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 political adviser, 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.
Fulfilling other duties, as required.
Qualifications or special requirements:
Political Press and Information Trainee:
Hold a university degree, and have a proven interest in the field of international relations, political sciences or journalism/media;
Have proven social media skills;
Be a team player and good communicator;
Familiarity with the way the EU works and general knowledge of Europe is a major advantage;
Knowledge of second European language besides English is an advantage.
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Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-kenya-recruitment@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – Political, Press and Information Section, Head of Delegation Section (UNEP and UN Habitat) or Cooperation Section (you may only apply to 1 traineeship per delegation, however based on your profile, the delegation could offer you a traineeship in another section).Important information to read before applyingBefore applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship)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.Applications from non-eligible candidates will not be considered. After the evaluation of all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email. In case the selected candidate is not able to present the required documents, his/her candidacy will be rejected.The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin.Citizens from EU Member states:The Delegation informs that even if our Headquarters confirm the eligibility of the selected candidate, traineeships could be postponed, suspended or even cancelled considering the context of the COVID-19 in the host country as well as in the country of origin where applicable.
Apply via :
delegation-kenya-recruitment@eeas.europa.eu