Intern at Permanent Representation of Ireland to the Council of Europe, Strasbourg – 7 November 2014
The Permanent Representation of Ireland to the Council of Europe is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as temporary whole-time Intern. Candidates who have previously undertaken an internship of six months or more in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or in an Irish Diplomatic Mission abroad are not eligible to compete.
The position of attaché involves:
- Preparing for, attending and reporting on Council of Europe meetings, including Committee of Ministers’ Deputies, rapporteur groups, EU coordination etc.
- Research and provision of background material in relation to execution of judgements of the European Court of Human Rights
- Liaison with Irish Government Departments, in particular in the context of representing Irish position at Rapporteur Group on Social and Health Questions, and Rapporteur Group on Education, Culture, Sport, Youth and the Environment
- Short and medium term research projects
- Drafting of briefing and speech material on ad hoc basis, as required
- Coordination of cultural programme of Permanent Representation
The contract will be for 11 months. Salary will be €2,647 per month. Candidates should be available to assume their position by 1 February 2015. Applications should be submitted by Friday, 7 November 2014.
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