Delegation of the European Union to Kenya COOP Programme 2023

The Cooperation Section is in charge of EU-Kenya partnership and cooperation in line with the EU-Kenya Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027. The 30-staff Cooperation Section is divided in four teams: Head of Cooperation Office, Governance, Infrastructure and Green Growth. The Section deals with the implementation of the Global Gateway in Kenya and with the Team Europe approach.

Main tasks:

• Actively contribute to the work of the Cooperation Section as part of the Head of Cooperation Office.
• Support the Head of Cooperation Office on cross sector matters such as visitors’ mission panning, briefing papers and speeches, communication activities.
• Support the Head of Cooperation Office in some administrative matters, such as note-taking, drafting and cross-checking documents etc.
• Help in coordinating relations with EU Member States and other stakeholders on cooperation matters.
• Occasionally help the sector Heads in the thematic Cooperation sections with support tasks
• Fulfilling other duties, as required.

Qualifications or special requirements:

Cooperation Section Trainee:

• Hold a university degree, and have a proven interest in the field of international relations;
• Be keen to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Be a team player and good communicator;
• Familiarity with the way the EU works and general knowledge of the EU is a major advantage;
• Knowledge of a second European language besides English is an advantage.