European Union (EU) Delegation to Kenya Traineeship for Young Graduates 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 Kenya?

• Table of Content
• About European Commission
• European Union (EU) Delegation to Kenya Traineeship
• Aim and Benefits of European Union (EU) Delegation to Kenya Traineeship
• Requirements for European Union (EU) Delegation to Kenya Traineeship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

European Union (EU) Delegation to Kenya Traineeship

Aim and Benefits of European Union (EU) Delegation to Kenya Traineeship

A traineeship 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

Requirements for European Union (EU) Delegation to Kenya Traineeship Qualification

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 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;

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://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

  • Application form for funded traineeships 2025.docx

For more details, visit EU webpage