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  • Posted: Apr 11, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Nigeria is West African's largest economy. It is Africa's most populous nation; a leader in the collective quest for an African continent fully prepared to assume its rightful place in global affairs. It is, therefore, naturally a strategic partner for the EU. Under our partnership which has been evolving since 1976, the EU is committed to Nigeria's socio-ec...
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    Funded Traineeships for Young Graduates

    Description

    • 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.

    Traineeship in the PPI Section:

    • The PPI Section of the EU Delegation is in charge of supporting the Head of Delegation in maintaining and advancing political relations with Nigeria and ECOWAS, analysing and reporting on political developments, engaging with government and local authorities, civil society organizations, think tanks and the media. PPI also supports the Head of Delegation in his/her capacity as observer to ECOWAS, monitors regional developments and reports on related issues. 
    • The PPI Section assists the Head of Delegation in ensuring EU Coordination with Member States and in charge of coordination on political – including regional, consular, migration and security matters. 

    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.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates must apply to the e-mail address: Delegation-Nigeria-Recruitment@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:

    • A detailed standard Europass Curriculum Vitae (CV) (CVs in other formats will not be considered);
    • A cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship; and
    • An application form (NIGERIA - Application form for funded traineeships 2026_Local resident (002).docx) 

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