Exciting Opportunity For Young Graduates

Opportunity for Young Graduates

Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Ethiopia, in partnership with the African Union?

Application Deadline: 20/10/2025

Traineeship Details

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information (PPI) Section of the EU Delegation to the African Union in Ethiopia, starting in November 2025.

Support the PPI section in its communication and public diplomacy mission:

Main Tasks

• Assist with research and political analysis of regional and continental situations, contributing to reports, briefings, and communication products.
• Support engagement with press and other multipliers, including mapping, updating databases, drafting newsletters, press releases, social media posts, and other products.
• Draft, edit, and produce short videos, social media cards, factsheets, speeches, project fiches, and other relevant materials, contributing to the organization of events.
• Support in coordinating the Team Europe Communication Community and the Delegation’s Communication cluster, updating collaborative spaces, ensuring meeting minutes, and assisting with effective follow-up and tracking of actions.
• Organize and participate in internal and external events, preparing respective reports.

Qualifications or Special Requirements

• Applicants currently residing in Ethiopia will only be considered, taking into account local health and security conditions.
• Master’s degree in communication, journalism, or similar, OR in 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 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 editing and designing platforms.
• A hands-on, pro-active, reliable attitude, openness to learning, and willingness to contribute ideas.

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).

Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travel, visa, insurance, and accommodation must be borne by the trainee.

Applications from non-eligible candidates will not be considered. After evaluating all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email. If selected candidates cannot present the required documents, their application will be rejected.

The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with local legislation as well as the

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Communication / Pr / Journalism
• Economics / Statistics
• Legal / Law
• Political / Science / Ir
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development