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 at the African Union Headquarters.
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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 €4,200 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
- €4,200 Stipends
- Networking
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: October 20, 2025
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European Union Traineeship Program Details
European Union Traineeship Program: 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 of the African Union?
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 November 2025
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 €700 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:
- 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.
- Taking into account the local health and security conditions, applicants currently residing in Ethiopia will only be considered.
Required Documents for European Union Traineeship 2025
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 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 [email protected]
- 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.
Deadline: October 20, 2025
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