Traineeship opportunity at the Embassy of Finland in Addis Ababa

The Embassy of Finland in Addis Ababa is seeking a motivated and proactive trainee for a six months fixed-term position starting in June 2026. The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience in Finland's foreign policy, development cooperation, and multilateral engagement, particularly with the African Union.

 

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will support the Embassy’s staff in a wide range of duties and gain familiarity with the full scope of the Embassy’s work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in matters related to the African Union (AU), where Finland is a partner country
• Monitoring and reporting on the political and economic situation in Ethiopia and on development cooperation between Finland and Ethiopia, particularly in regards to humanitarian assistance
• Conducting background research and analytical tasks in support of diplomatic work
• Media monitoring and preparation of media summaries
• Assisting diplomats in their respective duties
• Preparing incoming visits
• Assisting in the preparation and organization of Embassy meetings and events
• Supporting the Embassy’s communications, including updating the Embassy’s social media accounts
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the Embassy’s management

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be a university student in a relevant field, such as international relations, political science, economics, development studies, law, communications, or a related discipline, or have graduated no more than one year prior to the start of the position
• This position is open only to candidates currently residing in Ethiopia.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong interest in international relations, foreign policy, development cooperation, or related fields
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a multicultural environment
• Excellent command of English; additional language skills are considered an asset
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to gain insight into Finland’s diplomatic work in Ethiopia, Africa, and multilateral cooperation
• Practical experience in an international and dynamic working environment
• Development of professional skills relevant to careers in international affairs
• A supportive and engaging Embassy team

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following in English:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter describing your relevant experience, motivation, and salary expectation
• Contact details of three references

Please send your application by May 24^th, 2026 to:
[email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants will be informed about the selection timetable and process.