Funded Traineeship in Political & Press Section – EU Delegation Liberia

About the role

The EU Delegation in Liberia offers a funded traineeship of up to six months within its Political, Press and Information Section. The position is designed for recent graduates who want to gain hands‑on experience in diplomatic work, media monitoring and public diplomacy.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor Liberian print, broadcast and online media and compile daily press reviews.
• Research legislative developments such as security sector reform and human‑rights issues, and contribute to political briefings.
• Create and publish content for the Delegation’s social‑media channels and draft press releases.
• Support the organisation of high‑level events and press conferences, handling logistics and content preparation.
• Attend meetings with ministries, partners and civil‑society groups and produce accurate minutes and summaries.

Required profile

• Liberian national currently residing in Liberia.
• Recent university graduate (minimum Bachelor’s degree) with less than one year of professional experience.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong research interest in West African geopolitics and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• High adaptability to a multicultural environment.

Required skills

• Social media management.
• Basic graphic‑design skills.

What we offer

• Funded traineeship lasting up to six months, tentatively starting in October 2026.
• Opportunity to work directly with EU diplomatic staff and gain experience in political analysis, media relations and event management.