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-----Original Message----- From: Florian Bieber [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 17 January 2002 08:56 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [balkans] CfA: NATO-PA Research Assistant Programme From: Paul Cook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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-Committee 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 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, International Relations, Contemporary History, International Economics, European Studies or related subjects. 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 Euro 620 a month. The Assembly also pays their way to and from Brussels and provides basic medical insurance. All of this is explained in greater detail on our web page under the Research Assistant Program link. 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 August 2002 applications and the deadline for applications is April 20, 2002. 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, & Research Assistant Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NATO-PA Research Assistant Programme (From the NATO PA Website http://www.nato-pa.int/info/stagiaires.html) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Information for Candidates from NATO Member Countries Information for Candidates from Associate Delegation Countries The NATO Parliamentary Assembly usually employs eight paid Research Assistants from NATO nations each year. In general, four of these start in early February 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 one hundred of well qualified applications per year from candidates. Inevitably, this means that fewer than one in ten applicants are offered positions. Every effort is made to assess applications objectively, but many factors must be taken into account. These include the desire to have a regional balance among participants in the programme. Consequently, it is rare to select two candidates from the same nation for the same intake. 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, 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 generally not available. The stipend is EURO 620 net per month. The Assembly provides a small furnished and equiped flat free of charge. 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 August 2002 should be received by April 20, 2002. Applications should be sent to: Director of Research Assistand Programme E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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, 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 EURO 620 net per month. The Assembly provides a small furnished and equiped flat free of charge. 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 August 2002 should be received by April 20, 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NATO Parliamentary Assembly 3 place du Petit Sablon B - 1000 BRUSSELS ------------------------ Yahoo! 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