Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Austria
Muenchendorfer Strasse 2, 2361 Laxenburg
Overview
Internship applications are open all year round. IACA accepts a limited number of interns every year.
Details
The Internship Programme is designed for students enrolled in Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD (or equivalent) university programmes and recent graduates wishing to develop and broaden their professional skills and gain working experience in an international environment. Internships are offered in areas such as external relations, strategic partnerships and projects, event organization, communications, marketing, law, programme development and organization, administration, and IT.
Internships are on a full-time basis for a period of three to six months and take place at the IACA campus in Laxenburg, Austria. In exceptional cases, internships of shorter than three months may be considered.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The candidate’s application should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, which includes the names and contact details of two people who are familiar with his/her qualifications. The curriculum vitae should be accompanied by a concise cover letter (max. 400 words), outlining the applicant’s interest in the Internship Programme, relevant experiences (academic and non-academic), and perceived benefit of completing an internship at IACA. Applicants are also asked to include their availability in the application package.
ABOUT US
IACA was initiated by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), INTERPOL, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the Republic of Austria, and other stakeholders.
The idea of an international anti-corruption academy arose out of INTERPOL’s International Group of Experts on Corruption, which at the time included Martin Kreutner, who became IACA’s first Dean, Michael Hershman, Chairperson of IACA’s International Senior Advisory Board, and the late Franz-Hermann Brüner, Director-General of OLAF at the time. The adoption of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in 2005 and its subsequent implementation in many countries also played an influential role.
FROM VISION TO REALITY
The official launch of the Academy came about in 2010. On 2 and 3 September, the Inaugural Conference, “From Vision to Reality”, took place in Vienna, Austria, having witnessed the participation of over 1,000 delegates from UN Member States, international organizations, NGOs, the private sector, civil society, and academia. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was the guest of honour. The conference culminated in the signing of the Agreement for the Establishment of the International Anti-Corruption Academy as an International Organization by 35 UN Member States and one international organization.
By 31 December 2010, the last day the agreement was open for signature, 50 UN Member States and three international organizations had signed it. In this regard IACA represented one of the most successful international initiatives in history. It gained the status of an international organization on 8 March 2011 and has since witnessed an ever-growing number of Parties and partners.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In order to apply for an internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be proficient in the English language (well-developed oral communication and drafting skills). A working knowledge of other languages is desirable
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD (or equivalent) university programme at a recognized university, or have graduated from university no more than five years prior to applying for the internship
- Easily adapt to a multicultural working environment
- Work effectively in a team as well as independently
- Have: discretion, reliability, precision, honesty, and integrity.
The candidate’s fields of study may include, but are not limited to, social and political sciences, law, economics, finance, journalism, marketing, information technology, business administration, or international relations. Practical experience is not a prerequisite, but may be considered an asset.
VISA
Interns are personally responsible for obtaining any required visas for Austria and for complying with local laws including residency registration.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
EXPENSES
The Internship Programme is not remunerated. Costs arising from travel, accommodation, mandatory health insurance, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern. An internship does not constitute any commitment for future employment with IACA. However, interns may apply for vacancy notices as external candidates at any time during and after their internship.
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