Internship at the Netherlands Embassy in Oslo - Economic and Political Department

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Vacaturetype

Diversen

Naam organisatie

Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken

Standplaats

Oslo

Publicatiedatum

12 oktober 2018

Sluitingsdatum

26 oktober 2018

Intern at the Dutch Embassy in Oslo

The Netherlands Embassy in Oslo offers Dutch students, who have not yet finished their education, the opportunity to work as a full time (40 hours) intern at the embassy in the period from January to June 2019 (exact period to be agreed upon).

Internship description

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to get insight in the work of the embassy and you will actively contribute to results. You will be working with politics, Arctic, energy, trade, sustainable economy and communication. Tasks include answering questions directed to the embassy from stakeholders in Norway and in the Netherlands, drafting briefing notes, organizing events and dealing with trade requests. You will also attend seminars, meetings and other gatherings on which you write reports. You will also have the possibility to learn more about the work of the embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the field of consular, defense, trade and public diplomacy [JB emphasis]. The embassy has a small team that encourages you to take initiative especially in areas that are relevant for the embassy and your study objectives.  

Qualifications

General requirements

• Enrolled student at a Dutch or foreign University/ HBO
• Dutch nationality

Professional competences

• Written and oral fluency in both Dutch and English. Knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is a strong asset.
• Experience with Word, Excel, SharePoint and social media.

Personal qualities

• Enthusiastic and independent
• Flexible
• Analytical skills
• Team work
• Eager to learnp
• Strong research skills
   

Working environment

The embassy offers a dynamic, international and challenging working environment in which you will get the opportunity to get acquainted with the functioning and procedures of the ministry and at an embassy and, furthermore, offers you the possibility to deepen and develop knowledge in your fields of interest. The atmosphere is motivating and supportive. Together with your supervisor, you will be able to shape your own internship experience to meet your predetermined internship objectives.

Conditions and compensation

As an intern, you will qualify for housing and internship compensation from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For more information on compensation, visit this website.

More information and/or apply?

Please send your CV and motivation letter (in English) to osl@minbuza.nl. The application deadline is 26 October 2018.

Het Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken voert een actief diversiteitsbeleid en zet in opeen inclusieve organisatie. We doen dit door de verschillen van mensen optimaal in tezetten en te benutten. We streven bij de samenstelling van teams en bij de aanname vannieuw talent naar diversiteit in leeftijd, geslacht, cultuur, achtergrond, geaardheid,kennis en competenties .