Netherlands nationals: (English) Stage bij de Nederlandse Ambassade te Nairobi

• Stand­plaats: Nairobi
• Uren per week: 40
• Vergoeding: €749
• Niveau: Universitair Master, Master/doctoraal

• Vakgebied: Onderzoek / wetenschap, Sociaal / maatschappelijk / welzijn, Internationaal
• Reageren voor: 27 februari 
• Vacaturenummer: 1555
• Plaatsingsdatum: 9 februari 2024
• Dienst­verband: Afstudeerstage / scriptie
• Periode: 6 mei 2024 – 1 nov. 2024

Functie­omschrijving

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nairobi, Kenya is looking for an intern to cover a period of 6 months, starting in April 2024 to September 2024. The selected intern will contribute to the implementation of the 2023-2026 Multi Annual Country Strategy (MACS) of the Netherlands in Kenya. The Intern will be attached to the food security and nutrition, water and climate department of the Embassy. This department mainly implements the specific objective 2 – Stability improved & inequality reduced of the MACS, and at the same time contributes to and complements the activities of the other specific objectives, particularly objective 1- Economic relationship expanded & deepened, objectives 3 and 4 – Civic space enhanced & and voices of marginalized groups amplified, and objectives 5 and 6 – Cooperation on regional stability, multilateralism & climate action strengthened. As a result the trade and investment, as well as the Humanitarian departments interact and have areas of synergy with the Food security and nutrition, water and climate department of the Embassy. The intern will therefore support the food security and nutrition, water and climate team at the Embassy in the implementation of the 2024 workplan which is inline with the current MACS. More specifically the intern will have specific tasks that they will be expected to deliver on, these are as follows;

1. Support organization of the 2024 regional learning return days; This is a biannual event organized jointly by the Inclusive Green Growth(IGG) department in the Hague and selected host Embassies. It brings together colleagues from IGG and from the Embassies working on the themes, water, food security and nutrition and climate to exchange on experiences working on these themes in the field. In 2024 Kenya has been selected to host the regional learning event for the Horn of Africa region.
2. Identify and organize subject focused roundtables dialogue; Building on the Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs) agenda[1] of the department, three new projects in the department will commence operations in 2024. To complement these projects relevant topics on the ASAL agenda will be identified for key stakeholder engagement and dialogue. Such subjects could be on conflict and peace resolution, private sector participation, role of youth, etc
3. Review of Portfolio overview presentation and narrative; a food security and nutrition, water and climate portfolio overview was developed that is updated with atleast annually on projects in these themes funded by the Netherlands and implemented in Kenya. The specific assignment will be to analyse the inter-relatedness of the activities at different levels and, develop a presentation and narrative reflective of the analysis.

[1]This agenda describes the basis of implementation of objective 2 of the MACS by the food security and nutrition, water and climate department of the Embassy. Hence the SAL agenda is; Focus on counties vulnerable to climate change and prone to natural resource based conflicts, yet with high potential for inclusive and sustainable economic growth and resilience building that can be explored and strengthened.

Functie-eisen

Interested applicant for the internship position should fit the following profile –

1. Proficient in English – speaking and writing in English
2. Dutch nationality
3. Currently registered student in the field of development, conflict studies, food security/agriculture, water resource management, climate and drylands/rangeland management, or related fields of study
4. He/she goes the extra mile, is result oriented and knows how to prioritize.
5. Creative, takes initiative and can work independently.
6. Strong team player, has well developed interpersonal/ social skills and is able to build up a network within Kenyan and Netherlands stakeholders in the relevant sectors.
7. Well-organized and flexible, able to deal with several issues at the same time and shift priorities quickly if circumstances require so.
8. He/she has a strong feeling for integrity and is aware of cultural differences

Arbeids­voorwaarden

• Dienst­verband: Afstudeerstage / scriptie
• Maximaal aantal uren per week: 40

Bijzonderheden

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The selection procedure includes the letter selection and a selection interview. The selection interviews will take place in March 2024

What do we offer?

• A unique experience working in a foreign country.
• Exposure to the dynamic thematic areas of water, food security and climate.
• Opportunities to work on personal development;
• Working in a challenging, high level international environment.
• Friendly, open work atmosphere.
• Strong coaching and guidance to ensure the learning objectives are achieved

Leeropdracht
The intern will specifically focus on strengthening the narrative of the nexus approaches within the ASAL agenda to ensure sustained impact and sustainable transitions. The specific learning objectives will be made concrete and agreed upon jointly in consultation with the intern. In general, the Embassy will adapt to the specific needs/wishes of the intern and provide the intern the space and time to work on the specific targets.

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Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken

The work in the Food Security and Nutrition, Water and Climate department of the Embassy is guided by the Multi Annual Country Strategy (MACS). The Netherlands in Kenya has developed the next four year MACS that will cover the period 2023-2026(Multi Annual Country Strategy 2023-2026 |Netherlandsandyou.nl). The MACS defines the focus of the Netherlands – Kenya cooperation under the guiding vision ‘Kenya and the Netherlands working together for sustainable solutions’. The referred to country strategy is build on three mutually reinforcing pillars, that is; 1) expanding and deepening the economic relationship, 2) strengthening stability and resilience, 3) reducing inequalities and leaving no one behind. The Embassy’s work is therefore outlined based on these pillars and strategic objectives as defined in the MACS document. The internship position will also contribute to the successful realization of the MACS ambition.

Under the MACS, the Embassy and IGG explored opportunities in the nexus of food security and water in regions in Kenya severely impacted by climate change and (therefore) more prone to instability, including food and water insecurity especially in the arid and semi arid lands (ASALs). Climate change in these areas will likely lead to compounded water stress, losses in crop productivity, further degradation of rangeland and a higher incidence of pests and diseases as well as insecurity linked to conflicts between pastoralist communities. The nexus approach is highlighted as being crucial for achieving greater climate resilience in Kenya, as a prerequisite for poverty reduction, mainly because it addresses multiple interdependencies between food, water, energy and climate that affect the overall sustainability of ecological systems, enhance economic opportunities and strengthen communities’ resilience.

In addition, under the MACS the nexus between development cooperation and humanitarian assistance is being explored. With particular attention on integrating efforts in the Arid, Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya with regards to Netherlands investments in food security, water and climate on the one hand, and humanitarian assistance, migration and stability (in particular, the prevention and countering of radicalization and violent extremism, P/CVE) on the other hand.

A stronger focus on ASALs (targeting fragile areas) and the nexus approaches, with climate resilience as a cross-cutting objective, requires cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination, a clear operationalization of the nexus approach, and the identification of opportunities within the nexus where effective climate change resilience and adaptation measures can be better integrated.

The intern will be working in the food security/water/climate team of the Embassy. He/she will support the team in assessing, strengthening, and operationalizing the ASAL agenda for food security, water and climate. The intern will specifically focus on strengthening the narrative to have water, food security, and climate in an integrated manner, to ensure sustained impact and sustainable transitions. This will provide a solid basis for the Embassy to further enhance an effective integrated portfolio under the MACS as well as for diplomacy and outreach efforts in these sectors. He or she will also work with the regional humanitarian advisor based in Nairobi, on aspects where there is also complementarity between humanitarian and the development work on water and food security and nutrition in the ASALs.

Het Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken is de spil in de communicatie tussen de Nederlandse regering en de regeringen van andere landen én tussen de Nederlandse regering en internationale organisaties. Het ministerie coördineert het buitenlands beleid van de Nederlandse regering, inclusief de ontwikkelingssamenwerking, en voert dit uit. Naast het departement in Den Haag opereert het ministerie vanuit ambassades, permanente vertegenwoordigingen en consulaten-generaal, verspreid over de hele wereld.

Diversiteit en Inclusie

Het Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken voert een actief diversiteitsbeleid en zet in op een inclusieve organisatie. We doen dit door de verschillen van mensen optimaal in te zetten en te benutten. En door een werkcultuur te scheppen waar iedereen zichzelf kan zijn en zich gewaardeerd voelt. We streven bij de samenstelling van teams en bij de aanname van nieuw talent naar diversiteit in, onder meer, leeftijd, gender(identiteit), cultuur, religie, achtergrond, geaardheid, (arbeids)beperking, kennis en competenties.