Internship Opportunities at NATO Defense College: Apply Now for 2024 Positions

The NATO Defense College (NDC) offers internships for current students and recent graduates from NATO member states. To apply, candidates must meet specific qualifications:

• Age: Between 21 and 30 years old.
• Nationality: Must be a NATO member state national.
• Education: Current students (at least two years of university study) or recent graduates (degree obtained within the last 12 months). Candidates studying Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, Media Studies, Journalism, or related studies are invited to apply.
• Languages: Proficiency in English required; knowledge of French desirable.
• Security Clearance: Required from the applicant’s national authorities before starting the internship.

Internship Overview

The NATO Defense College Internship Programme aims to:

1. Provide Insight: Gain a deeper understanding of NATO and its operations.
2. Promote Diversity: Contribute to a more diverse workforce within NATO.
3. Expand Knowledge: Enhance understanding of NATO in member countries.

Available Areas:

 Internship is offered in the following areas (click to see post context and description, PDF):

• Front Office;
• Academic Operations Division – NATO Courses Branch (AOD – NCB);
• Academic Operations Division – Partner Courses Branch (AOD – NPB);
• Academic Plans, Policy & Engagement / Academic Policy & Engagement Branch (APPED – APEB);
• Academic Plans, Policy & Engagement / Curriculum Planning Branch (APPED – CPB);
• Research Division (RD);
• Public Affairs Office (PAO);
• CIS Audio Visual (CIS – AV);
• Budget & Finance Branch (BUDFIN).

Benefits

• Remuneration: Interns will receive a stipend of 1.142,20 Euro per month (Italy). The payment is not exempt from taxation by the candidate’s original country.
• Insurance: Interns must have health insurance cover, and will be required to sign a certificate confirming such cover.
• Leave: Interns will keep the same hours of work and have the same official public holidays as other NDC staff members. After three months of service interns shall be entitled to leave (including sick leave) at the rate of 2.5 days for every month of service completed. Any accumulated untaken leave will not be paid.
• Certification: At the end of the internship, the Hosting Division/Branch will provide the intern with certification, which will include an evaluation of his/her work.
• Visa: Interns must handle visa and residence permit requirements (approx. €200).

Application Process

1. How to Apply: Visit the Job Opportunities Page during the calling period.
2. Application Deadline: 9 October 2024.
3. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more details and application links, visit the Internships page.