2025 Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to Namibia

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 Namibia?

Main tasks: 

• Organising EU coordination meetings, incl. drafting agenda, annotated agenda, and meeting minutes (political, cultural, consular/Schengen) ;
• Contributing to the drafting of political reports ;
• Drafting speeches, talking points, briefings for hierarchy ;
• Researching specific topics of relevance in Namibia in relation to political and economic developments ;
• Support the organisation of public diplomacy and media events ;
• Support coordination of communication of the delegation.

• Table of Content
• About European Commission
• Funded Traineeship
• Aim and Benefits of Funded Traineeship
• Requirements for Funded Traineeship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About European Commission

We are the European Commission’s department for International Partnerships under the leadership of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen. Our role is to: work together with partner countries across the world to achieve sustainable development design the EU’s international partnership and development policy We are responsible for formulating the EU’s international partnership and development policy, with the ultimate goal to reduce poverty, ensure sustainable development, and promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law across the world. EU Internationa... continue reading

Funded Traineeship

Aim and Benefits of Funded Traineeship

• A traineeship of 6 months within the Head of Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Namibia, starting in May 2025.
• Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee. 

Requirements for Funded Traineeship Qualification

• Young graduates with at least a bachelor Diploma (or equivalent) in Political Science, Africa Studies, Communication, Journalism or related
• Strong analytical and drafting skills
• Strong social media and digital communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Fluent spoken and written English 

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address [email protected] 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 – EUD Namibia

Important information to read before applying

Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship).

For more details, visit EU webpage