The College of Europe in Natolin organised a career session about the Junior Professionals in Delegation (JPD) Programme with Ms Daria JANKIEL, a distinguished alumna of Natolin and a former participant in this Programme.
The Junior Professionals in Delegation (JPD) Programme was established by the European Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS). The aim of the Programme is to enable young people to gain a first-hand experience in the work of EU Delegations and an in-depth understanding of their role in the implementation of EU external policies. It gives an opportunity to highly qualified junior professionals from the EU Member States to work in the EU Delegations worldwide.
During this career session Ms JANKIEL shared invaluable insights into the JPD Programme, covering key aspects such as:
- the programme’s objectives and global posting opportunities;
- life and work in EU Delegations;
- the application process and tips for a successful application;
- how to maximize the benefits of this unique professional experience abroad.
The session was followed by a Q&A, offering students a chance to engage directly and gain tailored advice. With the next call for applications expected in January 2025, this event was an excellent opportunity for the ones who have interest in EU diplomacy career.
About the speaker:
Ms Daria JANKIEL is Office and Programme Coordinator at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), based in the Warsaw office.
Prior to joining ECFR in March 2024, Ms JANKIEL worked at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland, and spent two years as a political officer at the EU Delegation to Madagascar and the Comoros. As Project Manager at the Casimir Pulaski Foundation, she organised two editions (online and hybrid) of the Warsaw Security Forum and has previous experience at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Ms JANKIEL holds a BA in European studies with French and German from Maynooth University, and has MAs from the Jagiellonian University, the Sciences Po Strasbourg, and the College of Europe in Natolin. She wrote her final thesis on the Russian involvement in the Central African Republic.