Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) is here. KAS funds research internships in the South African parliament. As part of the 2024 programme, you work within the research team of political parties and find out how politics and parliament function.
About the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Freedom, justice and solidarity are the basic principles underlying the work of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). The KAS is a political foundation, closely associated with the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU).
As co-founder of the CDU and the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Konrad Adenauer (1876-1967) united Christian-social, conservative and liberal traditions. His name is synonymous with the democratic reconstruction of Germany, the firm alignment of foreign policy with the trans-Atlantic community of values, the vision of a unified Europe and an orientation towards the social market economy. His intellectual heritage continues to serve both as our aim as well as our obligation today.
South Africa is often referred to as a beacon of hope for the future of the African continent. Since the first democratic elections took place in 1994 the country has undergone a dramatic transformation process.
The Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation has fostered and supported this process from the very beginning through a wide range of instruments, including political education and training, political consultancy and intensive research.
Taking into account the dynamics and potential areas of conflict in the new democratic dispensation KAS activities focus on the implementation and further development of South Africa’s multi-party democracy and the rule of law.
Further objectives of our work are an enhancement of parliament’s control function, the support of federal structures, the fostering, and monitoring of regional integration processes and the promotion of civil society.
KAS Programmes in South Africa follow the guidelines given by the BMZ for the cooperation with South Africa. The chosen areas of activity are in line with the main political objectives of the German Government regarding development cooperation (Poverty Alleviation and Education).
Regional integration initiatives such as SADC, NEPAD, and AU play a vital role in this regard. For various reasons, South Africa is often seen as the motor for the development of the South African region. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung promotes regional networks in order to address regional issues adequately.
What is the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung 2024 Programme?
A full-time, five-month placement as a researcher for a political party at Parliament in Cape Town (18 July – 12 December 2024). KAS pays a monthly stipend to assist with living expenses, as well as funds airtime and required travel.
Who is Eligible Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Programme 2024?
Individuals with postgraduate qualifications in politics, economics, law, media and related fields.
What are the prerequisites?
- Outstanding academic performance, personal suitability, political and social commitment. We expect candidates to have a broad general education and a strong interest in political issues, a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights, and to exercise tolerance with regard to different-minded people.
What Can The Programme Do For Me?
- Increase familiarity with structures, processes, and people in Parliament.
- Opportunity to network widely in Parliament for job opportunities.
- Generally improved job prospects and deepened knowledge of the political sector.
- Join the KAS alumni network.
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Contact Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e. V.
Foundation Office South Africa
Postal and visitor address:
60 Hume Road, P.O. Box 55012 Northlands 2116
2196 Dunkeld / Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
Email: info.johannesburg@kas.de
Tel: +27 11 214 29 00
Official Website: https://www.kas.de/en/web/suedafrika/home
