The European Union has launched a funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS
Traineeship Details
The traineeship is for 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 08/05/2026
EU 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;
Successful applicants will support the PPI Section on communication activities;
Support the PPI Section on public diplomacy events;
They would also support the PPI section on preparation of visits from EEAS HQ and other EU institutions.
Qualification 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?
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) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (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
Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – PPI
Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee.
