Intern, Immigration and Integration, Germany

Deadline: 28 July, 2012
Open to:  energetic academic, ideally, pursuing a degree in Political Science or International Relations
Remuneration:  400 € per month

Description

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a non-partisan American public policy and grant-making institution dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.
The Berlin office is seeking an energetic academic, ideally, pursuing a degree in Political Science or International Relations, preferably with a focus on immigration and integration, or another related field. The internship will focus on gaining in-depth knowledge of the foundation. S/he will assist GMF Immigration staff in Berlin and Washington, DC.
The objectives of the internship are, primarily, to provide interns with an opportunity to gain practical work experience to supplement their academic program for future work in a field related to the GMF’s mission; and to work in an international environment on political issues in order to gain experience working in a mutual learning and knowledge sharing environment with world experts.
Key Areas of Responsibility

• Research and provide logistical support for GMF’s immigration event series;
• Conduct background research on immigration and integration issues in Europe and the United States; and
• Assist on various administrative tasks, as needed.

Eligibility

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Candidate pursuing a graduate degree in International Relations, Political Science, or another related field.
• Excellent organizational skills combined with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of small team.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in German language skills require

Start and Length of Internship
Preferred starting date: September 3, 2012
Preferred length of internship: A minimum of 3 months (preferably 6 months) full-time
Pay rate: 400 € per month
Please note that Non-EU-citizens will need to apply for the required residence title/visa.

Application

To be considered for this position, please forward cover letter and current resume (as one document) by applying here. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only contact candidates of interest.
GMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The deadline for application is 28 July, 2012.

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