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New York Opening

Independent Diplomat (ID) is a unique non-profit organisation which offers advice in diplomatic strategy and technique to governments and political groups.  We are seeking applications from experienced diplomats to assist with our operations at the United Nations in New York, based in our office in the East Village.  Applicants should have experience of the UN in New York, especially the Security Council, and be authorised to work in the US. Applicants with 10-15 years formal diplomatic experience with either a national government or international institution dealing with political issues, or other substantial relevant work experience, are especially encouraged to apply.  This opportunity is for part-time work in the first instance but may lead to full-time work in the longer run.  ID is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary and benefits, negotiable according to experience.  We particularly welcome applications from recently-retired diplomats and women: ID seeks to be a flexible employer, able to fit in with the circumstances of its employees.  Further information can be found at www.independentdiplomat.org.

If interested please send a letter and CV to susanna.emmet@independentdiplomat.org.  If you do not meet the above criteria, please do not apply.

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Internships

Washington D.C. - Fall 2009

Independent Diplomat is seeking an intern to start work in its Washington, DC office in September 2009 to assist with policy research and general office administration.  Applications close at 5pm (DC time) on Friday 3 July 2009.

Independent Diplomat (ID) is a unique non-profit venture in the world of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention.  Staffed by former diplomats, international lawyers and other experts in international relations, ID offers independent and confidential advice and assistance on diplomatic technique and strategy to governments, international institutions, non-governmental organisations and political groups.  Independent Diplomat has offices in New York, London, Washington, Brussels and Addis Ababa. Its Washington office is headed by Soren Jessen-Petersen, former Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo.

ID internships provide an excellent opportunity to be closely involved in a fast-growing international organisation working at the cutting edge of international affairs and diplomacy.  Internships are voluntary and unpaid, but home-to-office travel expenses will be reimbursed. Independent Diplomat cannot provide immigration support or visa sponsorship.

Internship details

The internship is to commence on September 1, 2009 for an agreed duration of four to six months.  ID prefers that its interns be available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week.

Relevant skills

The successful candidate will be professional, and have a strong knowledge and demonstrated interest in international affairs and diplomatic relations, especially the United Nations and other international institutions.  He or she should also be familiar with the Washington political scene and the workings of Congress. Above all, candidates should exhibit an enthusiasm for conflict prevention and dispute resolution and the mission of Independent Diplomat more broadly. 
 
Candidates must be willing to undertake a wide range of tasks, including political research, the production of reports and media summaries within tight deadlines, and general administrative tasks.  Previous office experience (either paid work or other internships) is essential, as is the ability to fit in with a small and busy team. 

Successful candidates will hold a relevant degree.  Fluency in English is essential.  IT skills and fluency in another official UN language would be an advantage.

Applications

Please send a résumé (maximum two pages) and separate covering letter (maximum one page) to dc@independentdiplomat.org.  Please include the words ‘Washington Internship – Fall 09’ in the email subject line.  Applications close at 5pm (DC time) on Friday 3 July.

The covering letter should:

  • explain the reasons for your interest in an internship position with ID;
  • demonstrate your suitability for the role;
  • indicate your preferred length of internship (no less than 4 months).

The résumé should include the names and contact details of two referees, ideally an academic referee and a current or recent employer.

Due to a large expected number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to confirm receipt of applications, provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates, or pay travel expenses for interviews conducted in person in Washington.

For further information about Independent Diplomat, please visit our website at: http://www.independentdiplomat.org.

 

New York - Fall 2009

Independent Diplomat is seeking an intern to start work in its New York office in September 2009 to assist with policy research and general office administration. Applications close at 5pm (NY time) on Monday 20 July 2009.

Independent Diplomat (ID) is a unique non-profit venture in the world of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention. Staffed by former diplomats, international lawyers and other experts in international relations, ID offers independent and confidential advice and assistance on diplomatic technique and strategy to governments, international institutions, non-governmental organisations and political groups. Independent Diplomat has offices in New York, London, Brussels, Washington DC and Addis Ababa.

ID internships provide an excellent opportunity to be closely involved in a fast-growing international organisation working at the cutting edge of international affairs and diplomacy. Internships are voluntary and unpaid, but home-to-office travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Internship Details

The internship is to commence in September 2009 for an agreed duration of four to six months. ID prefers that its interns are available to work during office hours, five days a week. Independent Diplomat cannot provide immigration support or visa sponsorship.

Relevant Skills

The successful candidate will be professional, and have a strong knowldge and demonstrated interest in international affairs and diplomatic relations, especially the United Nations and other international institutions. Above all, candidates should exhibit an enthusiasm for conflict prevention and dispute resolution and the mission of Independent Diplomat more broadly.

Candidates must be willing to undertake a wide range of tasks, including political research, the production of reports and media summaries within tight deadlines, and general administrative tasks. Previous office experience (either paid work or other internships) is essential, as is the ability to fit in with a small and busy team working in an open-plan environment.

Successful candidates will hold a relevant degree, and preferably a relevant Masters degree. Fluency in English is essential. IT skills and fluency in another official UN language would be an advantage.

Applications

Please send a résumé (maximum two pages) and separate covering letter (maximum one page) to NewYork@independentdiplomat.org.  Please include the words 'New York Internship - Fall 09' in the email subject line. Applications close at 5pm (NY time) on 20 July.

The covering letter should:

  • explain the reasons for your interst in an internship position with ID;
  • demonstrate your suitability for the role;
  • indicate your earliest possible starting date and preferred length of internship (no less than 4 months); and
  • indicate whether you are available to work full time.

The résumé should include the names and contact details of two referees, ideally an academic referee and a current or recent employer.

Due to the large number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to confirm receipt of applications, provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates, nor pay travel expenses for interviews conducted in person in New York.

For further information about Independent Diplomat, please visit our website at: http://www.independentdiplomat.org.

EU and NATO Consultants

In order to meet the increasing demand for our services in the process of EU and NATO accession, we are keen to recruit experienced (including retired) diplomats with background in this specific field. We are especially interested in former officials with substantial senior diplomatic experience in Euro-Atlantic integration, who would be available for a few days a month, or on a full-time basis, to assist with or help manage one or more of our projects.

If you fit this profile, please contact us at brussels@independentdiplomat.org

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Partners

Independent Diplomat is keen to use and develop knowledge and expertise from a wide range of sources and disciplines.

Independent Diplomat is already working with several different organisations and groups including:

  • international law firms
  • commercial consultancy firms
  • universities, in particular faculties in international relations
  • research institutes and think tanks
If you or your organisation are interested in working with Independent Diplomat, please contact us at info@independentdiplomat.org