Funded Traineeships for Young Graduates at European Union
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-economic and political development. The EU is also committed to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting peace and security and in supporting efforts to further reinforce good governance and human rights.
There are several compelling reasons why we are committed to make this work: Nigeria’s economic and social strength; its evolving democratic institutions; its role in promoting democracy and stability in Africa generally, and particularly in West Africa; its increasing influence on the international scene; its weight in the war against poverty; its central position in the management of migration flows; its tradition of tolerance and openness, which deserves being supported and protected;
Since 1999 when it returned to democratic rule, Nigeria has recorded some success as it grapples with the challenges of development. But like other developing countries of the world, it still has challenges to surmount. The EU is convinced that if the momentum is sustained and the drive towards good governance and human rights, which are a major focus of our development partnership and of the EU’s foreign policy, is pursued with greater vigour, our shared aspiration for a better Nigeria will be realised.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.