The FES Office in Nairobi, Kenya offers three months internships to students who are interested in gaining work experience in a social democratic political foundation. You will work in a small team, with diverse backgrounds and experiences. You will work with the FES team and our partners on ongoing activities and also be involved in research activities, event planning, documentation and general administration.
Prospective interns should have:
- A demonstrated interest in social issues and identification with the values of FES.
- A Bachelor Degree in Political Science or a related field (i.e. International Relations, Economics, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Law, etc.) or currently enrolled in a programme.
- Strong written and oral English language skills. The ability to communicate fluently in English is indispensable.
- Commitment to the political ideas and values of FES
- All interns from abroad are requested to arrange for an international health care insurance
- Valid Visa (required for applicants from abroad)
About us
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a non-profit German foundation funded by the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany and headquartered in Bonn and Berlin. FES promotes the values of Social Democracy, together with partners around the world. Central to its work are the promotion of democracy and social justice, economic and social development, strong, free, and member-driven trade unions, and the advocacy of human rights and gender justice. On the African continent, FES has been working for social justice, democracy, peace, and international solidarity through its vast network of more than 20 country and project offices. It has encouraged and nurtured political exchange between Africa, Germany, and Europe for many years, acting as a partner to political parties, parliaments, trade unions, media, civil society groups, and the interested public.
FES has been active in Kenya since 1964 and has collaborated with a wide array of partners from universities, civil society organizations, trade unions, government departments, local communities, and political parties who share and support the values and ideas of Social Democracy. Its cooperation with Kenyan partners continues to be based on the values of Social Democracy. With partners in Kenya, FES works on different national but also global and regional issues.
Application Guidelines
Interested applicants should submit in English:
- Letter of motivation (maximum one page)
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum two pages)
- Preferred period of internship
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