Qualifications
It is a prerequisite that the applicant meets the requirements for student interns that are described on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website , and accepts the conditions mentioned there.
In the assessment of candidates, emphasis will be placed on:
started higher education in social sciences, economics or legal subjects
relevant academic background and interest in foreign policy
knowledge of Kenyan and/or Somali politics, culture and society is an advantage
experience from or interest in aid/development cooperation is an advantage
personal initiative
analytical properties
good abilities for both collaboration and independent work
experience with social media and online publishing
very good written presentation skills in Norwegian
very good English skills (written and spoken)
Scholarships and practical conditions
The traineeship lasts for six months, starting in September 2023.
The trainee scheme is unpaid, but the trainee receives a stipend which currently amounts to NOK 14,000 per month. The scholarship can be combined with support from Lånekassen. The intern must cover his own travel and living expenses, and is himself responsible for obtaining accommodation.
Applicants must be prepared that changes in the Travel Council for Kenya may result in the offer of internships having to be withdrawn. Any expenses incurred prior to joining will not be covered in such situations.
Applications in Norwegian, with a CV, references and documentation from the place of study (diploma/transcript or confirmation of study place) should be sent to emb.nairobi@mfa.no no later than 2 June 2023. Please send the application and attachments in a combined PDF file, where the applicant’s name is included in the file name. The e-mail’s title field is marked with “Internship application autumn 2023”.Questions about the internship place can be directed to Council of Ministers Geir Arne Schei at geir.arne.schei@mfa.no
Apply via :
emb.nairobi@mfa.no
