Deadline: June 4, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Kenya. Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Kenya?
Main Task
- Actively contributes to the work of the Political, Press and Information Section at the EU Delegation to Kenya.
- Under the guidance of the political adviser, follow Kenyan political trends and contribute to political reporting and analysis.
- Contribute to the Delegation engagement with the Kenyan media
- Under the guidance of the Delegation Press and Information Officer, regularly update the Delegation website and social media accounts.
- Support the Political, Press and Information Section in the design and layout of information material.
- Assist with press reviews
- Meeting preparation and minutes taking
- Fulfilling other duties, as required.
Requirements
- Hold a university degree, and have a proven interest in the field of international relations, political sciences, security, trade relations, journalism/media or other related subjects, with a particular focus on African affairs;
- Have proven analytical, organizational, research and drafting skills;
- Be a team player and good communicator;
- Be hard working and see the internship as an opportunity for professional and personal development;
- General knowledge of the EU foreign policy priorities with a particular focus on Africa is a major advantage;
- Excellent command of written and spoken English;
Program Details
- A traineeship of 6 months within the Political, Press and InformationSection of the EU Delegation to Kenya, starting in October 2025.
Benefits
- Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee.
How to apply?
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address eeasjobs-083@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:
- A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae ( CV ) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (CVs in other format will not be considered)
- a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
- and an application form .
Please mention in the subject of your e-mail : Funded Traineeship – Political, Press and Information Section
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