INTERNSHIP WITHIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION FOR YOUNG ROMA UNIVERSITY GRADUATES IN COOPERATION WITH THE OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE - Deadline for Applications: 21 January 2007
The European Commission in co-operation with the Open Society Institute is pleased to offer 5 five-month periods of internships for young Roma university graduates from all new member states (excluding Cyprus and Malta).
These training periods involve work experience in one of the Commission's departments.
The internship has the following main aims:
a.. To give Roma interns a general idea of the objectives and problems of European integration;
b.. To provide them with practical knowledge of the working of Commission departments;
c.. To enable them to acquire personal experience by means of the contacts made in the course of their everyday work;
d.. To enable them to further and put into practice the knowledge they have acquired during their studies or professional careers.
Profile of interns:
. Nationals all new member states (excluding Cyprus and Malta), who are of Roma origin;
. Applications from women are encouraged;
. The candidates must have completed a course of university education and obtained a full degree or its equivalent (for minimum national education qualifications required, see the Annex 1) by the closing date for applications. Applications are only accepted if they are accompanied by a photocopy of the candidate's degree certificate (or, in the absence of this document, an official statement from the university confirming the degree result, see Annex 2 for list of university degrees sought by the EC services);
. Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in civil society work;
a.. Working knowledge of at least English or French. Ability to draft reports in one of these languages. Other languages would be appreciated;
b.. Minimum computer literacy;
. The age limit for interns is minimum 25. However, the Selection Committee may, if there is a good reason, make exceptions to this age limit at the candidate's request (in which case, a cover letter should be submitted with the application form). As the nature of the Commission's in-service training programme is aimed at young graduates at the beginning of their career, this age limit should not be considered to be discriminatory;
a.. The internship scheme at the Commission is open to candidates who have not already benefited from in-service training in another European institution or body;
Time frame:
Five-month internship: Starting date in 2007:
March 1, 2007
Working conditions:
. Health and accident insurance is compulsory and must be obtained by the selected intern before the start of the internship. OSI will cover the costs of the health and accident insurance for 5 months;
. Relevant infrastructure( office space, computer etc.) will be provided by the European Commission;
. Each intern will be assigned a supervisor.
In-service scheme description:
Job description:
a.. Job description will be provided by the senior official (supervisor) to whom the intern will be assigned during the period of her/his in-service training. The supervisor will follow the intern work. It is expected that intern will participate in all the tasks of the team. The type of work will be equivalent to that of a junior executive-grade officials e.g. compiling information and documentation, organising working groups, forums, public hearings and meetings, preparing reports and replying to queries, participation in team meetings, filing, linguistic revision of texts, etc.
b.. The internship will give an opportunity to become acquainted/involved in the activities related to Romani issues within the respective DG.
The intern would have to prepare a detailed stage report in duplicate to the EC and OSI. The European Commission (DG EAC, Internship Office) would provide a stage certificate. A letter of recommendation could be provided by the intern's supervisor in the service where appropriate.
Practical information:
a.. Trainees must hold upon their arrival proper permit/visa in relation to their country of origin as required by the Belgian authorities for 5 month tourist stay.
b.. Accommodation expenses are included in the Open Society Institute grant. The stagiaires must find the accommodation themselves, however OSI will assist the interns in finding suitable accommodation. The EC will provide them with basic information guidance in the beginning of the stage.
The internship grant:
Financial assistance for the internship is provided by the Open Society Institute. The 5 months internship grant covers:
a.. Travel expenses to and from Brussels/Luxembourg (using the cheapest available means of transportation) , actual cost will be counted by the OSI up to a maximum of 600 Euro.
b.. Accommodation and subsistence: 5000 Euro (1000 Euro/month)
c.. OSI will cover the costs of the health and accident insurance for 5 months to a maximum of 200 Euro. The insurance must be obtained by the selected intern before the start of the internship.
Note: The Commission is not involved in budget management or making the relevant payments in relation to this programme.
Application:
Please send your application (using the attached application form) by email or via fax by the 21st of January 2007:
Brussels Internship Program
Roma Participation Program
Open Society Institute Budapest
Oktober 6 u.12
H-1051 Budapest Hungary
E-mail: rpp@osi.hu
Fax: +361 327-3841
ANNEX 1:
Minimum required education:
First Cycle Higher Education Qualifications[ 1]
Bulgaria
Bakalavar
Czech Republic
Bakalar (Bc.)
Estonia
Bakalaureusekraad or equivalent
Hungary
Fõiskolai oklevél
Latvia
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Lithuania
Bakalauras or equivalent (university HE) Non university - Higher education qualification (non university HE)
Poland
Licencjat - Inzynier
Romania
Licenta
Slovakia
Bakalar (Bc.)
Slovenia
Visokosolska diploma
ANNEX 2
University background
The majority of EC stage applications come from candidates with qualifications in law, political science, international relations and economics. Considering the objectives of this Call for Expression of the Interest the Open Society Institute would be keen to encourage also interns with other qualifications relevant for the strengthening of the Roma civil society and representation.
ANNEX 3
List of European Commission Directorate Generals relevant for this Call:
DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities
DG Justice, Liberty and Security
DG Development
DG Enlargement
DG External relations
DG Education and Culture
DG Health and Consumer Protection
DG EuropeAid Co-operation Office
DG Regional Policy
DG Research
DG Enterprise
DG Information Society
DG Agriculture
DG Environment
DG Informatics
DG Press and Communication
Cabinets
ANNEX 4
List of required application documents
- Application in English or French (obligatory)
- Copies of all the university degrees/diplomas obtained and declared in the application (for candidates who have completed their degree course but who have not yet received an official degree certificate, a formal official statement from university confirming the degree result is sufficient) (obligatory)
- Certificates and/or declarations for all work experience declared in the application (obligatory)
If any of the above-named documents are not written in one of the Community languages (see 'The Official Community languages of the European Union' - please note that Latin is not a Community language), it is imperative to include a translation into English or French with the copy of the document.
-CV
- Reference letters proving experience in Roma civil society
The candidate must ensure that his/her application is complete at the time of posting.
Attention
. The candidates should not send originals of their diplomas etc.
. It is not necessary at this stage to send the original authenticated copies of the diplomas or of the translations. Once pre-selected, the candidate will then be required to provide certified copies of diplomas and, if necessary, certified translations.
. Copies of PhD thesis, or any publications or studies the candidate has published or has been involved in publishing should not be attached.
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