Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Kenya – Political, Press and Information Section

Application 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 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.

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 [email protected]   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 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Kenya