Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to Malawi at European External Action Service (EEAS)

Job Description

We offer:

A traineeship of 6 months within the Political, Press & Information Section of the EU Delegation to Malawi, starting in June 2025.

For a motivated candidate who has acquired skills in research, analysis, drafting and presenting, who is willing to put in the legwork and the hours to contribute to the work of the Political, Press and Information Section. The successful candidate demonstrates a hands-on, pro-active attitude, an openness to learning, a willingness to put in long hours, flexibility to deal with a fluctuating workload and an eagerness to contribute ideas.

Main tasks:

• Conduct in-depth research on key issues of interest (e.g. current affairs, elections, key government institutions, institutions advancing human rights, democracy, accountability and civic participation, civil society in Malawi, etc.);
• Contribute to analysis of current affairs which have a bearing on the EU’s position in Malawi.
• Drafting reports, fact sheets, articles;
• Preparation of communication materials, incl. via social media channels;
• Contribute to our public diplomacy through events, social media and all manner of interactions with Malawian authorities, institutions, entities, agencies, CSOs and the general public;
• Support the work of the colleagues in the Cooperation Section as needed;
• Support with general and administrative tasks within the PPI section.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Bachelors’s degree in political science, diplomacy, international relations, peace and conflict studies;
• A keen understanding of Malawi’s politics, economics and governance and of international cooperation
• Maximum 1 year of work experience, no previous experience of more than six weeks in the EU Institutions;
• Fluency in English;
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills
• A hands-on, pro-active, ‘consider it done’ attitude, an openness to learning, a willingness to put in long hours, flexibility to deal with a fluctuating work load, and an eagerness to contribute ideas.

Method Of Application

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

DEADLINE: MAY 5, 2025