Institute of International Academic and Scientific Cooperation
invites you to the International Seminar
«INTERNSHIPS AT INTERNATIONAL
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
ORGANIZATIONS: INTERNTIONAL
CAREER - 2015»
Vienna, October 19– 22, 2015
Aim of the project is to promote the involvement of highly motivated young professionals to maintain the
peace and international security by providing relevant information and acquainting them with internship and
employment opportunities at international intergovernmental organizations
We all live in interconnected world in which globalization is inseparable from searching quite narrow identity
in many cases. What is the best way to fight against extremism, polarization and confusion in the world?
Interactive program of this Seminar will enable participants to dive into the essence of skills required for
Citizens of the World. Through participation in workshops, presentations and briefings with international
experts seminar participants will become acquaint with the career opportunities in international
intergovernmental organizations.
Organizers: Institute of International Academic and Scientific Cooperation and Polish-Azerbaijan
Association for Cooperation
Program includes meetings and presentations at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in
Europe, the UN Office in Vienna, the EU Commission Representation in Vienna.
1. The headquarters of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
The work of young professionals and trainees in the OSCE is aimed at preventing conflicts in the regions,
crisis management, liquidation of conflict consequences. The main means of security maintenance and key
tasks solving are the work in the following areas:
1. Political and military sphere: controlling the spread of weapons; diplomatic efforts to avoid conflict.
2. The economic and ecological spheres: economic and environmental security.
3. Civil society, human rights, development of democratic institutions, election monitoring.
2. The headquarters of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UN).
A number of UN agencies, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations
Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) et al.,
provides a wide range of opportunities for motivated young professionals to start career at international
intergovernmental organizations through training programs, volunteering and internships. The staff of the
United Nations shall respect the basic values of the UN, including conscientiousness, professionalism,
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efficiency and respect for cultural diversity. The UN gives the opportunity to work in a dynamic multicultural
environment and participate in solving the world's problems.
3. The European Commission Representation in Vienna.
The EU provides the opportunity for persons interested in the European integration to do an internship at the
headquarters of the European Commission or other executive bodies / agencies of the European institutions
such as the European External Action Service or the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation
and others. Young professionals are involved in developing relevant and effective proposals to provide
operational support to civil society initiatives aimed at promoting democracy, consolidation of society, rule of
law and strengthen respect for all human rights and freedoms in the European Union.
Target audience: Bachelor, Master and PhD students, which conduct research and/or are interested in
different fields of international relations, law, economy, politology. Young specialists and professional are
also encouraged to participate in the project.
Working language: English (for effective participation in the event it is the recommended knowledge of
English at a conversational level).
TERMS FOR PARTICIPATION in the International Seminar “Internships at the International
Intergovernmental Organization: International Career”
Registration fee
150 Euro (registration until September 1st 2015)
186 Euro (registration from 01.09.2015 to 30.09.2015) covers:
1. Methodological and educational program and handouts;
2. Accommodation category 3 *** with breakfasts (buffet, 1 night) - optional;
3. Transfers in vienna according to the agenda;
4. Guided tour of Vienna;
5. Certificate of participation in the project.
60 Euro covers
1. Methodological and educational program and handouts;
2. Transfers in vienna according to the agenda;
3. Guided tour of Vienna;
4. Certificate of participation in the project.
Registration procedures: in order to participate in the project you should fill in and submit the
online application form
until September 30th, 2015. Participants shall be selected on the basis of their motivation letters. Within 3
working days from receipt of the invitation to participate in the project, an amount equivalent to 50% of the
registration fee shall be paid for final registration in the event. The remaining amount of the registration fee
shall be paid at the beginning of the International Seminar in Vienna.
Terms for refusal of a participation in the project: for any reason for refuse to participate in the project, the
amount of the registration fee shall not not be refunded except the case of refusal to participate declared in
writing before the expiration of registration deadline.
AGENDA of the International Seminar "INTERNSHIPS AT INTERNATIONAL
INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS: INTERNTIONAL CAREER - 2015"
October 20, 2015
October 21, 2015
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Arrival of the participants.
10.30 - gathering of the participants at the United
Nations Office in Vienna (Gate 1), Wagramer
Strasse 5, A-1220 Vienna, Austria.
10.45 - Registration of participants.
11.00 - Visit to the United Nations in Vienna:
1. Guided tour via the UN Office in Vienna;
2. Presentation on issues of human trafficking
in the modern world by the expert of the
United Nations High Commissioner’s
Department for Refugees;
3. Briefing with the UN HR specialist on
international career opportunities in the
UN, internships programs, volunteering
and recruitment process.
Lunch
16.00 – Check-in a hotel.
17.00 - Tour of Vienna, sightseeing of theUNESCO
World Heritage in Vienna.
20.00 - Integration party
7.00 - Breakfast at the hotel.
08.30 - Registration of participants (Hofburg
Congress Centre).
9.00 - Working visit to the Organization for
Security and Cooperation in Europe:
1. Presentation “OSCE Work in the World:
Political and Military Sphere, Economic
and Environmental Security, Civil Society
Development”;
2. Briefing "Training at the OSCE and Junior
Professionals Program: Challenges and
Prospects";
3. Presentation “Illegal Immigration in
Europe”.
Lunch
14.30 - Visit to the EU Commission
Representation in Vienna (House of the European
Union):
1. Presentation "The main goals and objectives
of the European Commission";
2. Presentation on traineeship and employment
opportunities in the European Commission,
the criteria for selection of candidates,
important aspects of application preparation.
16.30 – Farewell. Free time in Vienna.
21.00 - Departure.
www.imans.eu
Contacts: e-mail: info@imans.eu, тел.+38 0637886291 – PhD Inna Ianovska, tel. +48
538958297 Cavidan Scherbetov, www.imans.eu
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