KENYA 2025: European Union Traineeships for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation – Political, Press and Information Section: (Deadline 4 June, 2025)

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? Apply for the EU traineeship of 6 months within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Kenya, starting in October 2025.

As part of the program, you will:

• Actively contribute 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.

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.

Eligibility

• Applicant must 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.

Deadline: June 4, 2025

Application

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address eeasjobs-083@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (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.

Mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – Political, Press and Information Section

For more information, visit Traineeship at the EU Delegation to Kenya.

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