[NYC-L] FW: Call for Applications for NATO PA Research Assistant Program (fwd)

[Erkanda Bujari]

Some might be interested in this.

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Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 09:29:11 -0400
From: John Micgiel <jsm6 at columbia.edu>
To: Othereurope <othereurope at columbia.edu>
Subject: FW: Call for Applications for NATO PA Research Assistant Program



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From: Paul Cook [mailto:stagiaires at naa.be]
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 9:18 AM
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Subject: Call for Applications for NATO PA Research Assistant Program


Dear Sir/Madame,

I am the Economics and Security Committee Director of the NATO
Parliamentary Assembly in Brussels and am also responsible for our Research
Assistant/Internship program.  The NATO PA works with Parliamentarians from
all the NATO Member and Associate Member countries on a range of issues
shaping both the trans-Atlantic relationship and East-West relations.  Each
year we engage five Researchers from January to June and the same number
from August to December to assist our Committee Directors in researching
and drafting reports. Researchers work with several of the Committees
during their tenure and are thus exposed to a wide range of subjects.  The
five NATO PA Committees cover political and diplomatic affairs, defence and
security matters, the civilian aspects of security and trans-Atlantic and
transition economic issues. The reports, which are posted on our website at
http://www.naa.be, are the central focus of debate at the NATO PA's
bi-annual plenary sessions and provide a framework for Committee and
Sub-Committeee fact finding missions.  Our sessions are held each year in
different North American and European cities, and our researchers also help
staff these large events.

We believe that the Research Assistant Program is one of the best in
international affairs and want to ensure that outstanding recent graduates
in international affairs are aware of this opportunity.  Candidates for
these positions must be nationals of any NATO Member or Associate Member
country, and they should hold a first degree and a Master's degree (or
equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, Contemporary
History, International Economics, European Studies or related subjects. We
generally give preference to candidates who have recently completed a
Masters degree.  Ph.D. candidates are also welcome to apply but should
recognize that during their tenure with the NATO-PA, their workday will be
dedicated to Assembly defined projects. I should note as well that we do
have many applications for these positions, and those selected have had
outstanding academic records. We ask candidates to send us a letter of
introduction, a CV and two letters of recommendation.

The NATO PA provides a small fully-equipped apartment near the center of
Brussels free of charge for each Researcher as well as a stipend of BF
25,000 a month. We also pay their way to and from Brussels and provide
basic medical insurance.  All of this is explained in greater detail on our
web page at http://www.naa.be/info/stagiaires.html   I have pasted the text
from that page below in this e mail.

I invite you to place this letter and a print out from our web page in the
job/internship listings at your career office. This program is a truly
excellent opportunity for young people interested in launching a career in
international affairs.

Finally, we hope to bring in the next group of Researchers in January 2002.
We have therefore established a November 1, 2001 deadline for applications.
Please note that our schedule does not permit us to accept interns
interested only in working during the summer.

I hope this information is useful, and thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Paul Cook, Ph.D.
Director NATO PA Economics and Security Committee,
and Research Assistant Program



Again our website is located at www.naa.be  Here is the web page on the
Research Assistant Program

Information for Candidates from NATO Member Nations
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The NATO Parliamentary Assembly is the parliamentary consultative
organization of the Atlantic Alliance, comprising about 200 members of the
national parliaments of the 19 NATO member countries, as well as
legislators from 17 Associate Member Nations.

The Assembly is divided into five committees: the Committee on the Civil
Dimension of Security, the Defence and Security Committee, the Economics
and Security Committee, the Political Committee and the Science and
Technology Committee. The full Assembly meets twice a year in different
member countries at the invitation of national parliaments. Sub-committees
and Special Groups examine specific issues and conduct fact-finding
missions throughout the year.

The International Secretariat of the Assembly is based in Brussels and is
staffed by some 30 people from the various NATO member countries. The main
task of research assistants is to contribute, at the request of Committee
Directors, to the research necessary for the drafting of the Assembly
reports, although other administrative tasks can be expected of them.

Research assistants from NATO member nations are typically recruited for a
three-month period which is usually renewed for up to two additional
months. Due to the Assembly's work schedule, research assistants are
usually requested to commence work in either January or July. Summer
internships are not available. The stipend is 25,000 BF net per month, and
accommodation is provided free of charge by the Assembly.

Qualifications
Candidates must possess a first degree and a Master's degree (or
equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations or related
subjects. Preference will be given to candidates who have recently
completed their Master's degree and have not yet gained experience in other
international organizations. Ph.D. candidates are also welcome to apply but
should recognize that during their tenure with the NATO-PA, their workday
will be dedicated to Assembly defined projects.
Candidates should be completely fluent in oral and written English and/or
French. If neither is mother tongue, certified evidence of proficiency
level will be required. Knowledge of other European languages is a further
asset.

Applicants should apply by type-written or word-processed letter,
indicating their areas of interest and competence, nationality, and period
of availability. A curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation from
referees well-acquainted with the applicant's recent work should also be
forwarded to the International Secretariat.

Please note that the Assembly receives a very large number of applications
for only a few places. Applications for positions commencing in January
2002 should be received by November 1, 2001.

Applications should be sent to:

Director of Research Assistand Programme
E-mail: stagiaires at naa.be

NATO Parliamentary Assembly
3 place du Petit Sablon
B - 1000 BRUSSELS



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Information for Candidates from Associate Delegation Nations
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The NATO Parliamentary Assembly is the parliamentary consultative
organization of the Atlantic Alliance, comprising about 200 members of the
national parliaments of the 19 NATO member countries, as well as
legislators from 17 associate member nations.

The Assembly is divided into five committees: the Committee on the Civil
Dimension of Security, the Defence and Security Committee, the Economics
and Security Committee, the Political Committee and the Science and
Technology Committee. The full Assembly meets twice a year in different
member countries at the invitation of national parliaments. Sub-committees
and Special Groups examine specific issues and conduct fact-finding
missions throughout the year.

The International Secretariat of the Assembly is based in Brussels and is
staffed by some 30 people from the various NATO member countries. The main
task of research assistants is to contribute, at the request of Committee
Directors, to the research necessary for the drafting of the Assembly
reports, although other administrative tasks can be expected of them.

Research assistants from associate delegation nations are typically
recruited for a period of one to three months. Due to the Assembly's work
schedule, research assistants are usually requested to commence work in
either January or July. The stipend is 25,000 BF net per month, and
accommodation is provided free of charge by the Assembly.

Qualifications
Preference is given to candidates who are employed in their national
parliaments in a capacity relevant to international relations and/or
security. Candidates with backgrounds in academia, government, policy
research institutions or journalism can also be considered. In general,
candidates should have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Political
Science, International Relations or related subjects. In some cases,
candidates who do not possess such a degree will be considered if they have
relevant professional experience.
Preference will be given to candidates who have not yet gained experience
in another international organization.

Candidates should be completely fluent in oral and written English and/or
French. If neither is mother tongue, certified evidence of proficiency
level will be required. Knowledge of other European languages is a further
asset.

Applicants should apply by type-written or word-processed letter,
indicating their areas of interest and competence, nationality, and period
of availability. A curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation from
referees well-acquainted with the applicant's recent work should also be
forwarded to the International Secretariat.

Please note that the Assembly receives a very large number of applications
for only a few places. Applications for positions commencing in January
2002 should be received by November 1, 2001. The names of those selected
will be posted on this website.

Applications or requests for information should be sent to:

Director of Research Assistant Programme
E-mail: stagiaires at naa.be

NATO Parliamentary Assembly
3 place du Petit Sablon
B - 1000 BRUSSELS