Application Deadline: March 15, 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 Namibia?
Main tasks:
- Organising EU coordination meetings, incl. drafting agenda, annotated agenda, and meeting minutes (political, cultural, consular/Schengen) ;
- Contributing to the drafting of political reports ;
- Drafting speeches, talking points, briefings for hierarchy ;
- Researching specific topics of relevance in Namibia in relation to political and economic developments ;
- Support the organisation of public diplomacy and media events ;
- Support coordination of communication of the delegation.
Requirements
- Young graduates with at least a bachelor Diploma (or equivalent) in Political Science, Africa Studies, Communication, Journalism or related
- Strong analytical and drafting skills
- Strong social media and digital communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Fluent spoken and written English
Benefits
- A traineeship of 6 months within the Head of Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Namibia, starting in May 2025.
- 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 – EUD Namibia
Important information to read before applying
Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship).
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