European Union Traineeship Program: Are you a young graduate interested in international relations?
The EU Delegation to Nigeria offers students a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in EU policymaking through paid placements in its offices in Canada.
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In addition to the wealth of experience you would gain in an international setting, trainees will get a living stipend of €6,600 to help cover living expenses during the traineeship.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
European Union Traineeship Abstract
- Host: European Union (EU)
- Location: African Union HQ
- Category: Internships || Trainings
- Benefits:
- Training
- €6,600 Stipends
- Networking
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: September 5, 2025
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European Union Traineeship Program Details
European Union Traineeship Program: Are you curious to learn more about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Africa?
European Union is offering a traineeship of 6 months within the Green and Digital Economy Section of the EU Delegation in Nigeria, starting by end of May the latest.
The Green and Digital Economy Section of the EU Delegation is in charge of managing projects and programs spanning the sectors of: agriculture, climate, renewable energy and energy efficiency, circular economy, innovation and digitalization, youth employment, MSMEs, and investment.
The trainee will also work together with colleagues in the other Sections of the EU Delegation, as relevant and appropriate.
European Union Traineeship Benefits
A Traineeship of up to 6 months offers the following benefits;
- Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses.
- On average, trainees can expect to receive approximately €600 per month.
- This financial support is designed to help cover living expenses during the traineeship
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European Union Traineeship Program Requirements
To be eligible for the European Union Traineeship Program, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For the traineeship in the Political Press and Information section:
- Demonstrated interest in the areas of international relations, communications and diplomacy or background in the fields of international relations, politics or communications
- Academic knowledge or professional experience of the Canadian political landscape an asset
- Excellent analytical and writing skills
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and French
- Good knowledge of common social media tools
- Individual drive and team spirit
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
For the traineeship in the Trade and Economic section:
- Demonstrated interest in the area of economics, trade or background in the fields of international relations, international economics, international trade and/or business administration
- Academic knowledge or experience related to EU-Canada environment/climate, trade or economic relations an asset
- Excellent analytical and writing skills
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and French
- Individual drive and team spirit
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Required Documents for European Union Traineeship in Canada
While applying for the 2025 European Union Traineeship Program, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) (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
How To Apply for European Union Traineeship Program in Canada 2025
To apply for the European Union Traineeship Program, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read all the details we have provided on this page
- Ensure you have your docuemnts well named and handy
- click on the button below to visit the European Union webpage
- Send the required documents to the e-mail address DELEGATION-AFRICAN-UNION-VACANCIES@eeas.europa.eu
- Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship.
- 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 applications will be rejected.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
