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Internship recruitment at the Permanent Representation of Ireland

Internship recruitment at the Permanent Representation of Ireland

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The Permanent Representation of Ireland to the OECD and UNESCO, based in Paris, is recruiting two stagiaires for a six-month internship, both beginning in late November 2017.

Terms and conditions:  The internship is a Stage Conventionné and prospective interns must provide evidence of compliance with this. Remuneration is approximately €500 per month, plus a contribution towards meals (€180 in tickets restaurants).  The terms and conditions will not be negotiable and successful candidates will be expected to take up duty on the dates indicated.

The main tasks are assisting with report-writing, event management and some administrative duties as well as attending and representing Ireland at meetings at the OECD and UNESCO. The interns work closely with diplomatic staff in the relevant policy areas.

The two internships offer an opportunity to those interested in international politics and economics to experience how multilateral bodies like the OECD and UNESCO work to foster global co-operation.  Interns will experience how the OECD carries out high-quality research and develops policy responses to challenges across a range of economic and public policy areas (including development, trade, education, innovation, health services and energy).  Interns will observe and assist how Ireland contributes to OECD policy making and how it seeks to benefit from the wealth of OECD expertise.  Interns will also be able to see how an important UN body like UNESCO operates in a very challenging environment and fulfills its multiple missions.  Interns will assist Ireland's participation in UNESCO activities, including EU-coordination and UNESCO's support for Ireland's broad cultural heritage. Interns are assigned to work in-depth with a specific organisation with scope to explore the other as interest and opportunities dictate.

The Mission would endeavour to give interns an experience that would be of value to those who might wish to pursue career opportunities in diplomacy, public policy and administration, international bodies and international business. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of Ireland, as well as a familiarity with the work of both the OECD and UNESCO. An ability to work comfortably – orally and written - in English and French is an advantage. Language skills will be tested.   A strong knowledge of current affairs and an understanding of the workings of international organisations is highly desirable. 

If interested, please email a CV and motivation letter (in English) to shane[dot]dowling[at]dfa[dot]ie

The deadline for applications is 25th September 2017.

Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Permanent Representation to the OECD and UNESCO

12 Avenue Foch

75116 Paris

France

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