European Union (EU) Traineeship Program for African Graduates (Fully-funded) 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?

We offer 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 Commission
• European Union (EU) Traineeship Program
• Aim and Benefits of European Union (EU) Traineeship Program
• Requirements for European Union (EU) Traineeship Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About European Commission

We are the European Commission’s department for International Partnerships under the leadership of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen. Our role is to: work together with partner countries across the world to achieve sustainable development design the EU’s international partnership and development policy We are responsible for formulating the EU’s international partnership and development policy, with the ultimate goal to reduce poverty, ensure sustainable development, and promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law across the world. EU Internationa... continue reading

European Union (EU) Traineeship Program

Aim and Benefits of European Union (EU) Traineeship Program

• 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 European Union (EU) Traineeship Program 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

Documents Required for Application

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
•  An application form

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – Political Press and Information Section or Head of Delegation and Trade Sections (you may only apply to 1 traineeship per delegation, however based on your profile, the delegation could offer you a traineeship in another section).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit EU website