Intern Program at the American Embassy in Gaborone - June 2016

Foreign National Student Intern Program

Introduction
 
The U.S. Mission in Botswana is seeking one qualified student for the Finance Intern position under the Foreign National Student Intern Program (FNSIP).

OPEN TO:Qualified Foreign National Students

CLOSING DATE: June 17,2016

WORK HOURS:Part Time 15 Hours/Week


Minimum Requirements
 
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Top candidates will have good quantitative skills, written English, and be sophisticated users of MS Word and Excel.  The intern must pass a medical clearance and security background check.  The intern should expect to receive a broad base of experience in a demanding work environment, be exposed to a western style of management, and learn about financial procedures in the world’s largest institution – the U.S. Government.

Job Specification
 
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Financial Management Center of the US Embassy is looking for a current university student focusing their studies in accounting, finance, economics, informatics, industrial engineering, or a related field - who has the time and interest to volunteer 10 - 15 hours/week, during the next 4 - 6 months.  The position will assist the Financial Management Officer with special projects such as:  statistical comparisons of activity with prior years and with other embassies in the region, staff motivation, new software programs, graphical representations of business activities, and special reports required by senior management.

Background and Purpose

The Foreign National Student Intern Program (FNSIP) is designed for students who are at least 18 years of age, are currently enrolled in an accredited university and are non-U.S. citizens seeking internship with U.S. Missions abroad. The program benefits both posts and students by providing the foreign national students with valuable educational experience in U.S. Missions and by assisting posts in accomplishing their mission goals. The purpose of the program is to offer students the challenge of working in a foreign affairs field and at the same time profit by their participation. There are no benefits attached to this internship and no compensation, nor any future employment rights.

Program Requirements


This program will be administered in accordance with U.S. law, as well as conform to host government law. For example, post would be in violation of U.S. law if we allowed an individual who is not within the definition of a student as set forth in 5 USC 3111 to participate in the FNSIP at the U.S. Mission.


-A student participating under this program is not considered to be a Federal employee for any purpose other than injury compensation or laws related to the Tort Claims Act.


-No compensation or benefits are offered.


-A student must sign Gratuitous Service Agreement before commencing the internship.


-Service is not creditable for leave accrual or any other employee type benefits.


-Interns are subject to termination at any time at the discretion of the Mission.


-Foreign national interns will not have access to classified materials or materials covered by the Privacy Act.

Eligibility


Only students who are non-U.S. citizens resident in the host country are eligible for the intern program, including any non-host country foreign nationals who are legal resident students of the host country. Non-host country foreign nationals are required to submit the same documentation as the other applicants.


Eligible students must also meet the definition of a student, pursuant to 5 USC 3111, as follows:


"3111. For the purpose of this section, "student" means 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 comparable recognized educational institution. An individual who is a student is deemed not to have ceased to be a student during an interim between school years if the interim is not more than 5 months and if such individual shows to the satisfaction of the Department that the individual has a bona fide intention of continuing to pursue a course of study or training in the same or different educational institution during the school semester (or other period into which the school year is divided) immediately after the interim."


[*Note: All FNSIP applicants must have graduated from high school or equivalent secondary school prior to beginning their internship.]


-The intern program applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.


-Student must have demonstrated potential to accomplish the type of work to be performed.

-Student must have good academic standing and provide a certified transcript. The student must also provide written permission from the educational institution that he/she can work at the U.S. Mission in Gaborone, Botswana.


-Student must have his/her own medical insurance, at least for the duration of internship.


Medical and Security Clearance


Student must receive medical and security clearances before commencement of the internship.

Performance Evaluation

The immediate supervisor of the intern will be responsible for providing any appropriate evaluation upon completion of the internship.

Duration of Program

The FNSIP is a year-round program.  Duration of each assignment is determined by the hiring office.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.  The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

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