One of the most interesting jobs that I've ever had was working in South Africa last year with a democracy group. But a part of me wishes that I had been selected rather than just shortlisted for the job I was up for at the ILO. The internship is up for grabs again this year and they are still soliciting for applicants. Maybe a nice babbler will get and I can live vicariously through them.Details:
The United Nations Association in Canada is now recruiting for the Junior Professional Consultant (JPC) programme. The JPC program is part of the Young Professional International, funded by Foreign Affairs Canada and the International Youth Internship Program, funded by the Canadian International Development Agency.
Deadline: 2005 May 15, 5 p.m. EST
Start date: Between 2005 July 1 and September 15, with a briefing session in Ottawa in late June
Length of overseas placement: 6 months
Location: The International Labour Organization, Geneva, Switzerland (subject to change)
Placement requirements
Applicants must possess the ability to succeed overseas, as well as meet the following criteria:
1. Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
2. Be between the ages of 19 and 30.
3. Post-secondary degree in refugee studies, international relations or related fields.
4. Not enrolled in any academic institution as of 2005 August 01.
5. Fluent spoken and written English; French and Spanish an asset.
6. Possess a demonstrated interest in labour issues and international affairs.
Please note: This programme CANNOT be used for academic credit or as an internship requirement for an academic degree. Applicants must have fully completed their studies and be entering the workforce.
How to apply
Please visit www.unac.org/en/get_involved/internships/index.asp) for more information and application forms. Submit applications by email (word attachment), fax or mail (ONE METHOD ONLY; email preferred) to:
Andrea Chow, UNA-Canada, 300-309 Cooper St., Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0G5
Fax: (613) 563-2455
Email: [email protected]
If after consulting the website, you still have further questions, please contact Andrea Chow, Project Officer at (613) 232-5751 x253 or via email at: [email protected]
OTHER PLACEMENTS ALSO AVAILABLE!
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