EU Delegation to Kenya Traineeship Program 2025: Apply for Exciting Internship Opportunities

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for international relations and interested in learning about the work of a diplomatic mission? The EU Delegation to Kenya is offering a 6-month traineeship starting in May 2025, providing a unique opportunity to work within the Head of Delegation and Trade Section. This Kenya Traineeship will give you valuable insight into how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Kenya, while allowing you to gain hands-on experience in the field of diplomacy and international trade.

Duties and Responsibilities of Kenya Traineeship

• 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

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Required Skills

• 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;

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