Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the Federal Republic of Nigeria & ECOWAS


Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the Federal Republic of Nigeria & ECOWAS


Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? 

Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Nigeria?

  • We offer a traineeship of up to 6 months in 2026 within the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI) Section of the EU Delegation to Nigeria. 
  • The tentative start month is July 2026.

The deadline for submitting applications is 19/04/2026

Main tasks: 

Draft reports on internal political developments, human rights, economic situation, regional issues, foreign policy and/or other policy areas of relevance for the EU interests and values;

  • Support the PPI Section in organisation of meetings/drafting the meeting minutes;
  • Support the PPI Section on communication activities;
  • Support the PPI Section on public diplomacy events;
  • Support the PPI section on preparation of visits from EEAS HQ and other EU institutions.

Qualifications or special requirements:

Citizens of Nigeria

Taking into account the local health and security conditions, only applicants currently residing in Abuja - Nigeria will be considered

  • Young graduates with at least a Bachelor Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Candidates must have less than one year of professional experience after their graduation by the signing 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)
  • No previous experience of more than six weeks in the EU Institutions

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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