STOCKHOLM REQUESTS TWO INTERNS FOR SPRING 2009

UNCLAS STOCKHOLM 000548 SIPDIS EUR FOR NB EUR-IO/EX/HR FOR MARIE PYLE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: AMGT APER ASEC SW SUBJECT: STOCKHOLM REQUESTS TWO INTERNS FOR SPRING 2009 REF: STATE 1827 Per reftel, Post is requesting 2 interns for Spring 2009, as noted below: A) Number of interns requested: 2; B) Language requirements: Swedish preferred but not required for POL/ECON and CON interns; C) Other special post criteria: POL/ECON should be majoring in international relations, international business or a related field; there are no special criteria for the CON intern; D) Sections to be assigned: one intern shared between POL and ECON; one intern CON; E) Intern Coordinator: Thru August 15, Briana Olsen, Acting Political Counselor; tel. (46)-8- 783-5322; email: olsenbl@state.gov; after August 15: Lynn Stapleton, POL OMS, tel. (46) 08-783 5321; email: stapletonlc@state.gov; F) Summary of typical duties: --POL/ECON intern would assist in research and analysis of political and economic issues. Both of these interns would participate in drafting of cables and policy memorandums. They would also attend meetings with relevant counterparts from host government and would assist with arrangements for official USG visitors. --CON intern would assist with special projects related to American Citizen Services, including the Warden System, and data entry. G) Post provided housing for interns is limited during fall and spring 2008/2009 season. Post does not have any vacant housing projected. Post personnel are being asked for possible space in their homes for interns. Post will assist in providing contact names for referrals outside the embassy. Hotels are also available but prices vary depending on availability and season. All concerns should be sent to Lynn Stapleton. H) There are no visa requirements for American citizens residing in Sweden for less than three months. SILVERMAN