Apply for the Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Kenya
Application Deadline: 11 April 2025
Apply for the 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? Then apply for the EU Traineeship!
EU offers:
A Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Kenya of 6 months within the Head of Delegation and Trade Section of the EU Delegation to Kenya, starting in May 2025.
Traineeship in the HoD and Trade Sections:
Main tasks:
- Support the Head of Delegation and Deputy Head of Delegation in horizontal coordination of Delegation activities across all sectors (political affairs, press and information, economic affairs, development cooperation, administration, security)
- Follow Kenya’s relations with third countries and analyse Kenya’s foreign policy objectives in the region
- Monitor peace and security developments in the region and analyse Kenya’s approach to addressing them
- Participate in meetings, take notes and draft flash reports as requested
- Support Head of Delegation and Deputy Head of Delegation in coordination of EU Member States Embassies meetings
- Support the Head of Trade Section on EU Economic Diplomacy initiatives in co-ordination with Member States and private sector
- Follow issues regarding the implementation of the EPA at national level
- Follow other agreements pertaining to trade and investment
- Monitor the situation and track the evolution of investment and trade flows, forecasts, investment policy and legislation, fiscal policy, tax system, financial services, etc. and their possible impact on the trade relations with the EU.
- Follow up issues relating to access by EU exporters to the market of the host country
- Fulfil other duties as required
Qualifications or special 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 paid 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;
How to apply?
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address eeasjobs-036@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 – Head of Delegation and Trade Sections
Important information to read before applying
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.
Applications from non-eligible candidates will not be considered. After the evaluation of all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email. In case the selected candidates are not able to present the required documents, their application will be rejected.
The Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Kenya can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin.
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