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 second European language besides English is an advantage.