Grant opportunity

EU Delegation to Sierra Leone Funded Traineeship 2026

The EU Delegation to Sierra Leone is offering a funded traineeship for young graduates in its Political, Press and Information Section.

TraineeshipInternational relationsLawYouthSierra Leone
Funder
European External Action Service / EU Delegation to Sierra Leone
Application deadline
Application deadline: May 22, 2026
Award
Funded traineeship of up to 6 months
Applicant
Young graduates
Discipline
Law, Governance & Human Rights
Region
Africa
Posted
May 20, 2026

Call summary

Overview

The funded traineeship gives young graduates experience in the work of the EU Delegation to Sierra Leone, particularly in the Political, Press and Information Section.

Who can apply

  • The workbook lists the opportunity for Sierra Leonean young graduates.
  • Relevant backgrounds include law, social sciences, political science, journalism, international relations, or related fields.
  • Applicants should check the official EEAS Sierra Leone delegation page for nationality, age, education, language, and conflict-of-interest rules.

What it supports

  • Support to political reporting, press and public information, communication, policy monitoring, and delegation activities.
  • Professional exposure to diplomacy, EU external action, and development cooperation in Sierra Leone.

Funding and duration

The traineeship is funded and lasts up to six months, according to the workbook listing. Applicants should confirm monthly grant, insurance, visa, and duty-station terms on the official EEAS notice.

Application deadline

Application deadline: May 22, 2026

How to apply

Use the official EEAS Sierra Leone delegation website and follow the published traineeship application instructions by 22 May 2026.

Call details

The funded traineeship gives young graduates experience in the work of the EU Delegation to Sierra Leone, particularly in the Political, Press and Information Section.

European External Action Service / EU Delegation to Sierra Leone lists this opportunity for Young graduates, Law, Governance & Human Rights, Africa. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

The workbook lists the opportunity for Sierra Leonean young graduates.

Relevant backgrounds include law, social sciences, political science, journalism, international relations, or related fields.

Applicants should check the official EEAS Sierra Leone delegation page for nationality, age, education, language, and conflict-of-interest rules.

Support to political reporting, press and public information, communication, policy monitoring, and delegation activities.

Professional exposure to diplomacy, EU external action, and development cooperation in Sierra Leone.

The traineeship is funded and lasts up to six months, according to the workbook listing. Applicants should confirm monthly grant, insurance, visa, and duty-station terms on the official EEAS notice.

Application deadline: Application deadline: May 22, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official EEAS Sierra Leone delegation website and follow the published traineeship application instructions by 22 May 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.