General overview

Washington, District of Columbia (D.C.) is a place of power and influence where opportunities have arisen, and where network is key. Both public and private sectors are represented : D.C. is indeed a city where you can find not only the US federal government (the largest employer in the area) but also embassies, international organizations, think tanks, academic institutions and private companies like consulting, lawyer and financial firms, and industries (especially Aerospace & Defense industries ). « Many large corporations have headquar-ters in Washington, government jobs are plentiful, and nonprofits are ubiquitous. »

« A recent look at job market competition by Indeed listed Washington as having a 1:1 ratio of job postings to unemployed persons; that is, there are about an even number of open positions as there are people seeking jobs. This means the job market in Washington is relatively uncompetitive compared to other metropolitan areas of the country 1» . Many open jobs are in law, finance, lobbying, public affairs and PR but not only.

The unemployment rate is quite low (less than 6% compared to 7,9% on a national scale)2 . D.C. is a city that attracts talents from the whole world. D.C. is also a city « Where Americans are moving now »3 as net domes-tic migration increased over the past years (July 2011 Census – Washington D.C. Population: 5,609,150 i.e. +21,517 in 2010-2011). Whatever your career plan is, D.C. may be a good option. It is booming! «Washington may have the healthiest economy of any major metropolitan area in the country» says New York Times D.C. bureau chief David Leonhardt ».4

Everyone agrees with saying that D.C. is definitely a city of network. As you will read through, many networ-king events are often organized and as an intern you are stronly encouraged to participate. You can start buil-ding your network with tools such as LinkedIn and using Sciences Po’s alumni network 5. You are also welcome to participate in « Network Workshops » organized all the year long in Sciences Po Avenir.6

Living in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is a nice place but also an expensive place to live in. Rentals are high and health insurance costs a lot of money. Based on what different people mentionned, one could say between USD 1300 to 2000 is needed monthly to live in D.C. Lots of people have decided to live outside D.C. to reduce housing expense (such as in Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, etc.) Public transportation such as the metro are well developed and convenient to commute every day.

The IMF, one of the employers met in D.C (see below), has an interesting section on its website referred to as: « Living in Washington D.C. ». You may read it for further details. Interns usually look at International Student House to find a place to live. You may also share an appartment with roomates as interns hardly rent alone a studio in D.C.

1/ « How to land a job in Washington, D.C. in 2012 » by Heather Huhman 2/ The Washington Post quoting the US Labor Department – April 2012 3/ Forbes 4/ Link 5/ You may consult the Alumni Directory for FREE in Sciences Po Avenir 6/ See your student space or Sciences Po Avenir Website

Summary

International and Regional Organizations

World Bank

International Finance Corporation (IFC) – World Bank Group

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Organization of American States (OAS)

Delegation of the European Union to the United States

Foundation & Think-Tanks

UN Foundation

Wilson Center

German Marshall Fund (GMF)

Consulting firms

The Scowcroft Group

French Organization

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THE WORLD BANK

The World Bank is headquartered in Washington, D.C. More than 9,000 employees work in more than 100 offices worldwide.

The World Bank is a bank but not in the ordinary sense: it is a partnership to reduce poverty and support development. It comprises 2 institutions managed by 188 member countries. The International Bank for Re-construction and Development (IBRD) aims at reducing poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses exclusively on the world’s poorest countries. These institutions are part of a larger body known as the World Bank Group (made of 5 agencies).

« The World Bank provides low-interest loans, interest-free credits, and grants to developing countries. These sup-port a wide array of investments in such areas as education, health, public administration, infrastructure, finan-cial and private sector development, agriculture, and environmental and natural resource management. Some of its projects are cofinanced with governments, other multilateral institutions, commercial banks, export credit agencies, and private sector investors.

It also provides or facilitates financing through trust fund partnerships with bilateral and multilateral donors. »

« The World Bank Group welcomes applicants from all over the globe regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, and disability. »

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The internship program is a fantastic opportunity to gain international exposure, improve your skills in the World Bank areas of expertise and develop your own network.There are 2 sessions along the year: • Summer Internship (from June to September) | Application period : December 1 - January 31 each year• Winter Internship (from December to March) | Application period : September 1 - October 31 each year

All applications must be submitted on line within the application period. If you apply after the deadline, your application will not be considered.

« The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses. Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations. Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of 4 weeks in duration. »

Profile and eligibility

• Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity). Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.• Fields of studies: economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields.• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portu-guese, and Chinese are advantageous.• Computing skills• Prior relevant work experience

There are no quotas. Yet, some nationalities are less represented than others.

When applying on line, your application will be stored in a global database (for 6 months) where managers can access directly. You are thus strongly advised by the World Bank to contact the manager working in the department you target by email to sell and market yourself as a good candidate. You should draw his/her atten-tion to your application so that he/she can fish you out from the database. Should you still be interested in the Internship Program after 6 months, you are encouraged to re-apply.

The Internship Program is a good feeder for the other programs (such as the JPA and the YPP listed below).

Besides this Internship Program, you might be interested in the Legal Internship Program (LIP). Yet, recruit-ment needs are not on a yearly regular basis.

THE JUNIOR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATE (JPA)

This program is designed for recent graduate students willing to gain exposure and a first exprience in the World Bank. This program enables you to enter the World Bank with a 2-year entry-level position. After the 2-year contract, you must respect a 2-year cooling period (it includes not working for the World Bank as a consultant). « However, some former JPAs may rejoin the organization later in their careers after gaining expe-rience elsewhere and becoming experts in their professional fields. »Positions may be located in any of the Bank’s offices across the world.

Keep in mind this is a highly competitive program.

Eligibility and profile

• Be 28 years of age or younger• Hold the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree (with some relevant experience), a Master’s, or be a PhD candidate with a superior academic record.• Be fluent in English. Be fully proficient in one or more of the Bank’s working languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish is a plus.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply online.

Recruitment for this employment category is ongoing throughout the year. Your application will be kept for 6 months in a global database where managers can source candidates directly. You are thus strongly advised by the World Bank to contact the manager working in the department you target by email to sell and market yourself as a good candidate. You should draw his/her attention to your application so that he/she can fish you out from the database. The World Bank will contact only applicants whom hiring managers wish to interview.

Should you still be interested in this employment category after 6 months, you will need to re-apply.

THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM (YPP)This is definitely an entry point for a career in the World Bank. « The YP Program has hired over 1,500 people who now hold positions ranging from entry-level to vice presidents and managing directors. It is a unique oppor-tunity to experience development and gain exposure to the World Bank’s operations and policies. »It « is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to the World Bank’s ope-rations such as, economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, and natural resource management. »

As you may guess this is an extremely competitive program. « In order to be competitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capability. » There are around 40 positions each year.

Profile and eligibility

• Be 32 years of age or younger• Have a Master’s degree or equivalent• Be fluent in English. Full proficiency in one or more of the Bank’s working languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish is strongly desired.• Specialize in a field relevant to the World Bank’s operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, and natural resource management• Have at least 3 years of relevant experience at the policy level or continued academic study at the doctoral level.

Additionnal qualifications are asked.

« Young Professionals will take 2 one-year rotational assignments, where they will gain valuable on-the-job expe-rience:• 1st rotational assignment (up to 12 months) will be a «stretch assignment» designed to provide the incoming YP with an opportunity to gain skills and experience that are beneficial from the corporate perspective.• 2nd rotational assignment (up to 12 months) will be a «job assignment,” after which the YP is expected to gra-duate into the same unit, unless there are compelling business cases or serious performance issues. »

Each year, around 10,000 applications are received by the World Bank for a limited number of positions. No need to say most candidates exceed the minimum criteria.

When looking for a position, you should take into account that this is a 9-month process and it is expected that the selected candidates will join in September of the following year. As a candidate, you have a maximum delay of 2 weeks to accept or refuse the offer made by the World Bank.

How to applyYou should apply on line and respect the deadline given. Once you have applied, your resume will first be screened by HR. Preselected candidates will go through several interviews (including collective assessment). If you are selected, you will receive a letter of appointment. See selection cycle. Besides these 3 programs, you are encouraged to visit the website to discover other programs (such as the Legal Program, etc).

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (WORLD BANK GROUP)

The World Bank Group is made of 5 agencies : the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the International Fi-nance Corporation (IFC).

« IFC, as a member of the World Bank Group, shares its mission to reduce global poverty. Our vision is that people should have the opportunity to escape poverty and improve their lives. Our values are excellence, commitment, integrity, teamwork, and diversity. Our purpose is to create opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives by:• Mobilizing other sources of finance for private enterprise development • Promoting open and competitive markets in developing countries• Supporting companies and other private sector partners where there is a gap• Helping generate productive jobs and deliver essential services to the poor and the vulnerableTo achieve our purpose, IFC offers development-impact solutions through firm-level interventions (direct invest-ments, advisory services, and the IFC Asset Management Company); by promoting global collective action; by strengthening governance and standard-setting; and through business-enabling-environment work. »

184 donor countries contribute to IFC fundings. IFC has over 3,400 staff, of which 51% work in field offices and 49% at headquarters in Washington, D.C. You may be interested in the various recruitment programs presented below.

INVESTMENT ANALYST PROGRAM

“IFC recruits investment analysts globally on 2-year term contracts extendable to a maximum of 4 years. Upon completion of their contracts, investment analysts typically leave to pursue a graduate degree or additional work experience”. Yet, a few of them are promoted to Investment Officier Positions.

Profile

You must at least obtain a BA or equivalent degree with up to 3 years of relevant experience in finance rela-ted fields. On top of technical competencies and skills, English is a must and proficiency in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish is a huge asset.

Applications

As a candidate, you must visit the « current opportunities » section of the website and apply for « Investment Analyst Positions ».

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

IFC recruits interns each year for summer internship from May to September. The minimum period for an internship is 4 weeks. Internships can be done either in DC (Headquarters) or in field offices. « Summer Interns are assigned to an industry, regional or service department within IFC. Assignments cover va-rious areas of work, such as sector-specific business development, investment proposal review, financial modeling and analysis, advisory services strategy, and ex-post investment project evaluation. The assignment depends on the needs of the department and the particular fit for the candidate. »

Interns are paid.

ProfileCandidates must be in the first or second-to-last year of an MBA or similar graduate program. Since MBA penultimate students are targeted, experience is required to be selected as a candidate (3 to 6 years in interna-tional finance). Above technical competencies, linguistic skills are essential (Fluency in English; proficiency in one or more of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish strongly preferred).

ApplicationsPlease, keep in mind this is a VERY competitive program. Around 1,500 applications are sent every year from which 30 to 40 candidates are selected.When you apply, you are stronlgy advised to focus on your work experience, the competencies you have deve-loped and your commitment to sustainable private sector development.

Your application will be screened by HR managers. If you meet all the requirements, your application will be posted in the internship database where every IFC manager can fish out. Each manager will interview the in-terns he has preselected. In order to draw a manager’s attention to your application, you are advised to contact directly the manager to market and sell yourself. From mid-February, you can check the website to see if your application is shorlisted. A final decision is made by the manager from mid-March to late April.

Apply ONLINE (IFC is accepting applications for the 2013 Summer Internship Program online only from December 1, 2012 to January 15, 2013.)

GLOBAL TRANSACTION TEAM PROGRAM (GTT)

is a program for young professionals with a few years of relevant experience. In 2012, 10 people joined the GTT as Associate Investment Officers.

« IFC’s Global Transaction Team Program offers a unique opportunity to launch a global career as an investment professional helping to build the private sector in developing countries. Participants join as Associate Investment Officers. »

« The 2.5-year GTT Program is structured to provide participants with a solid understanding of IFC’s business and strategy, a global network, and regional experience in one of our 3 industry groups (Financial Markets; Infras-tructure and Natural Resources; and Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services) ». For the first 12 months, you will be trained in the Global Industry Department at IFC’s headquarters in Washington DC. You will then be assigned to one of IFC’s offices around the world for 18 months.

Ideal profile

« IFC is looking for current students or recent graduates of MBA or Master’s degree programs with strong financial skills, professional achievement, leadership potential and a demonstrated commitment to develop-ment. »

Top MBA graduates with around 4 years of relevant experience in the private sector (i.e. experience in finance such as investment banking, project finance, private equity, corporate finance, portfolio management, or finan-cial consulting) are considered as ideal candidates. Knowledge and exposure to emerging markets is necessary.

Above technical experience, linguistic skills are required: on top of English, fluency in other languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian) is preferred. The local language of where you are assigned is wanted.

Since you will be assigned in different countries, you are expected to travel extensively and to be flexible.

You must be a citizen of a member-country.7

Application ONLINE in English (IFC will accept applications for the 2014 GTT Program from August 15 - September 30, 2013. Interviews will take place in October and November, and offers are expected to be made in December 2013/January 2014. GTT participants join IFC in September each year.)

Other opportunitiesYou may also look for other current opportunities in IFC. There are no entry-level positions in DC. NB: Although some nationalities are less represented, there are NO quotas.

7/ There are 184 member countries - Link

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)

« The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 188 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. » Over 90 percent of the staff works at headquarters in DC.

The IMF has implemented several recruitment programs for currently enrolled students and recently gradua-ted students, especially the EP for young economists.

THE FUND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (FIP)« The FIP provides an opportunity for highly promising graduate students pursuing an advanced degree/Ph.D. in macroeconomics or a related field to gain a better understanding of the IMF’s work and contribute to the institution’s mission. Other opportunities for internships in other careers are available, but their frequency and availability is limited. These opportunities are advertised periodically online in Current Vacancies or through university career development offices. The Fund also offers an internship in its Legal Department. »Each year, around 50 internships are done between May and October during 10 to 13 weeks (application from September to December). It is a highly competitive program.

Profile and eligibility

• Currently enrolled in a program - must be in student status• Students are typically pursuing a Ph.D. in macroeconomics or a relevant field, such as international econo-mics, monetary economics, public finance, econometrics or financial economics.• Should normally not exceed 32 years of age• An excellent command of English (both written and oral)• Must possess strong quantitative and computer skills Apply online.

Each year, the IMF invites students to its Paris office to present its programs. The information is broadcast by Sciences Po Avenir Career Center.

THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES (OAS)

« The Organization was established in order to achieve among its member states […] an order of peace and jus-tice, to promote their solidarity, to strengthen their collaboration, and to defend their sovereignty, their territorial integrity, and their independence.»

Today, the OAS brings together all 35 independent states 8 of the Americas and constitutes the main political, juri-dical, and social governmental forum in the Hemisphere. In addition, it has granted permanent observer status to 67 states, as well as to the European Union (EU). »

« The Organization uses a four-pronged approach to effectively implement its essential purposes, based on its main pillars: democracy, human rights, security, and development. »

Headquarters are located in Washington D.C. but there are 31 country offices 9 in the Member States. 700 people work for the OAS.

Internships are not only available in D.C but also in country offices. Yet, the Internship Program presented below only applies to D.C. internships.

THE OAS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

This internship program is dedicated for internship in Washington D.C. headquarters. There are 3 internship sessions along the year:• January to May• June to August• September to DecemberInternships last from 10 weeks (minimum) to 15 weeks (maximum) 10. Up to 80 interns are selected by over 40 departments/areas within the General Secretariat of the OAS to participate in each session.

Profile

Standard criteria for all internships whatever the department / area:• Be enrolled in the 2nd year of university minimum. Internships are indeed open to undergraduate 11 and master students.• Interns may come from every country as the program is open to all nationalities (not only Member States although they are widely represented).• You must master at least 2 out of 4 official languages (English, French, Portuguese, Spanish).• You must apply online and make sure you send all the required documents to be considered as a candidate i.e. the electronic form filled in properly, 2 letters of recommandation, transcript and a resume 12

8/ Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, United States of America, Uruguay, and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Grenada, Suriname, Domi-nica (Commonwealth of), Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, The Bahamas (Commonwealth of); St. Kitts & Nevis ; Canada, Belize and Guyana 9/ Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bilivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica (Com-monwealth of), Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, The Bahamas (Commonwealth of) , Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela (Boliva-rian Republic of) 10/ The duration might be extended if required by the university itself 11/ Contrarily to International Organisations where undergraduates can not be candidates for internships

Moreover, every manager in each department will look for specific criteria in terms of competencies in human rights, justice, trade, economic development, peace, women, education, sustainable development, governance for instance. Besides linguistic skills, geographic competencies will be expected. As a consequence, make sure you choose the appropriate geographic concentration (Euro-Latino-American Campus in Poitiers for under-graduates, Latin America if you are a PSIA students or doing a PhD, etc.) and emphasize on these skills in your resume and cover letter!

There is no quota in terms of nationality: students from all over the world can apply to the internship program. As you must know, the number of applications is huge every year, competition is hard. Please keep in mind the criteria above when applying and make sure your resume and cover letter highlight your strengths to present you as the ideal candidate!

OAS internships are not paid. Students are responsible for their own expenses.

Application process

Each session has its own deadlines to submit online applications. Once the application period is over, you can not apply anymore. It is recommended to fill in the form either in English or Spanish. When filling the form, you will be asked to stipulate the 3 areas of interest you apply for (ranking in terms of preference). Your application is first screened by an HR officer. He/she checks if your application is complete and if you meet the standard criteria. If your application is relevant, it will foster a global database where every manager may fish out. Besides this official online procedure, you are allowed to contact directly the manager in the 3 departments you have chosen to draw his/her attention to your application in the database. Please, always respect the official procedure.

Although you are asked to rank 3 choices, if the HR officer believes your application may match other depart-ments, he/she will forward your application to the appropriate manager. It is thus very important to figure out who you are, what you know, what you can do and what you want to do 13.

If you are preselected by a manager, you will be called for a phone interview with himself/herself. A Letter of Acceptance is sent to selected candidates.

Advice from the Intership Coordinator (HR) to Sciences Po students

« You must pay attention to apply with a fully completed application: this is really a sign of professionalism and motivation ».

12/ Resume and Cover Letter Workshops are organised both in English and French in Sciences Po Avenir Career Center. 13/ Sciences Po Avenir Career Center may help you in your career plan

Interns & Evaluation

An evaluation system has been implemented for each student interning in the OAS.The supervisor and the intern set 3 objectives to be reached. If 80% is met, the intern will receive an OAS diploma and a recomman-dation letter for the OAS.Furthermore, doing an internship in the OAS is a good way to gain international exposure, to meet people and get contacts. The Internship Program is an excellent feeder for other vacancies. If you were a brilliant intern, you might be contacted again when new openings match your profile.

Interns & Network

Washington D.C. is definitely a city of network ! When interning in the OAS you will be encouraged to develop your network. A weekly meeting is set up every Thursday to invite interns to meet other interns and staff in several departments / area. This is a perfect way to gain an overview of OAS’s activites. OAS interns also deve-lop connections with interns from the IMF, the World Bank, the International Development Bank and visits are regularly organised.

As an intern, you will also participate in the MOAS/PC is a 2-day-model or simulation of the Permanent Council of the OAS for interns. « It is designed so that, through role playing, the participants can acquire not only knowledge of this important political body but also to acquire a set of leadership and negotiation skills. »

As interns and alumni, you will join the OAS community ! NETWORK is a key factor !!!

Internships in National Offices

Profile, requirements and required documentation to apply are as listed above.The duration of the internship goes from 10 weeks up to 6 months. It can be full time (40 hours / a week) or part time (20 hours / a week). Contrary to the internship program introduced above, there is no specific session to apply. It really depends on every office’s needs. For more information on available opportunities, please send an email to internships@oas.org attaching your Resume, indicating countries of preference and dates you are available for the internship.

Employment and Consultancy

There is no special recruitment program for young professionals (neither Junior Professional Associates, nor Young Professional Program). Yet, the Internship program constitutes a pool for entry level positions. You are once again more than encouraged to keep contact with your internship supervisor.

If you are looking for an entry-level position, please search for junior officer and consulting opportunities on the website. Consultants (like interns) are not considered OAS staff.

Please, keep in mind the selection process takes around 3 months : application on line / preselection by HR / several inteview rounds.

The 4 official languages of the OAS are English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Most positions require fluen-cy in English and Spanish (read, write, and communicate). Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is desired.

Candidates from Member States will be preferred to others (for staff only). However, for fixed-term contracts (interns and consultants) you will be equally considered whether you are citizen of Member States or of other countries.

There are 2 delegations on the American soil: NYC and D.C.The DC office represents the EU in the United States whereas the NYC office now serves as the EU’s Delegation to the UN. This chapter only concerns the DC office.

The DC office « works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates consular missions of the 27 EU Member States.

We are a full- fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the US government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We promote EU policies in the United States, which includes presenting and explaining EU actions to the U.S. Administration and Congress. By engaging with political actors, the media, academia, business, and civil society, we raise awareness of EU issues and concerns, and promote the importance of the EU-U.S. relationship among the American public. We also analyze and report on the political, social, and economic situation in the U.S. to our headquarters in Brussels. »

The Delegation employs around 90 staff members, approximately 30 of whom are EU diplomats.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

There are 3 internship sessions along the year:• Spring Session : January to May• Summer Session : June to August • Fall Session: September to December.

For each session, around 200 applications are received (up to 300 for the Summer session which is by far the most competitive).

Internships last from 3 to 6 months.

DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO THE UNITED STATES

Around 18 interns are taken for each session. The number of interns varies from 1 to 3 depending on the sec-tion. Indeed, 9 to 10 sections usually takes interns (Economics / Financial Affairs ; Administration / Human Resources ; Agriculture / Trade, Food Safety / Health ; Politics / Development / Security ; Diplomacy / Press, Science / Research ; General Trade ; Transport / Energy / Environment ; if needed the Deputy Head of Delega-tion may take an intern 14 too).

Please keep in mind that internships are unpaid. No housing allowance is given by the Delegation. As for the visa, you will need an A2 visa (free).

Profile

Applicants from every country, every nationality will be considered. You do not have to be a citizen from a European country to be selected. There are no quotas.You are not necessarily expected to be enrolled in the European Affairs master programme. Yet, you should demonstrate a strong interest in the EU. Competencies and knowledge requested depend on the responsibili-ties you are given (please check the « Responsibilities / Desired Backgound »).

In terms of linguistic skills, English is obviously a must as this is the working language. Any other language is as huge asset (both European and non-European languages). Your English level will be assessed from the very beginning of the applying procedure (your resume and cover letter shall be written in English).

Part time internships are possible. However, preference is given to candidates that are available on a full-time basis. Please, make sure you mention your availabilities in your application.

« Applicants may not have previously taken part in previous internship programs, in-service training, or employ-ment with any EU institution or body for more than 6 weeks. »

Application

Each internship session has its own application deadline (listed below). Fall Semester Internships (September – December): May 15Spring Semester Internships (January – May): September 15Summer Session Internships (June – August): February 15

To apply, you should submit the followings:• Application form• Resume• Cover Letter• Recent Academic Transcript• Letter of Recommendation from a current or former professor

14/ Research skills, writing reports, attending meetings at Congress and Think Tanks, event coordination, speech writing, etc.

Please forward your complete application to:Internship CoordinatorDelegation of the European Union to the USA2175 K Street, NWWashington, DC 20037Fax: 202-429-1766Or by E-mail to: delegation-usa-internships@eeas.europa.euBeside official procedure, you may send your complete application to Faustine Chevet faustine.chevet@sciences-po.fr

When applying, you are asked to rank the sections in which you would like to intern.

Once your application is received, it is screened first by the internship coordinator. He will check if the appli-cation is fully completed and if the basic requirements are met. Based on your choices and ranking, he may forward your application to the section(s) of your choice (only if your application matches the criteria of the section). Within a month, a shortlist is made. If you are not selected, you will be informed by email. If you are selected by the section, a phone interview will be scheduled (around 10/50 applications get phone interviews). Within a few days after the phone inteview, the final decision is made (usually 3 months prior to the beginning of the internship).

Foundation & Think-Tanks

UN FOUNDATION

« The UN Foundation was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historical […] gift to support United Nations causes and activities. As a public charity, we advocate for the UN and connect people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. This is a not for profit foundation advocating on the behalf of the UN. »

« We help the UN take its best work and ideas to scale—through advocacy, partnerships, community-building, and fundraising. ADVOCACY—because we know the impact that sound policy can have on the social, economic, and environmen-tal changes the UN seeks; PARTNERSHIPS—because we have seen first¬hand what can be achieved when the public and private sectors come together through the UN; COMMUNITY-BUILDING—because the UN was created for “we the people,” reminding all of us that anyone can contribute to building a better world; and FUNDRAISING—because we need new and additional resources to power solutions to global challenges ».

The UN Foundation works on diverse portfolio including 4 main issue areas:• Global Health (Polio, measles, malaria, etc.)• Energy & Climate • US – UN relations• Women & PopulationEach area launches campaign and initiatives such as « Nothing but Net » to fight against Malaria, the « Sustai-nable Energy for All », the « Coalition for adolescent Girls », « the Global Alliance for clean coockstove ».

The UN Foundation also has the mission to advocate for the UN within the USA (lobbying effort and commu-nications).

There are 180 people working in the DC office and 25 in the NYC office.

INTERNSHIPS AND CAREERSInternship Program

The Internship Program is designed for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates. Full-time and part-time intersnhips are offered during Fall, Spring and Summer terms for 3 to 5 months. Internships can be done in different areas: Partnership Development, Issue Areas (Health, Women & Population, Technology, Climate & Energy, US-UN relations, Sustainable Development) Public Affairs, Finance and Grants Adminis-tration.

The number of internships provided depends on the needs of each department. The main objectives are to support the UN Foundation in achieving its goals and to give interns an international and UN exposure. Each year, there are around 25 interns.

Each internship opportunity is posted online every semester. You are advised to visit on a regular basis the website and apply if you are eligible 15. Your application will be treated only if you apply to posted positions. Due to a large number of applications, no direct applications are treated. To apply, you should submit a resume and a cover letter 16 online. Once your application is online, it will be treated by an HR coordinator. If you match the criteria, your application will be shortlisted and submitted to the manager. You will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.

Profile

Besides standard criteria listed below, you are expected to speak English as this is the working language. Other linguistic skills are a plus. The UN Foundation looks for good writing and analytical skills, critical thinking and good team partners. Besides, each manager will define his/her own criteria to select interns for a specific project.

Doing an internship is not only a way to gain exposure to international experience and the UN Foundation, it is also a way to make yourself visible. If you were a good intern in terms of skills, motivations and behavior, you could be contacted once a vacancy is to be filled. The UN Foundation aims at retaining good human resources.

If you are looking for an internship in Energy & Climate Change, you may contact Faustine Chevet faustine.chevet@sciences-po.fr besides official application on line.

Working for the UN FoundationNew vacancies are posted online, usually on Mondays. You are stongly advised to check new openings on a regular basis. Once a vacancy is posted online, you must also apply online with a resume and a cover letter2. You may also wish to sign up for email updates to keep you informed. As stipulated above, no direct applica-tions are treated due to a large number of applications. Please, apply to specific job posts. You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for an interview.

15/ Standard criteria : « Applicants should be enrolled in a degree-granting program in an undergraduate or graduate school during the internship, or should be a recent graduate with a demonstrated interest in the UN and international development. » 16/ Resume and Cover Letter Workshops are organised both in English and French in Sciences Po Avenir Career Center

American presidents have memorial in D.C. : the Washington Monument, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Woodrow Wilson, the USA 28th president, is the only U.S. president to hold a Ph.D. There is no Wilson monu-ment but « Wilson’s idealism and status as a great world leader led to the creation of the Woodrow Wilson Interna-tional Center for Scholars as the U.S. memorial to him. The Center is not an institution for the study of Woodrow Wilson, but aims to embody Wilson’s ideals by putting scholarship at the service of the world’s public life. »

He indeed believed that the scholar and the policymaker were engaged in a common enterprise.

The Wilson Center leads public policy research in various issues such as Education, International Develop-ment, US politics, Urban policies, History (communism, military history,…), Economics and Globalization, etc. It has expertise on all continents with for instance the Africa Program, Middle East Program, etc.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

Students apply from all over the world. Competition is real!The Woodrow Wilson Center has actually 2 different internship programs with separate applications and deadlines:

1/ Research Assistant Program : many interns are research assistants for visiting scholars, contributing directly to research on a wide range of projects2/ Program / Staff Internship : interns work in staff and program offices

1/ Research Assistant Program

This program is mainly designed, but not only, for college students willing to gain experience. « A position as a research assistant is particularly appropriate for a college student planning to move on to graduate studies, or for college students wishing to develop a deeper understanding of their field of study. In addition to assisting with research, interns have the opportunity to network with experts in their chosen fields. » Interns have access to vast resources materials.

The Research Assistant Program usually provides with part-time internships as a research assistant works 12-15 hours a week per scholar. It is still possible to intern full time (with 2 scholars for instance).

There are 3 sessions along the year with around 55 students selected for each session. Every year, 150 research assistants join the Wilson Center.

Internship start date (Deadline for application). Make sure you respect the deadline 17 !WINTER - January (October 15)SPRING - June (March 15)FALL - September (July 1)

THE WILSON CENTER

17/ It is « unnecessary to mail your application through an expensive courier for overnight or express shipping. The postmark is the important shipping criteria. »

Most openings are in Fall and Spring sessions. Internships last approximately 9 to 12 weeks. The start and end dates are flexible in order to accommodate varying school schedules. No internship will exceed 1 year in duration. A stipend (up to USD 300 per month for 2 days a week) may be available if the intern gets no credit in return.

Profile and eligibility • Applicants must be current students, recent graduates (within one calendar year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program (within the next year). Non-degree seeking students are ineligible. Most interns are at least seniors in the undergraduate level, though strongly qualified juniors (at the time of applica-tion) will be considered. Graduate students are also eligible to apply. • Studies in political science; U.S. government/politics; international relations; history (including US history); foreign languages; international affairs; regional studies; economics; public policy; security studies; journalism and similar disciplines, though students of many other fields of study have sometimes been selected.• English is required (both speaking and writing). Foreign language skills are sometimes useful, but are not required.• Analyzing and writing skills.• A strong sense of responsibility • he ability to work with a minimum of supervision

« All interns are encouraged to go beyond their particular internship responsibilities and to attend many panel discussions, conferences, symposia, and other meetings. Interns are also welcome to join staff and scholars during some social events ». Use these opportunities to develop your knowledge and network !

The Wilson Center does not sponsor visas.

How to applyMake sure you respect the deadline above and send your application to the Internship Coordinator by email to internships@wilsoncenter.org or by mail to :

Ms. Krishna AnielInternship Coordinator and Recruitment SpecialistWoodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

One Woodrow Wilson Plaza1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

Washington, DC. 20004-3027 – USA Mailed applications are preferred.

Your application should gather: an internship application form fully completed (to be uploaded form the web-site), cover letter, resume, writing sample, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript. For more details, look at the website.

The internship coordinator will screen all application. If you are preselected as a candidate, a domestic or inter-national phone interview will be conducted by the internship coordinator.

2/ Program / Staff InternshipsThe Wilson Center also recruits interns to work in its various program, administrative, and press offices.

Internship appointments are usually scheduled at the beginning of the academic semester (Fall, Winter, Spring). Yet, appointments are made throughout the year for periods of varying length. No internship will exceed one year in duration.

This internship program gives to students the opportunity to develop practical experience in an environment that mixes academic study with public policy (conference organization; library and internet research; assis-tance with the preparation of publications and/or outreach materials; and/or administrative assignments in support of Center activities).

As a general rule, offices are looking for individuals who are willing to devote 10 - 20 hours per week. Most internships are unpaid 18.

Profile and eligibility

• Strong research and/or administrative skills; be detail-oriented; be able to work independently and collecti-vely as part of group; • English is a must as this is the working language. Some of the international programs might require candi-dates to possess a working knowledge of a foreign language.• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program, a recent graduate (within one calendar year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program (within the next year). Non-degree seeking students are ineligible.

How to applyOpenings are listed on line.

There are slightly different applications and deadlines and one must apply directly to a program or office. Each program or office interviews and selects their own interns.

The Intern Coordinator will see accepted staff interns when they arrive for orientation.

18/ For any paid internship, you should proove your employment eligibility prior to being appointed.

« The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) strengthens transatlantic cooperation on regional, natio-nal, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of the Marshall Plan. »

Founded in 1972, GMF is a non-partisan, non-profit organization. Headquarters are located in Washington, DC (there are actually 2 offices in DC) with 76 people. « In addition to its headquarters […], GMF has 7 offices in Europe: Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara (the smallest with 3 people), Bucharest, and Warsaw (5 people). GMF also has smaller representations in Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm. » A new office is to be opened in Tunisia.

« While GMF’s mission is to strengthen the transatlantic relationship, GMF does more than just work in North America and the European Union. GMF’s work touches regions around the globe 19 as it seeks to find common transatlantic approaches to global issues. »

The GMF works on different programs such as Climate and Energy ; Urban and Regional Policy ; Opinion Research ; Brussels Forum ; Economic, Trade and Investment ; Congressional Affairs ; Asia, etc.

INTERNSHIP

Interns are recruited on a needed-basis. There is no internship program. When an office needs interns, it is reported to DC headquarters. Intern recruitments are indeed centralized in DC headquarters.3 categories of internships are available:• Operations : HR, IT and administration• External Affairs : Communications, Congressional Team, Transatlantic Initiative, Immigration, Climate, etc.• Fundraising department

Internships last from 6 to 9 months. They are unpaid.

All career opportunities including internships are posted on line. You are asked to apply on line. When ap-plying, make sure your application is full. Linguistic skills are essential: you are expected to be fluent in English (writing and speaking) and to be able to communicate in the local language (for instance Turkish for the Ankara office). Any other language is a real asset. The knowledge of a specfic area is valuable especially when interning for « regional programs » such as Asia, Mediterranean, Balkan Trust for Democracy, etc. Technical skills will be listed depending on recruitment needs (fundariaing, communication, etc).

Keep in mind that a good intern may be contacted for an entry level position. Advice from the HR : « Be proac-tive while interning and develop relations / network ! »

THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES

19/ Africa, Asia, European Union, Mediterranean, North America, Wider Europe

CONSULTING FIRMS

THE SCOWCROFT GROUP

The Scowcroft Group, founded in 1994, is an international business advisory firm.

« The Scowcroft Group is managed directly by Brent Scowcroft, former National Security Advisor to President George H.W. Bush and Gerald Ford. Our principals bring extensive experience in business and government coupled with extraordinary regional expertise in Asia, Latin America, Africa, Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. Our team of bipartisan professionals has demonstrated prowess in the politi-cal economy of emerging markets, and strong relationships with key political and industry decision-makers. » http://www.scowcroft.com/html/whoweare.html

The Scowcroft group is a consulting firm made of 20 people in D.C. and senior advisors around the world (consultants / experts). It mainly provides its clients 20 (MNCs, usually multiyear clients) with strategic consul-ting in emerging markets (M&A, due dilligence, investments, transactional works) and it also advises clients in financial markets (hedge-funds, banks, elections) for 30% of its global activities.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMThere are 3 sessions along the year :• January to May (applications to be sent by mid-November)• May to August (applications by mid-March)• September to December (applications by July)

For each session, 2 interns are selected. Part time is possible although full time is heavily preferred. As this is a small firm, the Scowcroft Group expects its interns to be hands-on and supportive.

Profile• For security reasons, there is a citizenship requirement. Only US citizens will be selected. Dual nationality (US + another one) may be considered too.• Interns are usually graduate students but occasionnally undergrads could be selected.• A background in international relations, european affairs (including NATO, Nuclear and Defense), econo-mics, finance (investment banking, private equity, etc), law (Jurist Doctors especially) perfectly matches with the requirements.• Capacities to lead basic research are necessary.• Analytical, writing and quantitative skills are needed.• English is obviously a must as this is the working language. Any other languages is a real asset to focus on especially Mandarin Chinese, other European languages, and langages from developing / emerging countries

Application

Please send your resume and cover letter in English hr@scowcroft.com (Put “Internship Position” in the sub-ject line of the email). Besides official procedure, you may want to send your application to Faustine Chevet : faustine.chevet@sciences-po.fr

20/ « Our clients are industry leaders in the telecommunications, insurance, aeronautics, energy, and financial products sectors; foreign direct investors in the electronics, utilities, energy, and food industries; and investors in the fixed income, equity, and commodities markets around the world. » http://www.scowcroft.com/html/clients.html

«L’Alliance Française is the largest network of French language and cultural centers in the world. The Alliances across the world are dedicated to promoting French language and francophone culture in order to foster rela-tionships between people of all nationalities, ethnicities, and races.

L’Alliance Française de Washington, D.C. is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that is not subsidized by the French government. It is an educational, cultural association headed by a Franco-American Board of direc-tors.»

Employment and internships

There is an « employment section » on the website where all openings are mentionned including internships. There are both part time and full time internships along the year. A cultural intern is currently looked for. Each year, a new intern joins the Alliance Française from September for a year. Application should be sent before January 31.

Selection cycle : applications will all be screened. Preselected candidates will have a phone interview. A collec-tive decision is made within 2 or 3 weeks.

Stipends are around USD 1000. The Alliance Française does not sponsor visa. Private health insurance is not provided (it costs around USD 400 per year according to the current intern).

FRENCH ORGANIZATION

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE