Internship Programme at the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)

This programme provides a framework for graduate students and young professionals to develop and broaden their professional skills and gain working experience in an international environment. Under supervision, interns will be assigned projects and tasks which are relevant to their educational background and interests. IACA offers a limited number of places for interns in order to guarantee valuable placement within its various departments.

Duration, Location and Working Hours

Internships are offered for a period between three and six months. The intern will perform his/her duties on the IACA premises in Laxenburg, Austria. Interns are expected to carry out their internship on a full-time basis and establish working hours in agreement with their supervisor.

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.
• Have a degree from or be in the final stages of their studies at a recognized university. Candidates should have a very good record of academic performance. Easily adapt to a multicultural working environment
• Work effectively in a team as well as independently
• Have: discretion, reliability, precision, honesty and integrity
• Applicants should not be older than 35 years at the time of the internship

The candidate’s fields of study include, but are not limited to, social and political sciences, law, economics, finance, journalism, information technology, business administration or international relations. Since  the Internship Programme is designed for candidates in the early stages of their professional careers, practical experience is not an essential prerequisite for selection. However, practical experience which is relevant to the work and mandate of IACA may be considered an asset.

Medical Insurance

Interns are responsible for obtaining their own medical insurance in Austria for the duration of their internship. IACA accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of an intern or for compensation in the event of death, injury or illness during an internship.

Visa

Interns are personally responsible for obtaining any required visas for Austria and for complying with local laws including residency registration.

Expenses

The Internship Programme is not remunerated. Costs arising from travel, accommodation 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 following their internship.

Application Procedure

The candidate’s application should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, written in the English language, which includes the names and contact details of three references not related to the applicant 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 for the Internship Programme, relevant experiences (academic and non-academic), and perceived benefit of completing an internship at IACA.

Applications should be sent by e-mail to mail@iaca.int , or by post to:

International Anti-Corruption Academy
Muenchendorfer Strasse 2
2361 Laxenburg
Austria

Applications that are not submitted in accordance with the requirements set out above shall be regarded as incomplete and may not be considered for the Internship Programme.