The U.S. Embassy in Chisinau, Moldova is offering two internship opportunities to students from leading Universities of the Republic of Moldova. The following internship positions are available: Management Intern, and Political/Economic Intern. A detailed description of each internship position is provided on page two.
Internship Dates: The 2021 student internship program will run from April 1 through May 31, 2021. The dates and duration of each internship are flexible and may range from four to eight weeks depending on the university schedule, student’s availability, and the needs of the Embassy. The intern’s work schedule may vary and can be full-time or part-time. Due to the pandemic situation, internships may be held virtually.
Eligibility: To be eligible to participate in the Foreign National Student Intern Program (FNSIP), applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:
Minimum age: Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of participation in the program.
Citizenship/legal residence: The FNSIP is only open to students who are either citizens or permanent legal residents of the Republic of Moldova.
Meet definition of student: Applicants must have graduated from high school and be enrolled in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, college, university or other accredited educational institution.
Transcript and permission: Applicants must be in good academic standing at their current educational institution and must provide a certified transcript verifying this. Applicants must also provide written permission from the educational institution at which they are currently enrolled to participate in the FNSIP.
Security certification: Selected applicants must be able to receive a successful security certification from the Embassy prior to beginning the program.
Compensation: Internships under FNSIP are not compensated. Any student participating in the program is not an employee of the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Department of State, or the United States Government.
How to apply: Interested applicants must submit the below listed documents to the Embassy’s Human Resources Office at Chisinauinterns@state.gov. Please indicate “FNSIP” and the position title to which you are applying in the subject line. The following documents are required:
- Statement of interest (click to download the form .docx 33 KB)
- Gratuitous Service Agreement (click to download the form .docx 20 KB)
- Official transcripts illustrating good academic standing
- Written permission from the educational institution
Next Steps: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email or phone and will be invited for an interview.
Contact Information: For questions or additional information please contact the U.S. Embassy’s Human Resources Office at Chisinauinterns@state.gov.
Deadline for Applications: February 19, 2021
List of Available Internship Positions
The following internship positions are available. FNSIP student applicants must state the specific position of interest in their application.
Management Intern
Major duties and projects: The Management Intern will work on a rotating schedule in several administrative offices and help improve business processes. The intern will provide administrative support, will assist with recruitment, data analysis and visualization, and will create digital products for embassy leadership.
Qualification requirements: Students in the following areas of study can apply for this internship: International Relations, Foreign Languages, Business Administration, Economics, Information Science, Information Technology. The intern must have the following knowledge and skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (word, excel, power point, outlook); good English drafting and research skills; strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
Level of English required: Level 3 Good working knowledge (conversations about familiar topics, complex documents).
Additional Information: The Management Section provides the administrative support that allows the embassy and the Ambassador to accomplish their goals. It includes the following subsections: Human Resources, Financial Management, Information Management, Medical Unit, General Services, Facility Maintenance, and the Community Liaison Office.
Political/Economic Intern
Major duties and projects: The Political/Economic intern will assist in conducting research, drafting remarks and background papers, providing interpretation, and taking notes during meetings as needed.
Qualification requirements: Students in the following areas of study can apply for this internship: International Affairs, Economics, Political Science. The intern must have the following knowledge and skills: knowledge of Moldova’s political, economic, and social structure, institutions, and political parties; ability to research and prepare factual and analytical reports; strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (word, excel, power point, outlook).
Level of English required: Level 3 Good working knowledge (conversations about familiar topics, complex documents).
Additional Information: The Political/Economic Office (POL/ECON) analyzes political, social, and economic developments within the host country and the region. Meets with foreign government officials and representatives of political parties and non-governmental organizations to promote U.S. interests and make recommendations on U.S. foreign policy.
