Intern with the U.S. Commercial Service Mozambique
Here's how to apply for a unique and rewarding internship.

Mozambique Internships

Interning with the U.S. Commercial Service

The U.S. Commercial Service Mozambique offers internship opportunities throughout the year at the U.S. Embassy in Maputo.

What you would be doing

The U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique provides students who are exploring a career in international business, marketing, diplomacy, or foreign affairs the opportunity to work in the area of international trade. You would be working alongside Commercial Service staff helping U.S. exporters research the Mozambican market, find trade partners, and develop international business solutions. The office is a busy, demand-driven environment with plenty of opportunities to learn.

Within this framework, we expect participants in our internship program to assist our staff with a combination of administrative and analytical duties, including:

  • Assistance with the organization of ongoing projects such as trade missions, trade shows, publications, seminars, etc.
  • Assistance with the collection and dissemination of information for industry-specific market research
  • Data entry and collection
  • Special projects, as assigned

Work schedules is negotiable. Business dress is required. 

Who is eligible?

In order to participate in the internship program, you must meet the following qualifications:

  • Enrollment at a university or institute of higher education after the second year/sophomore year of academic studies
  • Mozambican or US citizenship
  • English proficiency
  • Availability for 3 – 6 months, at least 20h per week
  • Good communication and computer skills

Selection is made without regard to consideration of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, or disability. Every intern must receive a positive security check by the U.S. Government prior to the start of his/her internship.

Payment and Insurance

This internship is a volunteer service with no financial compensation. An official letter of recommendation will be provided upon completion of the internship. No federal government liability is assumed.

How to apply

We offer internships throughout the entire year. There is no deadline to apply, but you need to apply at least 2 months in advance (4 months for U.S. citizens). Your application must include:

  • Resumé
  • Cover letter
  • Two educational and/or professional references

Please send your application to office.maputo@trade.gov. If you have questions about this program, please feel free to contact the office directly.

×

Global Business Navigator Chatbot Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

Limitations

As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

Privacy

The Chatbot does not collect information about users and does not use the contents of users’ chat history to learn new information. All feedback is anonymous. Please do not enter personally identifiable information (PII), sensitive, or proprietary information into the Chatbot. Your conversations will not be connected to other interactions or accounts with ITA. Conversations with the Chatbot may be reviewed to help ITA improve the tool and address harmful, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate questions.

Translation

The Chatbot supports a wide range of languages. Because the Chatbot is trained in English and responses are translated, you should verify the translation. For example, the Chatbot may have difficulty with acronyms, abbreviations, and nuances in a language other than English.

Privacy Program | Information Quality Guidelines | Accessibility