Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI)

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?

We offer Traineeships of 6 months in 2026 within the following sections of the EU Delegation,. The tentative start date is July 2026

Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI):

Main tasks:

• Actively contribute to the work of the Political, Press and Information Section at the EU Delegation to Kenya.
• Under the guidance of the Head of Political, Press and Information Section, 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.

Qualifications or special requirements:

We look for:

• 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.