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.
Internship Opportunity Information:
USAID RWANDAN EDUCATION OFFICE INTERN
Description of duties: The USAID Rwanda Education Office intern will support key
education team tasks, including knowledge management and file organization, media
and communications, logistics, and attendance at field site visits. During the
internship period, the intern will assist with occasional notetaking and ensure that the
Education Office’s communications materials (i.e., presentations, fact sheets, and
portfolio briefs) are up to date. The intern will also assist in producing written and
visual stories for social media, often following field visits to areas of activity
implementation. Finally, the intern will assist the Education Office in maintaining
files of key work products.
Skills required: Education or Communications related background
Language level required: Fluency in English
Internship Eligibility:
• 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.
Program Requirements:
1. The official internship program period runs from January through May 31,
2023.
2. Applicants must be available to work a minimum of ten (10) consecutive
weeks during the internship period.
Application Procedure:
1. Submit an online application: U.S. Embassy Kigali Foreign Service National
Internship Program Application
2. Applications must include an official transcript illustrating good academic
standing.
3. Proof of enrollment from an educational institution.
4. Any additional documentation (CV, references, letter of recommendation,
etc.)
Please contact the Human Resources Office at Kigalihrrecruitment@state.gov with
any questions.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS OCTOBER 21, 2022 AT 11:59PM
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