Campaign conceptualisation. Press reviews. Social media content. EU political and trade policy dialogues. And a diplomatic posting covering both Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This funded traineeship at the EU Delegation in Colombo is for young graduates with strong communications skills who want to work at the intersection of EU diplomacy and public outreach in South Asia.
The EU Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives supports EU political and trade policy dialogues, provides analysis of political and economic developments in both countries, and manages the press and information activities of the Delegation.
⚠️ Only applicants who are Sri Lankan nationals, or non-Sri Lankan nationals already residing in Sri Lanka with a resident visa valid for the full duration of the traineeship, will be considered.
What Is This Traineeship?
A funded traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The tentative start date is Mid-July 2026.
Main Tasks
📣 Supporting the Delegation Communications Team in conceptualising and executing campaigns
🎪 Participating in the preparation of events
🗞️ Preparing daily press reviews and newsletters
📋 Supporting the review and development of project factsheets
📌 Contributing to other ad hoc tasks of the section
Who Should Apply?
🔹 Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field — communications, public relations, media, social sciences, or similar
🔹 Excellent communication and drafting skills in English
🔹 Good computer literacy and creative spirit
🔹 Interest and ability to work in a multicultural environment
🔹 Skills in designing and developing content for social media and newsletters
🔹 Self-motivated
🔹 Knowledge of local languages — Sinhala and/or Tamil — is an advantage
🔹 Has less than one year of professional experience after graduation by the signing date of the Traineeship agreement
⚠️ Other traineeships, student jobs, or volunteering work carried out during university or after graduation are not considered as professional experience for this criterion.
Eligible Candidates
⚠️ This traineeship is only open to:
🇱🇰 Sri Lankan nationals
🌍 Non-Sri Lankan nationals already residing in Sri Lanka with a valid resident visa covering the full duration of the traineeship
Grant & Financial Conditions
💶 Monthly grant provided to cover living expenses
⚠️ All costs related to travel, visa, insurance, and accommodation must be borne by the trainee.
For EU Member State citizens:
🛡️ Must provide proof of coverage against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation
🪪 Must hold a relevant entrance visa and/or temporary residence permit where applicable — based on the traineeship agreement, its duration, and compliance with local legislation
⚠️ The traineeship can only be offered in compliance with local legislation and the legislation of the country of origin.
How to Apply
Send the following documents to delegation-sri-lanka-ppi-trainees@eeas.europa.eu:
📄 A detailed Europass CV — CVs in any other format will not be considered. Download at: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
✉️ A cover letter describing why you want to participate in an EU traineeship
📋 The completed application form — download here: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2026/documents/SRI%20LANKA%20-%20Application%20form%20for%20funded%20traineeships%202026_Local%20resident.docx
📌 Subject line of your email: Funded Traineeship - your Name/PPI Section-Communication
⚠️ Before applying, examine the dedicated website and the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 — Paid traineeship).
⚠️ Applications from non-eligible candidates will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email.
Activity Details
📅 Tentative start date: Mid-July 2026
📍 Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
⏳ Duration: Up to 6 months
👤 Category: Trainee
Deadline
⏰ 02 June 2026
Apply & More Information
📧 delegation-sri-lanka-ppi-trainees@eeas.europa.eu
📋 Application form: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2026/documents/SRI%20LANKA%20-%20Application%20form%20for%20funded%20traineeships%202026_Local%20resident.docx
🌐 Official page: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/sri-lanka/funded-traineeships-young-graduates-eu-delegation-sri-lanka-and-maldives_en
