[NYC-L] FW: NATO Parliamentary Assembly Paid Internship (fwd)

[Erkanda Bujari]

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Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 09:19:52 -0400
From: Kevin Hallinan <kph2 at columbia.edu>
To: "Othereurope (othereurope)" <othereurope at columbia.edu>
Subject: FW: NATO Parliamentary Assembly Paid Internship



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From: Paul Cook [mailto:stagiaires at naa.be]
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 5:42 AM
To: stagiaires at naa.be
Cc: jspence at naa.be
Subject: NATO Parliamentary Assembly Paid Internship


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 paid
internships 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, Political
Philosophy, 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 receive nearly
two hundred 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 Euro
630 a month. The Assembly will also pay the way of researchers 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 attach the text from that page and have also pasted it below this e
mail should you have problems downloading the attachment.

I invite you to place this letter and the print out from our web page in
the job/internship listings at your career office or departmental
bulletin board. This program is a truly excellent opportunity for young
people interested in launching a career in international affairs, and we
want to ensure that top students are aware of it.

Finally, we hope to bring in the next group of Researchers in January
2003. We have therefore established a November 1, 2002 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


NATO-PA Research Assistant Programme

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly usually employs eight paid Research
Assistants from NATO nations each year. In general, four of these start
in late January and finish in June. The second group starts in August
and finishes in late November or mid-December. In addition, the Assembly
employs two Research Assistants from Associate Delegate Countries.

All applications from candidates with the appropriate qualifications are
placed on a list for consideration. Their names remain on the list for
consideration for about twelve months. Candidates are requested to
inform the Assembly if they cease to be available to take up a position
during that time.

The Assembly receives well over two hundred applications per year from
very well qualified candidates.

Every effort is made to assess applications objectively, but many
factors must be taken into account. These include the need for a
regional balance among participants in the programme. Consequently, it
is rare to select two candidates from the same nation for the same
intake. Due to the large number of applicants, only candidates selected
to participate will be contacted. See below for further details
regarding candidates from NATO Member Countries and from Associate
Delegation Nations.

Information for Candidates from NATO Member Nations

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, and other documents. The job occasionally entails some
administrative work, but most tasks are research oriented.

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 August. Summer
internships are generally not available. The stipend is EURO 620 net per
month. The Assembly provides a small furnished and equiped flat free of
charge and provides a basic health insurance policy for the duration of
the internship.


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. 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 2003 should be received by November 1, 2002.

Applications 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


Information for Candidates from Associate Delegation Nations

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 and other documents. The job occasionally entails some
administrative work, but most tasks are research oriented.

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 August. The stipend is EURO 620 net per month.
The Assembly provides a small furnished and equiped flat free of charge
and provides a basic health insurance policy for the duration of the
internship.
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 are also 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.

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 2003  should be received by November 1, 2002. 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