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Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Uganda

01.07.2026 New opportunity

The EU Delegation to Uganda is providing a funded traineeship for a young graduate in the Political Press and Information Section.

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 Uganda?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months in 2026 within the Political Press and Information (PPI)  Section of the EU Delegation. The tentative start date is 1st November 2026.

Main tasks: 

  • Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on cooperation between the EU and Uganda.
  • Reporting and Briefings: Contribute to the drafting of analytical reports and briefings on cooperation and political matters.
  • Data Coordination: under supervision, assist with the coordination and consolidation of data and inputs from EU Member States.
  • Event Support: Assist in the preparation of events.
  • Meeting Participation: Attend meetings and events, and prepare comprehensive reports on them.
  • Youth Engagement: Support the Delegation's work on youth initiatives.
  • Communication Activities: Assist in communication and visibility activities
  • Archiving: Assist with the maintenance and organisation of archival records related to EU-Uganda cooperation

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

  • Taking into account the local health and security conditions, only applicants currently residing in Uganda will be considered. 
  • At least a Bachelor's degree in political science, social science, economics, communications, history, or any other area relevant to EU cooperation in Uganda.
  • Very good command of spoken and written English.
  • Highly motivated, willing to learn, and able to work in a multicultural team.
  • Strong sense of initiative, research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Proven interest in international relations, development cooperation, and/or socio-economic development.
  • Knowledge of Uganda's institutional system and context would be an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience in managing social media platforms.
  • Strong archiving and organizational skills to maintain historical records.

  • 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).

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail DELEGATION-UGANDA-RECRUITMENT@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - PPI

Important information to read before applying

Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship).

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. 

Applications from non-eligible candidates will not be considered. 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.

The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin. 

Citizens from EU Member states:

  • must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation;
  • must hold a relevant entrance visa and / or temporary residence permit where applicable,  based on the traineeship agreement, the duration of the traineeship, and in compliance with the local legislation.