EU Delegation/Office Funded Traineeships for Young Graduates at Kenya 2024

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?

Traineeships of up to 6 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to Kenya, starting in July 2024 and/or October 2024:

• Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI)
• Traineeship in the HoD and Trade Sections

• Table of Content
• About European External Action Service (EEAS)
• Funded Traineeships
• Aim and Benefits of Funded Traineeships
• Requirements for Funded Traineeships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About European External Action Service (EEAS)

The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the European Union’s diplomatic service. Since 2011, the EEAS carries out the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy to promote peace, prosperity, security, and the interests of Europeans across the globe. The EEAS works under the political guidance of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission (often referred to as HR/VP).  A  strong asset of the EEAS is its ability to work closely with the foreign and de... continue reading

Funded Traineeships

Aim and Benefits of Funded Traineeships

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.

Requirements for Funded Traineeships Qualification

• 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;
• 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

Application Deadline

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://europa.eu/europass/en (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

For more details, visit EU website.