2025 Fully Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to the African Union

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Deadline: 20.10.2025

Are you a recent graduate with an interest in international relations and public diplomacy? This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a diplomatic mission and contribute to how the European Union (EU) engages with the African Union (AU).

The Delegation of the European Union to the African Union is offering a funded traineeship of up to six months, starting as early as November 2025, within its Political, Press and Information (PPI) Section. This section plays a key role in political reporting, communication, and public diplomacy initiatives that reflect the EU’s partnership with the AU.

What the Traineeship Offers

The selected trainee will support the PPI Section in various communication, political analysis, and event coordination tasks. This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the EU’s external relations and broaden professional experience in a diplomatic environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting with political research and analysis on regional and continental issues, contributing to reports, briefings, and communication outputs;
• Supporting media engagement and stakeholder outreach by maintaining databases, drafting press releases, newsletters, and social media content;
• Creating and editing visual communication materials such as videos, factsheets, infographics, and project fiches;
• Helping to organize internal and external events, including taking minutes and drafting reports;
• Supporting the coordination of the Team Europe Communication Community and the Delegation’s Communication Cluster through updating collaborative platforms and following up on action points.

Eligibility and Requirements

To be considered for this traineeship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Who Can Apply:

• Only candidates currently residing in Ethiopia will be considered due to local health and security conditions.
• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in either:
  • Communication, Journalism or related media fields,
    OR
  • Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics, or other Social Sciences with demonstrated experience in communication.

Other Requirements:

• A maximum of one year of professional experience;
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken);
• Strong knowledge of and interest in EU-AU relations, African and European political affairs, and international cooperation;
• Demonstrated skills in drafting, research, and political analysis;
• Experience in audiovisual content creation and familiarity with design tools such as Canva or similar platforms;
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute creatively.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application to:
[email protected]

The application must include:

1. A detailed Europass CV (other formats will not be accepted)
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2. A cover letter outlining motivation and suitability for the traineeship
3. The completed Application Form

Important Information

Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to review the general eligibility criteria for EU-funded traineeships as outlined in Article 8 of Decision ADMIN(2017)28.

• Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant intended to cover basic living expenses.
• Travel, visa, insurance, and accommodation costs must be covered by the trainee.
• The traineeship is subject to local legislation in Ethiopia and that of the candidate’s country of origin.
• Candidates from EU Member States must:
  • Provide proof of pandemic-related medical coverage and repatriation;
  • Hold a valid visa and/or residence permit where required.

Selection Process

After reviewing all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applicants will be informed of the outcome. Candidates who cannot provide required documentation will be disqualified.

This traineeship provides valuable insight into EU-AU relations and the opportunity to actively contribute to diplomatic and communication efforts at a multilateral level.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hosting organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

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