Internship by Slovak-American foundation in USA

Work alongside U.S. citizens at an exciting company in the world's largest economy, build your international network, improve your English, and kick-start your career.

The SAF Professional Internship Program scholarship is all-inclusive and scholarship recipients receive up to $30,000 for six-month or year-long internships in the U.S. Live and work in places as diverse as New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, or San Diego!

Program Eligibility

The SAF Professional Internship Program is a competitive and prestigious scholarship. We are looking for the next generation of business and civic leaders who have the potential to have a meaningful impact in Slovakia.

Applicants to the SAF Professional Internship Program must:

• Hold a passport from Slovakia
• Have written and oral English language proficiency sufficient to function in a business setting
• Be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary university and be in the final year (academic program/course of study must be at least three years in duration and result in some form of degree, e.g. Bachelors) 
  OR have graduated within six months of Application Deadline 
  OR be enrolled on a full-time basis at an accredited postgraduate university, e.g. Masters, Ph.D.
• Not have immediate family members that are SAF employees, and/or SAF Board members
• Applicants should agree to uphold the Two-year Home Country Physical Presence Requirement as precondition for applying*

Desirable Experiences

Applicants will be selected based on but not limited to the following criteria:

• Academic performance
• Potential future contribution to home country
• Demonstrate leadership and self-motivation
• Strong entrepreneurial potential
• Ability to serve as a cultural ambassador to the U.S.
• Have clearly articulated goals

Am I Eligible?

Not sure if you’re eligible? With just a few clicks of your mouse you can find out.

zdroj: http://www.slovakamericanfoundation.org/programs/professional-internship/apply.aspx

Applying is easy!

1. Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements
2. Download and complete the Application
3. Write a Personal Statement 
4. Collect and submit supplemental materials:
   • Passport size photo
   • Resume or CV
   • Copy of unofficial university transcripts
   • Two Reference Letters 
   • English Language Exam 

The SAF Professional Internship Program Application may be submitted by email or mail with all supplemental materials.

Interview

Applicants who meet the program's eligibility requirements and best embody SAF values, goals, and objectives will be invited to interview. The interviews will be conducted in English and will assess English language ability and each candidate’s professional and personal preparedness.

Acceptance

Applicants will be notified by email regarding final acceptance decisions. Applicants will need to agree to uphold the Two-year Home Country Physical Presence Requirement as a precondition for acceptance.

Placement Process

Once accepted you will work one-on-one with a SAF professional in the U.S. who will secure an internship in your field.

Polish Your Resumé

We will work one-on-one with you to revise and improve your resumé as well as write cover letters for target companies.

Target Companies

We will work directly with you to identify exciting U.S. Companies that match your talents, goals, and career objectives.

Interview by Phone

SAF will set up a phone interview with your perspective employer and provide interview tips and best practices to help you be successful.

Accept the Internship

Accept the internship offer and begin planning your trip. SAF will prepare your visa paperwork and prepare you for relocating to the U.S.!

See where others have gone.

Praktikum im Bereich CSR der Bertelsmann Stiftung

Praktikant (m/w) im Projekt "Corporate Social Responsibility"
Praktikanten, Vollzeit, Befristet, Projektmanagement
Bertelsmann Stiftung, Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Wir über uns
Die Bertelsmann Stiftung in Gütersloh versteht ist eine operativ und konzeptionell arbeitende Stiftung, die Projekte selbst initiiert und diese von der Definition bis zur praktischen Umsetzung und Evaluation aktiv mitgestaltet. Zentrales Ziel des Programms Corporate Social Responsibility ist es, Bewusstsein für CSR bei Wirtschaft, Zivilgesellschaft und Politik zu schärfen sowie bestehende und neue Ansätze von gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung in den Unternehmen zu fördern. Da Unternehmensverantwortung ihr volles Potenzial dann am besten entfalten kann, wenn Unternehmen mit Politik und Verwaltung sowie Non-Profit-Organisationen zusammenarbeiten, will das Projekt bewährte und neue Formen solcher Partnerschaften nachhaltig unterstützen.

Wir suchen ab März 2012 für drei Monate einen Praktikanten (m/w).


Ihre Vorteile
•    Erlangen von Kompetenzen in der operativen Projektarbeit
•    Selbstständiges Arbeiten durch eigene Aufgabenbereiche
•    Kennen lernen der Organisation und Arbeitsweise eines Think Tanks
•    Teilnahme an internen Fortbildungsangeboten (Lunchtimes etc.)
•    Einblicke in Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit sowie Eventmanagement
•    Chancen zum internen und externen Networking

Ihre Aufgaben
•    Unterstützung im Modul CSR International, das sich mit Ausgestaltung förderlicher Rahmenbedingungen für das freiwillige Engagement von Unternehmen im In- und Ausland beschäftigt.
•    Unterstützung bei der Erstellung einer Studie zum Thema: „Branchenspezifische CSR-Politik in Europa“
•    Unterstützung bei der Organisation und Durchführung von Veranstaltungen im In- und Ausland (Workshops, Konferenzen, Seminare etc.)
•    Konzeptionelle Unterstützung bei der Ausgestaltung von öffentlich-privaten Branchen-Dialogen
•    Allgemeine Recherchetätigigkeiten
•    Unterstützung beim Relaunch vom Informationsportal www.csr-weltweit.de


Unsere Anforderungen
•    Studium der Wirtschafts- oder Sozialwissenschaften (oder eines vergleichbaren Studienganges)
•    Fundierte Kenntnisse im Themengebiet Corporate Social Responsibility
•    Erste praktische Erfahrung im Themengebiet wünschenswert
•    Erfahrungen im Kommunikationsbereich sind von Vorteil
•    Schnelle Auffassungsgabe und Analysefähigkeiten
•    Selbständiges und strukturiertes Arbeiten
•    Teamfähigkeit, Engagement und Kommunikationsfähigkeit
•    Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse

Das Praktikum wird vergütet. Inhaltliche Fragen beantwortet Ihnen gerne Samuil Simeonov, Tel.: 05241 81 81 496, samuil.simeonov@bertelsmann-stiftung.de

Senden Sie Ihre Bewerbung an:
Bertelsmann Stiftung
Frau Petra Johannkemper
Personalreferent
Carl-Bertelsmann-Straße 256
33311 Gütersloh

Journalisms Internship - Berlin

Figure out what the design branch has new in store for the public. The team of Dessau Design is always seeking for new and exciting events, news, state of the art in Bauhaus design, and more other exciting subjects that will keep the attention of those interested in interior design. For students with the focus of journalism the perfect way to gain professional experiences related to study and to enjoy the unique and interesting universe of Bauhaus architecture and design.

Your core tasks:

• Preparing and publishing various press releases  and newsletters
• Acquiring journalist, media and news organization contacts
• Monitoring online clippings and publication mentions
• Media research projects

Your profile:
• You are a student (or a recent graduate) in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing Communications, Media studies or similar at Bachelor level or higher
• You speak German natively and your level of English is very good
• You have strong writing skills, are able to articulate clearly, but also use humour and a captivating written style
• You are familiar with MS Office software
• You are able to work on different projects simultaneously in a very dynamic environment
• You are creative and self-driven
• Previous working experience for a newspaper as a journalist or comparable is beneficial

What we can offer:

• A pleasant working environment within a young and dynamic team
• Experience in an innovative, rapidly growing company
• Wide range of experiences through project and teamwork development
• Flexible working hours
Duration of the internship: 3 months

Location: Berlin

Branch: Interior design

Possible start: As soon as possible

Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, CV) including your earliest start date in English by email to Simona Gitu: sgitu@dessaudesign.de

Please write "Application – Intern PR" in the subject line of your email.

Vacancy Announcement for Project Officer within EU Funded Project in Sarajevo

Deadline: 10 February 2012
Open to: Candidates with a University degree in fields connected to the project activities (international relations, political science, economics, law, etc.)
Remuneration: Depends on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience

Description

In the context of the EU funded project “Improving Cooperation in South-East Europe by Actions for Strengthening the Regional Cooperation Council”, the Central European Initiative intends to create a dedicated organizational structure “Twinning Unit” based in Sarajevo next to the Regional Cooperation Council premises in order to support the implementation of the project activities.
The project is financed by the European Union through the Instrument of Pres-Accession Assistance – Regional Programme 2010 EuropeAid/131229/C/ACT/Multi and will last 24 months (December 2011 – November 2013).
The Project envisages an intense calendar of activities aiming at strengthening the RCC Secretariat: study tours to other international organisations, capacity-building seminars, stakeholder conferences as well as the introduction of innovative ICT tools, will be some of the initiatives foreseen by the CEI with the ultimate aim to promote the enhancement of regional cooperation between and among the countries of South-East Europe.
Responsibilities:
I. Project Activities implementation:

• Overall coordination of the project under the Project Manager guidance;
• Day-to-day management of the project under the guidance of the Project Manager and the Technical Assistance Unit in Trieste;
• Monitoring the advancement of the activities according to the project work plan;
• Participation in project meetings and other meetings and conferences as appropriate.

II. Processing of communication and administration:

• Carrying out translations in English, Bosnian or Serb-Croatian languages (active and passive);
• Preparing and editing of documents for official communications and presentations at meetings and conferences;
• Financial and narrative reporting on the activities performed by the Sarajevo Twinning Unit according to the rules of IPA programme;
• Assisting the Project Manager in all activities foreseen by the action;
• Collecting and analysing information and data on the progress of the action;
• Any other duties as may be needed or assigned.

III. Organisation of meetings / conferences:

• Meeting preparation including preparation and distribution of documents;
• Correspondence with participants, registration of participants, minute-taking, etc.;
• Preparing background material pertaining to meetings when needed;
• Standing and faithful cooperation with CEI and RCC staff;
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders of the action (in particular Regional Organisations, International Financial Institutions).

Eligibility

Candidates with the following qualifications are eligible to apply:

• A University degree in fields connected to the project activities (international relations, political science, economics, law, etc.). Preferably Master’s Degree;
• Previous experience of 3 years of managing / administration of cooperation activity in the context of an international organization, European Union funded projects, RCC included;
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Mother tongue or equivalent in Bosnian or Serbo-Croatian;
• Other languages will be considered as an asset;
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet);
• A sense of organisation, initiative and responsibility;
• Ability to carry out assigned duties with due diligence and under time pressure;
• Ability to work in an international environment and to travel frequently;
• Good attitude for working in a team;
• Good knowledge of the CEI and RCC structures and activities;
• Good knowledge of EU polices and instruments towards the Western Balkan region;
• Commitment to full time service for the entire duration of the action.

Remuneration

The position’s remuneration will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
Provision of Contract:
The successful candidate will be based in Sarajevo in an office in front of the RCC headquarters, on a full-time basis, for a period of 18 months plus three months of probation period.

Application

Applications in English including a Curriculum Vitae (Europass format) and a motivation letter to birnbaum@cei-es.org and sinkovic@cei-es.org
In your CV please indicate your age, nationality, as well as your current location. Please indicate your availability for a personal interview at the RCC Secretariat headquarters in Sarajevo in February. The selected candidate should be ready to start by the end of February.
Deadline: February 10th 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
You can read the Official call here.
The Official Website

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.com/2012/01/26/vacancy-announcement-for-project-officer-within-eu-funded-project-in-sarajevo/#ixzz1keFSfy8M

Projektsachbearbeiter/in

Die SBB ist eine gemeinsame Einrichtung des Deutschen Industrie- und Handelskammertages, des Deutschen Handwerkskammertages und des Bundesverbandes der Freien Berufe. Im Auftrag und mit Mitteln des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung führt sie seit Mitte 2008 das „Aufstiegsstipendium“ durch. Es bietet begabten Absolventinnen und Absolventen der beruflichen Bildung mit mindestens zweijähriger Berufserfahrung ein Stipendium für ein Studium bis zum ersten Hochschulabschluss.

Für den weiteren Ausbau des Arbeitsbereichs „Aufstiegsstipendium“ suchen wir zum 1. März 2012 in Vollzeit und zunächst befristet für zwei Jahre eine/n

Projektsachbearbeiterin/
Projektsachbearbeiter
Kennziffer SBB 1/2012


Das Aufgabengebiet umfasst:

• Umfassende Beratung und Betreuung der Stipendiatinnen und Stipendiaten
• Prüfen des Studienfortschritts der Stipendiatinnen und Stipendiaten
• Erstellen von Erst- und Folgebewilligungen
• Antragsbearbeitung
• Prüfen der Förderfähigkeit von Studiengängen
• Pflege der Datenbanken
• Weiterentwicklung und Pflege der Materialien für die Stipendiatinnen und Stipendiaten
• Aktive Mitarbeit in den drei Phasen des Auswahlverfahrens
• Allgemeine Projektarbeiten und Vertretung

Diese Aufgabe erfordert:

• Einschlägiges Fachhochschulstudium oder vergleichbare Qualifikation
• Kaufmännische Berufsausbildung wünschenswert
• Kenntnisse des Berufsbildungs-/Hochschulsystems oder Bereitschaft zur Einarbeitung
• Verwaltungserfahrung oder engagierte/r Berufseinsteiger/in
• Teamfähigkeit, Kontaktfreudigkeit, Organisationstalent und sicheres Auftreten
• Selbstständige, kooperative und ergebnisorientierte Arbeitsweise
• Sicherer Umgang mit den gängigen MS-Office Anwendungen

Wir bieten Ihnen einen neuen und verantwortungsvollen Arbeitsplatz. Die Vergütung erfolgt in Anlehnung an den TVöD (Bund), Entgeltgruppe 9.

Weitere Informationen gibt Ihnen gerne die Projektleiterin Frau Meßner (Tel: 0228/6.29.31.41).

Fühlen Sie sich angesprochen? Dann richten Sie Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung bitte unter der Kennziffer 1/2012 bis zum 1. Februar 2012 an:

Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung
Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mbH
Lievelingsweg 102-104, 53119 Bonn
www.sbb-stipendien.de


Bitte beachten Sie:

Reichen Sie Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen bitte nicht in Mappen, sondern nur in gehefteter Kopie ein, da wir sie nicht zurücksenden. Die Unterlagen werden nach Abschluss des Auswahlverfahrens unter Beteiligung unseres Datenschutzbeauftragten vernichtet.

Quelle: www.stiftungen.org / Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen

EU Project Management Assistant (Trainee) Generation Europe Brussels, Belgium - Paid

Industry: European Youth Communication Programmes
Internship Position: Project Management Assistant
Duration: February – June 2012 (5 months)

Task Description:
Assist with project management and project development of new youth communication projects, research and events. Proactively carry out a variety of tasks relating to the smooth running of the organization, including external communication; research; analysis and interpretation of research data; writing reports and administrative tasks.

Non-exhaustive list of responsibilities:

1. Conduct project and market research
2. Assist in the development of new project and partnership proposals
3. Administrative support for the management team
4. Prepare initial correspondence with stakeholders
5. Support the day-to-day operations and correspondence for various projects
6. Draft, modify and review documents, which include (but are not limited to) reports, project proposals and presentations
7. Compile project-specific databases
8. Assist in the communication on our website and social media

Requirements:
Essential:

• B.A. degree in a relevant field (EU affairs, Communication, Business development, or similar)
• Well-organised/Administrative skills
• Good researching skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in a small team, paying close attention to detail
• Fluent English and at least one more EU language.

Desired:

• Familiarity with EU decision-making processes
• Project coordination experience
• Familiarity with social media environment & web editing
• Good knowledge of German, French and/or Dutch is an asset.

For more details and to apply for this job click here



zdroj: http://www.eurobrussels.com/job_apply/18654/EU_Project_Management_Assistant_Trainee_Generation_Europe_Brussels_Belgium

MFG Stuttgart - Vacancy:Trainee European Projects (male/female)

As Public Innovation Agency for ICT and Media, MFG Baden-Württemberg has been strengthening Baden-Württemberg as a business location for IT, media and creative industries since 1995. MFG improves regional innovation and competitiveness including the promotion of regional, national and international cooperation. Its focus is on the support of successful entrepreneurship especially in small and medium-sized companies, also connecting them with application-oriented research and public funding programs. We currently offer a position within the business area “Creative Clusters” assigned to European Projects in the area of Clusters and Creative Industries. In the context of these projects we are seeking a:

Trainee European Projects (male/female)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Project Manager in various project related tasks
• Conducting research and drafting mini studies on relevant topics
• Preparing and organising events and workshops
• Writing reports and preparing publication drafts and presentations
• Setting up a network of national and international relationships and contacts

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Recent graduate e.g. in Economic Geography, European Studies, Communication Studies, Economics, Innovation Management, preferably Master’s degree
• High degree of proficiency in both written and spoken English and German
• Knowledge in the area of clusters and creative industries
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Conceptual and strategic thinking
• Able to multi-task and prioritise
• Networking skills
• Excellent IT skills

We offer:
Our Trainee Program is recruiting young business professionals and graduates. It is a 18-month program which combines on-the-job learning and specialized training along with close mentoring and coaching. The trainees gain knowledge and advice from colleagues throughout the organization, including past and present graduates.
MFG is located in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, South West Germany and is known as the home of Mercedes and Porsche. Furthermore the headquaters of SAP and the German headquaters of IBM and HP are located in Baden-Württemberg. Romantic Heidelberg, the Black Forest and Lake Constance are reachable within short distance.
In order to be assessed for a position, you need to attach to your application:

• CV/resume listing your experiences and competences
• Cover letter
• Transcripts showing your Bachelor’s and Master’s degree results. If you have not yet finished your Master’s degree, please attach the results you have obtained so far.
• Letter of reference if available.

Please send your application to:
MFG Innovation Agency for ICT and Media
Frau Britta Vollmer
Breitscheidstraße 4
70174 Stuttgart
Germany
or personal@mfg.de
 

zdroj: http://innovation.mfg.de/en/about-mfg/careers/vacancies/vacancy-trainee-european-projects-male-female-1.8650