Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Ethiopia – Cooperation Section

The deadline for submitting applications is 03/04/2025

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 Ethiopia?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Cooperation (COOP) Section of the EU Delegation/ to Ethiopia, starting in May  2025.

The selected candidate will support the work of the Cooperation section, on topics like Governance, Economy, Green Deal, and Human Development. The candidate will also contribute with policy analysis on sectors relevant to the cooperation with Ethiopia, and support communication activities.

Main tasks: 

• Research and contribute to reports and briefings on the topics relevant to the development cooperation between the EU and Ethiopia
• Policy analysis on sectors relevant to the cooperation section
• Monitor the cooperation agenda of DPG JWGs
• Support the preparation of meetings with external interlocutors
• Contribute to organising events
• Contribute to other ad hoc tasks of the section.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Taking into account the local health and security conditions, applicants currently residing in [Ethiopia] will only be considered.
• At least Bachelor's degree in a related field such as International Relations, European Studies, Sociology, Law, Economics, Political Sciences;
• Interest in and preferably prior knowledge of development field
• Interest in and preferably prior knowledge of European strategies and policies
• Excellent organisational, reporting and networking skills with individual drive and team spirit;
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Solid editing and researching skills;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, and drafting skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-ETHIOPIA-HR@eeas.europa.eu  and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (CVs in other format will not be considered)
• a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
• and an application form.

  • Follow the link to download the application form 

    Ethiopia_Application form for funded traineeships_2025- COOP.docx

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - COOP Section (you may only apply to 1 traineeship per delegation, however based on your profile, the delegation could offer you a traineeship in another section).

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.