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Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 EU Delegation to the African Union Traineeship. 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
Eligibility 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.
Main Task:
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
How to Apply
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-AFRICAN-UNION-VACANCIES@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:
- A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (CVs in other format will not be considered)
- a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
- and Application form for funded traineeships 2025.docx
Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – Political Press and Information Section
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the EU Delegation to the African Union Traineeship.
