Nov 4, Norwegian Embassy In Nairobi Student Trainee Program Jobs in Kenya

Do you want to get a unique insight into the foreign service, and learn more about Kenya and Somalia? The Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi is offering an internship in spring 2024, starting in mid-February 2024. Application deadline 1 December 2023.

The purpose of the internship scheme is to spread knowledge about and interest in the work in the foreign service. As an intern, you will gain a good insight into the embassy’s many tasks and tasks and several aspects of Norway’s cooperation with the UN (UNEP and UN Habitat), Kenya and Somalia. The tasks will include political and economic reporting, information and communication work, aid management, multilateral work, business promotion, facilitation of visits/events, as well as administrative and consular tasks.

Nairobi is one of the UN capitals and several UN and multilateral organizations are based in Nairobi. Norway has broad cooperation with the UN, Kenya and Somalia. The interns will be given particular responsibility for strengthening our internal and external communication around this collaboration.

Qualifications

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 English skills (written and spoken)

Scholarships and practical conditions

The internship lasts for six months, starting in February 2024.

The trainee scheme is unpaid, but the trainee receives a stipend which currently amounts to NOK 14,000 per month.

The intern must cover his own travel and living expenses, and is responsible for obtaining accommodation.

Any expenses incurred prior to joining will not be covered in such situations.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Embassy In Nairobi Student Trainee Program Jobs in Kenya

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