Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to Zambia and Comesa

Position description

A traineeship of 6 months within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Zambia, starting in May2025.

The Political, Press and Information Section is responsible for political analysis and reporting, relations with the Government of Zambia and its institutions as well as coordination of EU Member States. It also covers press and information activities, including press statements, the coordination of press events and relations with local and international press.

Main tasks:

• Assist in the analysis of the political situation in Zambia and the development of EU/Zambia cooperation, research specific topics of interest
• Draft briefings, speeches and assist with reporting on political and socio-economic issues
• Draft, proof-read and edit documents, including for public and social media
• Support communication and visibility outreach, including on social media
• Support organisation of visibility events under the supervision of the Head of the Political, Press and Information Section
• Assist the Head of the Political, Press and Information Section in ad-hoc tasks

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Political Science or similar studies
• Proven interest in African political affairs
• Prior experience in Africa, in international institutions or foreign policy is considered an advantage
• Excellent spoken and written English, additional language skills are an asset
• Very good knowledge of the EU institutions and policies
• Excellent time-management skills as well as strong communication skills
• Adaptability, ability to work under pressure and a proactive approach towards assigned tasks

Application instructions

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