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 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. Please see below open internship vacancies.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INTERN
Description of duties: The intern will participate in hands-on installation and repairs
of the electrical power and lighting system, control circuitry, and other building
electrical systems. Work includes, but is not limited to, emergency generator
controls, HVAC power and controls, mechanical pump power and controls, fire alarm
system controls and devices, panel boards, UPS system, automatic transfer switches,
relay controls, programmable control systems for switchgear, medium voltage
transformers, motor control centers, convenience outlet power circuits, lighting
fixtures and lighting control circuits. The intern will ensure that all assigned repairs
are accomplished promptly using the manufacturers recommended repair or
replacement parts and meet International Building Code standards/requirements for
installation methods and serviceability.
Finally, the intern will participate in preventive maintenance on Embassy electrical
systems.
Skills required: Electrical educational background.
Language level required: Basic knowledge of English and fluency in Kinyarwanda
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.
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