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From: Serguei Alex. Oushakine <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 6:27 AM
Subject: NATO-PA Research Assistant Programme
From: Paul Cook <[log in to unmask]>
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
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NATO-PA Research Assistant Programme (From the NATO PA Website
http://www.nato-pa.int/info/stagiaires.html)
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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.
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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 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: [log in to unmask]
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 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: [log in to unmask]
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
3 place du Petit Sablon
B - 1000 BRUSSELS
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