The EU Delegation to Lesotho is offering a paid traineeship for 6 months starting in May 2024 in the Political, Press and Information area. The traineeship is open to young graduates interested in international relations and the relationship between Lesotho and the European Union. The traineeship provides an opportunity to learn about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Lesotho.
The deadline for the submission of applications is 25 February 2024 at 23:59 (Maseru time).
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations and in the relationship of Lesotho with the European Union?
Are you curious to learn more about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Lesotho?
We offer:
A funded traineeship of 6 months in the Political, Press and Information area of the EU Delegation to Lesotho, starting in May 2024, subject to respect to the local legislation.
The Political, Press and Information area is responsible for political analysis and reporting, relations in this field with the Lesotho interlocutors, coordination with EU Member States and organisation of public events. It also covers press and information activities.
Main tasks:
- Information gathering and analysis on political, social, and economic developments in Lesotho, and assisting in the preparation of reports on such developments and dynamics;
- Translation of documents of interest for the Delegation from and to Sesotho;
- Assist in the analysis of media reports, in the monitoring and preparation of contents for social media and in the organization of public events of the EU Delegation.
Qualifications or special requirements:
- Minimum: A Bachelor Degree in political science, international relations, economics or law; minimum final mark of 70%
- Fluent in English and Sesotho language;
- Maximum one year of professional experience;
- No previous experience in EU Institutions longer than 6 weeks.