teams). - Analytical skills:Well-developed analytical skills, demonstrated through the ability to examine complex information, identify relevant issues, evaluate evidence critically, and contribute to informed decision-making through clear and structured analysis. - Willingness to learn. - Ability to work together. - Self-management skills. - Communication skills. - Entrepreneurship skills.

Profile-specific selection requirements:

- Familiarity with drug-related issues, drug policy, public health in the ENP region would be an asset.

([1]) This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of the Member States on this issue.

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 24 July 2026, 35 days ago.

The application deadline is 7 September 2026, 9 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 27 August 2026.

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