A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Uganda, starting in October, 2024.

Main tasks:

• Research and analyse information;
• Contribute to the drafting of analytical reports on policies and current affairs;
• Support in the preparation of events organised by the Delegation;
• Participate in external meetings and events and report about them;
• Support the section in the preparation of visits, missions and meetings;
• Assist the Press Officer in the preparation of daily press reviews and visibility actions.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Taking into account the local health and security conditions, applicants currently residing in Uganda will only be considered.
• At least a Bachelor Diploma (or equivalent) in the field of political science, social science, journalism or economics;
• Very good command of spoken and written English;
• Highly motivated, willing to learn and able to work both in a multi-cultural team;
• Able to demonstrate strong sense of initiative, research, writing and analysis skills;
• Skilled in using Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Proven interest for EU affairs and international relations.

Additional requirements that would be an asset:

• Completed or ongoing Master studies in international relations or related field;
• Knowledge of Uganda’s parliamentary affairs;
• Knowledge of Uganda’s institutional system and political landscape;
• Experience in analysis of economic and sociological data;
• Experience in working in a team and in coordinating inputs from various colleagues;
• Social media skills;
• Networking skills.