Funded EU Delegation Traineeship in Namibia – Press & Digital Communication

About the role

The EU Delegation to Namibia offers a six‑month funded traineeship in 2026 within its Press, Political and Information Section. The role focuses on digital communication, media engagement and promoting the EU’s green diplomacy agenda to Namibian audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Delegation’s social media channels – planning, drafting, publishing and monitoring content.
• Create digital assets, including graphics and short‑form videos, to highlight EU policies and the “Trees for Tomorrow” green diplomacy campaign.
• Assist in organising and covering public‑diplomacy events and media briefings.
• Draft communication products such as press releases, web articles, speeches and talking points.
• Conduct targeted research to ensure communication outputs are relevant to the Namibian context.
• Contribute to EU coordination tasks and political reporting as needed.

Required profile

• University degree (minimum bachelor’s) in Political Science, Communication, Journalism, Media Studies or a related field.
• Less than one year of professional experience after graduation.
• Strong writing and storytelling abilities, adaptable to different audiences.
• Good understanding of Namibian society, media landscape and current affairs.
• Interest in environmental and climate‑related issues.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Social media management
• Digital content creation
• Basic video production/editing

What we offer

• A funded six‑month traineeship starting tentatively in September 2026.
• Hands‑on experience in diplomatic communication and public diplomacy.
• Opportunity to work on EU green diplomacy initiatives in an international setting.