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The European Union Traineeship offers students a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in EU policymaking through paid placements in its offices across Europe and Africa.

In addition to the wealth of experience you would gain in an international setting, trainees will get a living stipend of €700 per month to help cover living expenses during the traineeship program to the African Union.

In this post, we have provided a detailed breakdown of the European Union Traineeship Program, its requirements, benefits, as well as the procedures to follow to successfully apply.

European Union Traineeship Program Summary

  • Host: European Union
  • Eligible Countries: All Countries
  • Reward: Training | €700 Monthly Stipends
  • No IELTS Required
  • Deadline: April 3, 2026

European Union Traineeship Details:

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?

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.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the European Union Traineeship, you must have:

  • Taking into account the local health and security conditions, applicants currently residing in Ethiopia will only be considered
  • Master’s degree in political science, international relations, economics, law or other social studies
  • Candidates must have less than one year of professional experience after graduation by the signing date of the traineeship agreement (other traineeships or student jobs or volunteering works carried out during university or after graduation are not considered as professional experience).
  • Fluency in English
  • 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
  • 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.

Benefits of European Union Traineeship 2026

  • 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.
  • The European Union traineeship is to be held for up to 6 months within the Political, Press, and Information Section of the EU Delegation to the African Union in May 2025.

Required Documents for European Union Traineeship 2026

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

Application Deadline: April 3, 2026

METHOD OF APPLICATION

To apply for the European Union Traineeship Program, all interested and qualified applicants should do the following;

  • 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
  • Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – P&I Section – EU Delegation to African Union
  • 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 application will be rejected.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

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