Deadline: May 22, 2026
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 Sierra Leone? Applications are open for the Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to Sierra Leone 2026.
A traineeship of up to 6 months in 2026 within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation. The tentative start date are June and October 2026.
The European Union (EU) is a close political and economic partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic missions, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.
The EU Delegation to Sierra Leone:
- Upholds values and interests of the European Union
- Promotes fundamental rights, good governance and accountable democracy
- Supports Sierra Leone’s development agenda and sustainable development goals for a better life for all
- Stimulates inclusive growth, private sector and job creation
- Fosters regional peace and stability, economic integration and trade development.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to daily drafting of the Delegation’s press review
- Contribute to updating the Delegation’s website and social media platforms
- Contribute to draft press releases and other documents addressed to the media
- Assist the Political Section with specific research work of socio-political nature
- Contribute to political, trade and economic analysis on the local and regional situations
- Support public diplomacy including information and communication and use of social media, organisation of and participation in various internal and external events (meetings, seminars, conferences, etc.)
- Assist in organising and participate in the events of the EU Delegation.
Eligibility
- Taking into account the local health and security conditions, only applicants currently holding Sierra Leone citizenship will be considered.
- At least having achieved a B.A. degree in Law, Social Sciences, Political Sciences or Journalism
- Candidates must have less than one year of professional experience after their graduation y the signing date 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).
Application
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address [email protected] and send the following documents:
- A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (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
For more information, visit EU Funded Traineeship.
