MEET OUR INTERN: SHAUN KINNES
Issued by the FW de Klerk Foundation on 01/03/2024
The FW de Klerk Foundation is pleased to have Shaun Kinnes, a University of the Witwatersrand student, on board as an online intern.
We recently sat down with him to learn more about his background and goals for the internship…
FWDKF: Why did you want to intern with the FW de Klerk Foundation?
SK: I wanted to intern at the Foundation to gain insight into the policy-making process. This internship will also help me gain valuable skills and experience, which I can put to good use in my future career.
Moreover, I wanted to develop relationships with a network of professional individuals at the Foundation.
FWDKF: What do you hope to achieve/learn during the internship?
SK: As I undertake the tasks given to me during the internship, I hope to gain an in-depth understanding of constitutional advocacy – while gaining transferable skills.
I also find it very motivational to know that the work I will contribute will be shared with various sectors and bodies of society.
FWDKF: What is your background, country of origin and research focus?
SK: I am a proud South African.
At present, I am completing my Master of Arts in International Politics at the University of Witwatersrand.
My research is focused on human security, the intersection of technology and international relations.
FWDKF: What are your career ambitions?
SK: Within the next five years, I plan on furthering my studies and undertaking a career path within a sector that is geared toward social sustainability and development.
My overall career goal is to work towards the upliftment of marginalized persons. As an individual with a great passion for inclusivity and social development, I will be highly motivated within this industry and, as outlined in the well-known saying, ‘Emotions drive people, and people drive performance’.