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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
Internship Opportunity
Recruiting organization
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defense, Cooperation and Foreign Trade
Department: Consulate General of Luxembourg in Shanghai / Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office (LTIO)
Position: Intern
Location: Shanghai
Duration: Maximum 3 months
Period: June 1 – August 14, 2026, or
September 14 – December 14, 2026
Internship objective
Support the work of the Consulate General of Luxembourg in Shanghai and the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office (LTIO)
Key responsibilities:
- Contribute to the preparation of briefings and background information.
- Assist with the planning and organization of events, seminars and missions.
- Support the management and updating databases.
- Conduct research and monitoring market developments.
Profile:
- A bachelor’s degree or in the process of obtaining a master’s degree.
- Fluent in English and preferably Mandarin. Knowledge of French/ Luxembourgish is an additional asset.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Clear and professional written and oral communication.
- Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Required documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Intern at the Consulate General of Luxembourg in Shanghai (m/f) - Postuler - GovJobs - Luxembourg
Please submit applications to: stagiaires.etudiants@mae.etat.lu