Ministry of Foreign Affairs is offering undergraduate internship programme at Singapore Headquarters. FSOs are groomed along two career paths, “Functional and Corporate” and “Political and Economic”. Depending on intern’s inclinations and strengths, they may wish to select placements based on their preferred career track. Interns will receive a stipend of S$1,000 per month or pro-rated thereof. As places are limited, priority will be given to penultimate year students. Internship application deadline is 30th November 2015.

Field of Internship: Foreign Service Officer (FSO). FSOs are groomed along two career paths, “Functional and Corporate” and “Political and Economic”.
Course Level: Internship
Internship Provider: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Internship can be taken at: Singapore Headquarters

Eligibility: Outstanding Singapore citizens who are in the midst of their tertiary education (including Masters), and are considering MFA for employment may apply.  All academic disciplines are welcome.  As places are limited, priority will be given to penultimate year students.
-Fresh graduates or those in their final semester of study should apply under the Graduate Internship Programme.
-Candidates should have a deep interest in international and domestic affairs; possess strong analytical and conceptual abilities, excellent written and oral communication skills, a capacity for effective working relations, and good planning and organisational abilities.

Internship Open for International Students: Singapore citizens are eligible to apply for this internship programme.

Is this paid internship? Interns will receive a stipend of S$1,000 per month or pro-rated thereof. There will be no CPF contribution.
-Interns assigned to an Overseas Mission (OM) should finance and ensure validity of the following for the duration of the internship:
-Airfare
-Accommodation (Intern may apply for a reimbursement of up to 50%, based on hostel-equivalent rates, subject to approval)
-Visa
-Travel Insurance
-If required, MFA will provide the necessary documentation to confirm the appointment.

Internship Description: Undergraduates who are considering a career as a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) are welcome to participate in our Undergraduate Internship Programme. Interested candidates may apply for a 4-week attachment to one of the Directorates in our Singapore Headquarters (HQ), or with selected Overseas Missions (OMs). FSOs are groomed along two career paths, “Functional and Corporate” and “Political and Economic”.  Depending on your inclinations and strengths, you may wish to select placements based on your preferred career track.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Internship Duration: Interested candidates may apply for a 4-week attachment to one of the Directorates in our Singapore Headquarters (HQ), or with selected Overseas Missions (OMs).

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Internship Application Deadline: Internship application deadline is 30th November 2015.

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