Funded 2026 EU Delegation Traineeship for Graduates.

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?

Requirements

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.

Benefits

• 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 1^st May 2026.

Method of Application

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-AFRICAN-UNION-VACANCIES@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (CVs in other format will not be considered)
• a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
• and an application form

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – Political Press and Information Section 

For More Information,

Visit the Official Webpage

Application Deadline:  3 April 2026.