Internship and Volunteer Applications

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo strives to better the bilateral relation between Afghanistan and Japan and to change misconceptions as Afghanistan progresses in its reconstruction and development. With limited information about Afghanistan except those highlighted by media coverage, our mission is to initiate better learning and understanding of Afghanistan. Our Embassy, with its small and intimate environment, welcomes interested individuals for both credit and not credit Internships, to join our team and help us in a number of sections. Interns are hired through the Public Relations office and most duties are related to that department, but Interns and Volunteers alike are likely to also work closely with the resident diplomats in the Political, Cultural, and Trade sections, among others. In this way, we are hopeful to guide perspective interns to expand their knowledge about Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Islamic culture; enhance and learn skills; and explore future career thought.

Qualifications:

May include but are not limited to:

• Individuals with business level writing and speaking ability in English, Farsi, or Japanese. Two or more of these languages are an advantage
• Individuals with the ability to cooperate with others regardless of culture
• Open-minded individuals who are interested in learning new ideas, especially about Afghanistan
• Self-motivated individuals driven to see their given tasked completed
• Individuals with interest or background knowledge to Diplomacy, International Relations and other related Liberal Arts Courses
• Those with experience or coursework in International Affairs, Peace studies, Business, or Communications are welcome to apply
• Any additional computer, design, or specialty skills is also appreciated

Main Areas of work:

• Public Affairs: with the goal of improving Afghanistan's reputation through media interaction, web resources development, events and program organizations such as joining in festivals and outreach activities
• Political: Assisting Diplomats in their research and reports
• Business: Helping to lay foundations for greater investment in Afghanistan

General Duties:

May include but are not limited to:

• Create information materials about Afghanistan (pamphlets, booklets, magazine, letters and web resources)
• Conduct research to assist presentations, speeches, meetings and other various activities
• Write and proof-read English or Japanese materials (based on language abilities) used for the embassy projects
• Help with the daily operations of the embassy

Programs Offered: The Embassy is willing to partner with universities as applicable to offer Credit internships, however Non-Credit internships and volunteer programs are also available. These programs are offered in part-time and full-time, and from as little as one month to on-going positions. Those willing to work longer are given preference.

Schedule: Days of Internship and Volunteering are flexible and will be decided upon acceptance. Further discussion about the schedule will be made with the Human Resource Department Head.

Former interns have gone on to:

• work in full-time positions at our Embassy
• work at the United Nations, the World Bank, the Luxembourgh Chambre of Commerce, NHK and more.

Important Notice: For those seeking Internships in return for credit at an academic institution, you must first get the approval of your institution. The Embassy can issue an evaluation at the end of your tenure.

Please submit an application filled with all requested information. Once your application is received, it will be reviewed and you will be notified.

You can:

• Provide a CV via e-mail or post
• Print the application form from our website, fill it out by hand and e-mail or post it to us
  Application Form [click to download]

Email: pratt@afghanembassyjp.org with the subject as INTERN

Postal Address: 2-2-1Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0041, mark as attention Jason Pratt