7 Internship Opportunities Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali
job Description
The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is happy to announce its local internship program designed to provide Rwandan students with a unique opportunity to work at the U.S. Embassy Kigali. The official internship program period will run from January through May 31, 2023; applicants must be available to work a minimum of ten (10) consecutive weeks during the internship period.
The U.S. Embassy would like to highlight that this internship program is an unpaid program; as such, there are no financial benefits attached and no compensation. Additionally, no future employment guarantees, or privileges will arise from an intern’s participation in this program.
Below are the open internship vacancies, position description duties are also in the call for application
1. General Services Office Digital Projects Intern
2. Human Resources Intern
3. Management Assistant Intern
4. Electrical Engineering Intern
5. HVAC Technician Intern
6. American Center Intern
7. USAID Rwanda Education Office Intern
Eligibility criteria are as follow:
- At least 18 years old at the start of participation in the program.
- A citizen or permanent legal resident of Rwanda.
- Meet the definition of a student as defined in 5 CFR § 308.101: “Student is an individual who is enrolled not less than half-time in a high school*, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university or other accredited educational institution.
- Student applicants are subject to personnel security investigations and be able to obtain a public trust security clearance level.
- Application procedure:
- Submit an online application: U.S. Embassy Kigali Foreign Service National Internship Program Application
- Applications must include an official transcript illustrating good academic standing.
- Proof of enrollment from an Educational institution.
- Any additional documentation (CV, references, letter of recommendation, etc.)
The deadline to apply is October 21, 2022. ONLY applications submitted through the online application form will be accepted by Human Resources Office. All supporting documents must be uploaded for an applicant to be considered.
U.S. Embassy Kigali provides reasonable accommodation as needed to persons with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact the U.S. Embassy’s Human Resources Office at HRKigali@state.gov for assistance.
Please find more information in the Call for Application.
