2026 Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the African Union.

Applications are now open for the 2026 traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the African Union. Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in  Partnership with the African Union?

WORTH

  • A traineeship of up to 6 months in 2026 within the Political, Press and Information (PPI) Section of the EU Delegation to the African Union. The tentative start date is 1st May  2026.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications or special requirements:

  • Taking into account the local health and security conditions, applicants currently residing in Ethiopia will only be considered 
  • Master’s degree in political science, international relations, economics, law or other social studies
  • Candidates must have less than one year of professional experience after graduation by the signing date of the traineeship agreement (other traineeships or student jobs or volunteering works carried out during university or after graduation are not considered as professional experience).
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills 
  • Excellent capacity in editing and producing Audiovisual, social media and communication products and in using Canva or other edition and designing platforms 
  • Excellent analytical and drafting skills, a keen understanding of and interest in African Union’s politics, economics and governance
  • A hands-on, pro-active, reliable attitude, an openness to learning, and willingness to contribute with ideas.

DEADLINE: April 03, 2026

To apply and for more information, Visit here

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