The Open Society Initiative for Europe (OSIFE) Seeks to Empower Europeans and Their Civil

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Open Society Initiative for Europe (OSIFE) seeks to empower Europeans and their civil society organizations to reinforce and, where necessary, reclaim their central role in European democracies. It aims to ensure that Europe’s common integration project, embodied by the European Union, contributes to the vitality and quality of European democracies based on the values of open society.

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people.

We seek to strengthen the rule of law; respect for human rights, minorities, and a diversity of opinions; democratically elected governments; and a civil society that helps keep government power in check.

We help to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights.

We implement initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media.

We build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information.

Working in every part of the world, the Open Society Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.

This internship

·  Is an opportunity for young graduates to gain work experience and increase their understanding of open society issues (such as human rights, justice, democracy, good governance, etc.) especially in Western Europe;

·  Is based in the office the Open Society European Policy Institute in Brussels, but aims at giving the intern an insight into the work of the Open Society Initiative for Europe (OSIFE)in particular;

·  Provides OSIFE with the assistance and contribution of the intern.

The intern will be able to participate in conferences, seminars and events held by NGOs or EU institutions in the field of human rights, anti-discrimination and democracy thus contributing to the practical knowledge and experience of the intern.

2. REQUIREMENTS

OSIFE is currently looking for an intern to start in February 2015 to support the Migration and Discrimination cluster. The internship is for six months and interns receive monthly remuneration if not already enrolled in a scholarship program or receiving a grant.

The intern’s main tasks will be related to providing support to the work of OSIFE on anti-discrimination and anti-racism issues in Western Europe, although s/he will be asked to complete tasks in other areas as required. The successful candidate will work at OSEPI’s office in Brussels under the supervision of the OSIFE Migration and Discrimination Cluster Program Manager.

The policy intern will provide support in:

·  Monitoring of EU and Member States policies and news in specific areas

·  Preparing briefing notes, meeting reports and other factual and analytical documents

·  Attending relevant meetings at EU institutions, organisations and other internal and external events/ conferences

·  Assisting with desk research on specific areas

·  Organising and setting up meetings: logistics and administration

·  Updating the contacts databases

·  Performing other related duties as required

Requirements

·  Masters level degree, or equivalent experience in the field of human rights, international affairs, political sciences, development, migration, sociology, anthropology,

·  A regional specialisation, through studies or experience, in migrants and minorities (e.g. Roma, Muslims) in Western Europe

·  A good understanding of EU and/or national processes and policy, in relation to minorities’ rights and anti-discrimination issues (and in particular with regard to anti-gypsyism or Islamophobia)

·  An understanding or experience of minorities rights, the NGO sector and EU policies with a focus on anti-discrimination and anti-racism is an asset

·  Knowledge of and experience with project cycle management

·  Human rights experience is desirable

·  Experience within an NGO or international organisation is desirable

·  Interest in the activities of the Open Society Foundations

·  Computer literacy, with a good knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office

·  Good writing skills

·  Experience in coordinating and facilitating meetings is an asset

·  Fluent spoken and written English is essential. Knowledge of German, Dutch and other EU languages is an asset

·  Attention to detail, good communication and interpersonal skills required

3. STANDARD APPLICATION FORM FOR EMPLOYMENT

Confidentiality

All information given on the application will be treated in a confidential manner.

Please complete in black ink or type

Please note that the first two pages of this application form (personal details) will be detached from the rest of your application to promote equal opportunities in the short-listing process. Please do not put your name or signature on the rest of the application form.

Please complete in English.

First name
Family name
Please indicate your preferred title
Position for which you are applying / Grant-making intern
Home address
Postcode/City
Country
Email address
Telephone
May we use these details to contact you if necessary?

Declaration

I declare that the information provided on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and understand that any information submitted in connection with employment and subsequently found to be incorrect or deliberately misleading could lead to dismissal without notice.

Signed (name) / Date:

Once completed, please return this form by email to Tanja Djordjevic at: tanja.djordjevic@opensocietyfoundations with “GRANT-MAKING INTERNSHIP 012015” in the subject line.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 21 January 2015

Applications should be sent by email. Applications by fax, post or CVs will not be accepted.

Short-listing will take place by evaluating the (anonymised) application forms against the person specification for the position.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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1.  Education

Further/higher education (please start with the most recent diploma)

Name and address
of college/university / From/until / Full-/
part-time / Qualifications obtained

General education (schools from age 11)

Name and address
of school / From/until / Qualifications obtained
(level and grade)

2. Training and development

Please give details of any training courses attended which are of direct relevance to your application.

Course title / From/until / Course provider / Summary of content

3. Languages

Using the “Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)”, please specify your level of knowledge for each language.

Language / Proficient user / Independent user / Basic user
C1 / C2 / B1 / B2 / A1 / A2
English
German
Dutch
Others (please specify):

4. Membership of technical or professional bodies

5. Present and previous occupations

Please give details of your occupation(s) starting with the most recent. Please include any unpaid work that is relevant to the post and explain any gaps.

Employer's name and
address (please start with current/most recent) / From/until
(month/year) / Position held including brief description of your duties

6. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence?

If your answer is YES, please give details of date(s) of offence(s) and sentence(s) passed which are still current.

7. All offers of employment or internship are subject to receipt of satisfactory written references. Please provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer or an academic referee if more appropriate. Referees will not be contacted without your prior permission.

a) Name
Position
Address
Telephone number
What is your connection with this referee?
May we approach this referee prior to interview?
b) Name
Position
Address
Telephone number
What is your connection with this referee?
May we approach this referee prior to interview?

8. If selected, when would you be able to take up internship with OSIFE?

9. Please use the space below to explain –citing examples of previous experience

a) How you believe you fulfil the necessary requirements as set in the first page of this form and what would you like to get out of this internship at OSIFE in relation to your future career (maximum 300 words)

b) Describe a challenging situation you experienced in working or participating in a field / area related to the position we are offering (maximum 200 words)