Funded Traineeship in Political Press & Information (EU Delegation Uganda)

About the role

The EU Delegation to Uganda offers a funded traineeship of up to six months in the Political Press and Information (PPI) Section. This position is designed for a recent graduate who wants to gain hands‑on experience in diplomatic work, research, and communication within the EU’s development cooperation framework.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct in‑depth research on EU‑Uganda cooperation and political developments.
• Draft analytical reports, briefings and contribute to communication and visibility activities.
• Assist in data coordination, consolidating inputs from EU Member States.
• Support event preparation, attend meetings and produce comprehensive reports.
• Contribute to youth‑engagement initiatives and manage related social media content.
• Maintain and organise archival records related to EU‑Uganda cooperation.

Required profile

• Currently residing in Uganda.
• Holder of at least a Bachelor’s degree in political science, social science, economics, communications, history or a related field.
• Less than one year of professional experience after graduation.
• Very good command of spoken and written English.
• Highly motivated, proactive and able to work in a multicultural team.
• Strong research, writing and analytical abilities.
• Interest in international relations, development cooperation and the socio‑economic context of Uganda.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in managing social media platforms.

What we offer

• A funded traineeship lasting up to six months, tentatively starting on 1 November 2026.
• Opportunity to work closely with EU diplomats and gain practical experience in political analysis and communication.
• Exposure to the functioning of an EU Delegation and its cooperation projects in Uganda.