EU Delegation to the African Union (Funded traineeship) 2025

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 Ethiopia, Partnership with the African Union?

• Table of Content
• About European Commission
• European Union Delegation to the African Union (Funded traineeship)
• Aim and Benefits of European Union Delegation to the African Union (Funded traineeship)
• Requirements for European Union Delegation to the African Union (Funded traineeship) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for European Union Delegation to the African Union (Funded traineeship)
• 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

European Union Delegation to the African Union (Funded traineeship)

Aim and Benefits of European Union Delegation to the African Union (Funded traineeship)

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 European Union Delegation to the African Union (Funded traineeship) Qualification

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 communication, journalism or similar OR on political science, international relations, economics, law or other social studies with proven experience in communication
• Maximum 1 year of work experience
• Fluency in English
• A keen understanding of and interest in European Union and African Union’s politics, economics and governance
• 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
• A hands-on, pro-active, reliable attitude, an openness to learning, and willingness to contribute with ideas.

Interview date, Process and Venue for European Union Delegation to the African Union (Funded traineeship)

Applications from non-eligible candidates will not be considered. After the evaluation of all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email. In case the selected candidates are not able to present the required documents, their application will be rejected.

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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

• Application form.pdf

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - Political Section

For more details, visit European Union Career webpage