Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Rwanda

Job 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 Rwanda?

We offer:

Traineeships of 6 months in 2026 within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation. The tentative start date for the two traineeship sessions is in July 2026 and in November 2026.

Main tasks:

• Media analysis and summaries for media review
• Involvement in strategic and social media communication
• Drafting of analytical and political reports
• Participation in meetings and note-taking/reporting
• Contacts with civil society and participation in external events

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• University degree in international relations, African studies, EU studies, political science, public policy, economics, media/journalism or similar disciplines
• Fluency in English (written and oral expression) as working language
• French will be an asset
• Interest in and knowledge of political and economic developments in the region, the EU and international affairs
• Some traineeship or other practical experience in a workplace, NGO or association ideally abroad (not exceeding 12 months)
• Experience with (professional/institutional) social media publications
• We discourage AI-generated applications
• 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 address DELEGATION-RWANDA-HR@eeas.europa.eu 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, indicating your availability for which session (you may be available for both but only one will be assigned). Find application form below

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