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? Apply for the Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to the African Union 2025.
About Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: April 12, 2025
- Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
- Category: Training
- Eligible Locations: Ethiopia
What’s on offer?
A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information – PPI Section of the EU Delegation to the African Union, starting in 2 May 2025
Main tasks:
Support both Political, Press and Information Section by:
- Preparatory work for the 2025 EU-AU Ministerial Conference and subsequent Summit and other related events and initiatives.
- Contribute to the communication and visibility work of the EU Delegation: a) drafting press releases, project fiches and other communication documents; b) contributing to the organisation of events; c) supporting in any other strategic communication tasks.
- Undertake research on some specific Political/Cooperation issues and make summaries of key papers and of meetings.
- Attending meetings and preparing minutes of those;
- Contributing to the preparation of internal documents, statements, speeches, reports and information collection. Particular focus will be on mobility and migration, youth, economic integration, G20 and multilateral relations;
- Support as needed the Policy and Cooperation Section on dedicated files notably in view of the 2025 Ministerial conference and subsequent Summit
Benefits of Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation
- An opportunity to gain professional experience.
Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation Requirements
Qualifications or special requirements:
- Only applicants currently residing in Ethiopia will be considered.
- Master’s degree in political science, international relations, economics, law or other social studies
- Maximum 1 year of work experience
- Fluency in English
- 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.
Application Date and Process
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-AFRICAN-UNION-VACANCIES@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:
Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - Political Press and Information Section
Application Deadline
15 April, 2025
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