CARLO SCHMID PROGRAMME. Placement Offer. Reference No.: CA1, Brüssel Programme Team

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1 Reference No.: CA1, Brüssel Programme Team Name of host organisation Internship Coordinator United Nations Office for Project Services / Cities Alliance William Cobbett (Director) Address Rue Royale Brussels Belgium Homepage Placement Offer Dates/duration , 6 months Supervisor Detailed description of the internship project(s); tasks assigned Omar Siddique The Cities Alliance is a global partnership for urban poverty reduction promoting and strengthening the role of cities in sustainable development. Hosted by UNOPS, it is a unique platform for international urban development cooperation, bringing together key actors including national governments, bilateral donors, multilateral organisations, associations of cities and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). The Cities Alliance aims at supporting cities, local governments and their partners in the developing world in addressing challenges to capture the gains of urbanisation and taking advantage of its opportunities, for the benefit of all citizens. The Secretariat, which is based in Brussels, carries out the Cities Alliance Work Programme and manages its day-to-day operations by providing services to Members and facilitating their involvement in its corporate activities. DAAD, Section The candidate will be integrated in the Programme Team of the Secretariat to support ongoing operational and analytical activities of the Cities Alliance. This refers specifically to the Country Programmes in Uganda, Ghana, Viet Nam, Burkina Faso Ethiopia and Mozambique focusing on land, services and active citizenship for the urban poor. Current activities of the Programme Team include: Deepening gender equality across all aspects of its Country Programmes. Incorporating climate resilience in municipal development strategies of Country Programmes. Mapping of barriers to equitable urban economic growth and jobs in the above mentioned countries. The specific scope of work for this internship will include, but not be limited to, the following interrelated tasks: Provide substantive support to the Programme Team s conceptual and operational activities. Produce knowledge products on Cities Alliance activities, e.g. documentation, lessons learned. Deliver distinct inputs, such as case studies and good practices, to be used for Cities Alliance s current activities and knowledge products at key policy advocacy forums such as Habitat III and Take responsibility for the production of an article on a chosen Cities Alliance activity for dissemination, including through the corporate website

2 Reference No.: CA1, Brüssel Programme Team The candidate also needs to be willing to provide further cross-support to other ongoing activities of the secretariat, as requested. Training components and learning elements The internship is designed to provide training on the job. By contributing to the mainstreaming of gender equality, resilience and understandings of city economies in the Country Programmes, the candidate will be able to enhance his or her qualifications for a career in international development or policy-oriented research. Moreover, the candidate will have access to the online training opportunities provided by UNOPS. Based in Brussels the candidate will be offered to attend various networking and thematic events being organised by CA members and partners, the European Commission and other stakeholders and to work in an international and cosmopolitan environment. Being fully integrated in the secretariat, the placement will allow the candidate to experience the functioning of a global institution in a multistakeholder environment. Participation in missions or training courses Additional comments Possibility to participate in a mission to one or more of the Cities Alliance s Country Programmes (to be determined). Therefore, intern should be willing to travel internationally, if required. The position will be based in Brussels (Belgium). Required Qualifications Academic qualification (student, B.A., M.A.) Minimum academic requirement: B.A. Intern must be enrolled in graduate programme for the duration of the internship! Subjects Language Skills Computer literacy Internship-related experiences Urban Planning, International Development, Development Economics, Public Administration, Social Sciences or any related field to the scope of work of the Cities Alliance Excellent oral and written command of English. Skills in French and Portuguese are considered an asset. Excellent working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office Software. The candidate should have a proven interest and experience in urban development issues in developing countries. Candidates with prior internships in organisations involved in urban development will be given preference. Additional skills/requirements High Motivation, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work to deadlines Openness and capacity to develop new areas of expertise Ability to write clear and concise texts in English DAAD, Section 514 2

3 Reference No.: CCNR1, Straßburg - Economic Barriers to Greener Inland Waterway Transport Name of host organisation Internship Coordinator Address Homepage Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) Benjamin Hofmann Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine Palais du Rhin 2, place de la République STRASBOURG Cedex France Placement Offer Dates/duration Supervisor Detailed description of the internship project(s); tasks assigned DAAD, Section , 6 months Benjamin Hofmann, Policy Officer to the Secretary-General Background: The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) is an international organization with lead responsibility for regulatory activity as regards the navigation of the Rhine. It undertakes work in the technical, legal, economic, social and ecological arena. Dating back to 1815, the CCNR is the oldest international organization in modern history. Nowadays, many of the CCNR s activities extend beyond the Rhine and relate by extension to all European inland waterways. The CCNR collaborates closely with the European Commission as well as other river commissions and international organizations. It has five member states (Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland) and is headquartered in Strasbourg, France. Working languages are German, French and Dutch. The Rhine is the principal axis of inland navigation in Europe. More than 2/3 of the goods transported on inland waterways are carried by this river. Project: The Economic Barriers to Greener Inland Waterway Transport In its VISION 2018 for sustainable inland navigation, the CCNR aims to significantly reduce air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions from inland navigation. On the EU level, the European Commission has defined higher environmental performance of inland waterway transport in the field air pollutant emissions as a key area of its NAIADES II action program for the period Whereas regulatory actions in the field of air pollutant emission limits for new engines are being taken, economic barriers (in the wider sense) to the greening of the existing inland navigation fleet remain high. The intern will contribute to the continued analysis of these barriers in the framework of the CCNR Economic Committee and develop policy proposals for overcoming these barriers. The intern will execute or contribute to the following tasks: - Researching and summarizing economic barriers to the greening of the existing inland navigation fleet and to the implementation of measures identified in the CCNR s CO 2 report, incl. issues such as investment costs for cleaner engines, availability of private and public funding, alternative fuel price developments, supply infrastructure, and availability of information. - Analysing underlying reasons for identified barriers. - Developing policy proposals for overcoming these barriers, for instance on incentive systems for eco-innovations and new financial instruments, in due

4 Reference No.: CCNR1, Straßburg - Economic Barriers to Greener Inland Waterway Transport Training components and learning elements Participation in missions or training courses Additional comments consideration of policy discussions taking place on EU level. - Assessing prerequisites and impacts of proposed measures. - Drafting a report/policy paper summarizing main findings and options. - Preparing committee documents, presentations and discussions. - Contributing to on-going platform activities concerning the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and other alternative fuels in inland navigation, incl. drafting of new contents for the Observatory of European Inland Navigation ( - Liaising with administrations, external partners and stakeholders. - Carrying out other related duties as arising from the CCNR Work Plan. Given the wide scope of this project, the contents will be further specified according to the actual needs of the CCNR and the interests of the selected intern. The CCNR Secretariat is a meeting point of national delegations, partner institutions, inland navigation experts and stakeholders. High-level meetings of CCNR committees and round tables with external guests take place regularly. The intern will be encouraged and given room to attend such events. They provide excellent learning opportunities as regards the functioning of an international organization and multilateral decision-making in Europe. By attending such events, the intern will also be able to build up knowledge on a number of economic and technical issues of inland navigation according to his/her interests. The intern will have contact opportunities to CCNR s partners and stakeholders, e.g. the European Commission, other international organizations (e.g. Mosel Commission, Danube Commission), national transport administrations, inland shipping associations and industry representatives. Participation in missions or technical excursions/study visits might be envisaged. (subject to relevant opportunities) The intern will be placed in the Economic Unit of the CCNR Secretariat which is under the responsibility of the Secretary-General. Required Qualifications Academic qualification (student, B.A., M.A.) Minimum academic requirement is a completed Bachelor degree. Candidates with a completed Master degree will be preferred. Subjects Language Skills Computer literacy Internship-related experiences Additional skills/requirements Economics, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Sustainability Science, Public Management, Political Science, or any other relevant subject. Very good written and spoken German and English. Good knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus. MSOffice (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet. Knowledge of WordPress is a plus. No specific requirements. Experience from a public administration, EU or international institution, transport sector, economic research or consulting is a plus. The intern will be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people from different cultural backgrounds. He/she will be flexible, reliable and diplomatic. The intern will be able to work independently as well as under pressure in order to meet tight deadlines and possesses very good drafting skills. DAAD, Section 514 2

5 Reference No.: CTBTO1, Wien Public Information Name of host organisation Internship Coordinator Address Homepage Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Mr Martin Harrich CTBTO Vienna International Centre P.O. Box 1200 A Vienna Placement Offer Dates/duration , 6 months Supervisor Detailed description of the internship project(s); tasks assigned Ms Elisabeth Wächter, Chief, Public Information Searching for articles, op-eds and other posts of relevance to be included in the daily press clippings; Drafting entries for social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc) and the organization s newsroom blog (Word Press); Input to the development and implementation of media strategies for high profile events such as the upcoming Article XIV Conference or the 20 th anniversary of the CTBT in Elaborating and implementing social media campaigns to promote individual events; Online search for photos and videos to use in video projects and online articles; Drafting articles and press releases for the public website; Performing research on media contacts, including background research on journalists and news sources; Compiling the monthly statistics of all media outreach activities; Preparing transcripts of interviews and videos; Assisting with events and visitor groups. Training components and learning elements Insight into media outreach and public information activities. Gaining knowledge in nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. Working in international environment. Participation in missions or training courses Additional comments Possibility to participate in CTBTO educational courses should one take place during the time of the internship. Should be open for and ready to work in an international environment, able to communicate with people from different cultural and professional backgrounds. DAAD, Section 514 1

6 Reference No.: CTBTO1, Wien Public Information Required Qualifications Academic qualification (student, B.A., M.A.) B.A. Subjects Language Skills Computer literacy Internship-related experiences Additional skills/requirements Journalism, International Relations, International Law, Photography, Multimedia or related. Standard requirements of Carlo Schmid Programme are sufficient. Knowledge of one of the following languages an added plus: Arabic, Chinese, Hindu, Korean, Persian, Urdu. Should by IT savvy, fast and skilled in internet researches, MS Outlook, Word, social media (the CTBTO uses Facebook, Twitter, FlickR, YouTube and Wordpress). Experience in photography, image editing, website design or video experience an added plus. No special requirements. Should be able to formulate concise and interesting texts adapted to certain audiences. DAAD, Section 514 2

7 Reference No.: CTBTO2, Wien Legal / External Relations Section Name of host organisation Internship Coordinator Address Homepage Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Mr Nikita Perfilyev CTBTO Vienna International Centre P.O. Box 1200 A Vienna Placement Offer Dates/duration , 6 months Supervisor Mr Jean du Preez, Chief, External Relations, Protocol and International Cooperation Detailed description of the internship project(s); tasks assigned Training components and learning elements Conduct research in order to assist the Section in promoting the entry into force of the CTBT and its universalisation; Conduct research on political developments related to the CTBT and preparation of related reports; Assist political officers in the Section in preparing background documents in preparation for meetings and other events; Assist in writing reports on meetings related to the CTBT and other related events; Assist with preparations for outreach activities, such as workshops and seminars, as well as CTBT education projects; Undertake other duties as assigned. Gaining knowledge in nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. Working in international environment. Participation in missions or training courses Additional comments Possibility to participate in CTBTO educational courses should one take place during the time of the internship. Should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural environment, possess good communication skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office, and be able to work in a team. DAAD, Section 514 1

8 Reference No.: CTBTO2, Wien Legal / External Relations Section Required Qualifications Academic qualification (student, B.A., M.A.) Subjects International Relations, International Security or related. Language Skills Standard requirements of Carlo Schmid Programme are sufficient. Knowledge of one of the official languages of the Commission is a plus in addition to other regional languages of particular interest to the Commission Computer literacy Should by IT savvy, fast and skilled in internet research, MS Office. Knowledge of graphic design and e-learning management systems an asset. Internship-related experiences Additional skills/requirements Solid knowledge of disarmament and non-proliferation concepts and familiarity with international treaties and organizations in these fields Strong analytical and research skills would be major assets DAAD, Section 514 2

9 Reference No.: CTBTO3, Wien - International Data Centre Division Name of host organisation Internship Coordinator Address Homepage Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) W. Randy Bell, Director, International Data Centre Division (IDC) Vienna International Centre P.O. Box Vienna, Austria Placement Offer Dates/duration , 6 months Supervisor Detailed description of the internship project(s); tasks assigned Martin Kalinowski, Chief, Capacity Building and Training Section The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its headquarters in Vienna is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the Treaty banning any nuclear weapon test explosion or any other nuclear explosions. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including the International Monitoring System (IMS), a network of 321 stations worldwide, a Global Communication Infrastructure (GCI), an International Data Centre (IDC) and on-site inspections to monitor compliance. The International Data Centre Division (IDC) operates the IMS and GCI, produces monitoring-related products, distributes IMS data and IDC products to State Signatories, and interfaces to National Data Centres and Station operators. An important goal for the future development of the IDC is to establish an automatic system to monitor the accuracy and determine a confidence level of pipeline product generation to alert for human review and intervention and develop methods to continuously improve automatic product confidence. The internship project contributes to a component of this automatic system to determine levels of confidence in automatic processing. This contribution will be selected together with the candidate according to his/her qualifications. The choice will be between the automatic processing pipelines for measurements into reportable events for one of the sensor technologies (seismic, infrasound, hydroacoustic, radionuclide particulates and radio-xenon). Training components and learning elements Participation in missions or training courses A set of e-learning modules is available for general introduction to the CTBT, IDC, IMS and the different sensor networks. Participation in class room training courses and technology workshops in the VIC will be facilitated as appropriate for the project. Tentative example: National Data Centre Waveform Analyst Training Course from 9 November to 4 December DAAD, Section 514 1

10 Reference No.: CTBTO3, Wien - International Data Centre Division Additional comments None. Required Qualifications Academic qualification (student, B.A., M.A.) Bachelor of Science Subjects Language Skills Physics, geosciences, computer sciences or a related field. Very good knowledge of English. Computer literacy Knowledge of UNIX operating systems is required; experience with spread sheets like Excel is required; experience with SQL and Matlab is an asset. Internship-related experiences Experience in data analysis, e.g. from laboratory exercises; experience with the science-policy interface. Additional skills/requirements Capable of preparing reports and papers on technical issues; proven analytical skills to arrive at sound conclusions when dealing with complex issues; very good skills in communicating with people from different backgrounds; demonstrated interest to work in a multicultural environment. DAAD, Section 514 2

11 Reference No.: EBRD1, London Research Pillar Name of host organisation European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Internship Coordinator Address Homepage One Exchange Square London EC2A 2JN United Kingdom Placement Offer Dates/duration , 6 months Supervisor Detailed description of the internship project(s); tasks assigned Ralph de Haas The RA s duties will include, but may not be limited to, the following: Contribute to drafting of working papers with research economists Downloading, cleaning, preparing and documenting a variety of datasets on macroeconomic and microeconomic issues pertaining to recent developments in the transition region Conducting statistical analyses based on these data and create graphs and charts to be utilized by research economists Be involved in randomized controlled trials and other impact evaluations Conducting literature reviews on various economic topics Preparing presentations based on the abovementioned data and graphs Training components and learning elements Participation in missions or training courses Additional comments DAAD, Section 514 1

12 Reference No.: EBRD1, London Research Pillar Required Qualifications Academic qualification (student, B.A., M.A.) A Master s degree in economics or a related field from a leading university; perhaps a PhD candidate. Candidates with a strong, quantitatively oriented economics degree at the Bachelor s level will be considered in exceptional cases; Subjects Micro & Macro Economics, Development Economics, Econometrics Language Skills Excellent English. Knowledge of a language from our countries of operation is a plus. Computer literacy Strong quantitative skills. Knowledge of spreadsheet and econometric or statistical software (in particular STATA) would be a plus. Internship-related experiences Additional skills/requirements Good command of statistics and data analysis in general. Ability to work with large microeconomic and macroeconomic datasets. DAAD, Section 514 2

13 Reference No.: EBRD2, London Transport Sector Name of host organisation European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Internship Coordinator Address Homepage Melanie Parkin EBRD One Exchange Square London EC2A 2JN United Kingdom Placement Offer Dates/duration , 6 months Supervisor Detailed description of the internship project(s); tasks assigned Training components and learning elements Participation in missions or training courses Sue Barrett Tasks will include: Financial analysis of companies and projects including construction of financial projections and production of cash flow models Collection and analysis of project information through research and independent inquiry (including internal and external web searches) Data gathering and research of background information into companies, sectors and portfolio trends Administrative and analytical support in specific areas of project monitoring Production of reports required during the project cycle and liaison with the Bank s internal Credit department and other relevant departments Drafting various memoranda and correspondence related to projects & portfolio analysis, and other internal documents Attending meetings with bankers where appropriate Assist in the Team's Technical Co-operation Projects Provide assistance in the development of pipeline projects appraisals A mentor will be assigned to provide day to day guidance to the Intern and ensure formal and informal on-the-job training opportunities are maximised. Participation in missions alongside experienced bankers will be determined based on business need. The intern will be expected to undertake the EBRD s mandatory financial and non-financial training courses. Additional comments DAAD, Section 514 1

14 Reference No.: EBRD2, London Transport Sector Required Qualifications Academic qualification (student, B.A., M.A.) Good relevant degree from a leading university in the country of education Subjects Examples of relevant degree subjects: Business Administration Accounting Economics Finance Language Skills French or other language skills from the EBRD s countries of operations would be an advantage, but is not essential. Computer literacy Good computer literacy and excellent spreadsheet skills are essential - Windows, Microsoft office excel, word, outlook, PowerPoint. Internship-related experiences Some relevant commercial experience preferable, but is not essential. Additional skills/requirements Strong analytical and financial skills - proven ability to design basic financial models Results orientated, strong self-motivator and interested in the work of the EBRD and its countries of operations Ability to work well independently and integrate into a team environment Ability to meet tight deadlines Fluent written and spoken English essential. DAAD, Section 514 2

15 Reference No.: EBRD3, London - Banking - Property and Tourism Name of host organisation European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Department: Banking Team: ICA, Property and Tourism Internship Coordinator Address Homepage Placement Offer Dates/duration , 6 months Supervisor Detailed description of the internship project(s); tasks assigned Overview: The role will provide support to the project preparation process under direct and continuous supervision from Operation Leaders (OLs). The key focus will be on the credit and financial aspects of project development and implementation with special responsibility for financial modelling and analysis, but the Intern will be expected to participate in all aspects of project development and implementation. Training components and learning elements Key responsibilities, will include but are not limited to: Project Processing: Process projects in accordance with the Bank s investment operation cycle; participate and assist in financial, technical, legal and environmental due diligence; in particular, undertake financial and economic analysis of mostly private sector projects/companies - data gathering, construction and analysis of financial projections; structuring of financing agreements; liaise with clients, local authorities, EBRD support units and other parties as required. Project Monitoring: Work closely with the team s OL to manage day-to-day project implementation and monitoring for assigned projects; loan administration; monitor covenant compliance and liaise with clients on all project-related issues; financial review; addressing problems and client queries efficiently and ensuring the OL is fully briefed on any potential issues. Research, analyse and provide background information into companies. Draft specific assigned portions of Bank documents and correspondence. Work closely with other departments in the Bank including Credit, Portfolio Management Group, Operation Administration Unit, Operational Strategy and Planning and other support units; and participate in internal meetings. Undertake other assignments that may be given by senior team members, such as contributing to the preparation of briefs and strategy documents, marketing tasks, analyse and present the team s portfolio performance; maintaining client relations. The Intern will develop critical skills key to deal implementation, such as: Analyse relevant information about a potential client/sponsor; Understand the processes and procedures related to deal preparation; Learn the rationale behind a transaction (Transition Impact, Environmental, Strategic context as well as other criteria); Credit analysis (gain an ability to interpret accounts, understand accounting principles and practice of credit analyses); DAAD, Section 514 1

16 Reference No.: EBRD3, London - Banking - Property and Tourism Understand how a deal is structured and the associated risks; and Present the arguments (for & against) proceeding with a transaction to the Bank s support units and approval committees. Participation in missions or training courses The Bank offers a number of courses for training and development. Additional comments Required Qualifications Academic qualification (student, B.A., M.A.) Subjects Language Skills Computer literacy Internship-related experiences Additional skills/requirements Good relevant degree, for example Business Administration, Economics, Finance and/or Accounting. Good written and oral communication skills in English. Fluency in one of more languages of the EBRD s countries of operation and/or a major international language. Computer literacy with excellent spreadsheet skills. Proven analytical skills; strong numerical and financial skills, with an ability/interest to interpret financial information. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams. Ability to plan and organise work unsupervised. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Ability to quickly assimilate information. Good attention to detail. DAAD, Section 514 2

17 Reference No.: EBRD4, London - Credit Risk Management Team Name of host organisation Internship Coordinator Address Homepage The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Melanie Parkin One Exchange Square London EC2A 2JN United Kingdom Placement Offer Dates/duration , 6 months Supervisor Detailed description of the internship project(s); tasks assigned Within the Credit Risk Management Team, you can apply for one of these three positions (I, II or III). In your motivation letter, please clearly indicate for which position you wish to apply. I. Credit Risk Management Team in the EBRD s Risk Management Department helps to select and structure, recommend for approval or decline and perform regular reviews of loan and equity investments made by the Bank (nearly 600 new transactions annually and 1550 existing clients). The Team provides independent risk and reward assessment of each transaction, assigns and maintains internal credit risk ratings, makes credit decisions relating to projects in the Bank s portfolio and recommends necessary actions to protect the value of the Bank s investments. In addition, the Team shapes the Bank s credit risk appetite and sets credit standards, provides input for internal stress-testing and credit training of the Bank s staff. Key Responsibilities and deliverables Provide analytical support to Senior and Principal Credit Managers in identifying project risks, structuring and review of individual portfolio investments Provide term sheet and legal documentation reviews Take a lead role in financial model testing and critiquing of assumptions Participate in preparing portfolio analysis including country, sector and product level Participate in stress-testing and quarterly risk reporting Carry out ad-hoc research projects as required Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Bachelor degree (or equivalent), preferably in finance, management or business Strong quantitative skills, including financial modelling Some familiarity with international accounting practices used to analyse financial statements Familiarity with equity valuation methods Familiarity with emerging markets Fluent spoken and written English DAAD, Section 514 1