Funding Programme of the Flemish Government for traineeships in international organisations Most of the internships with international organizations are unpaid, which poses a major hurdle for young graduates and young professionals. The Flemish government wants to help both the organization and the intern with this subsidy: the grant is intended for candidates who have secured an internship offer from an international organization and are under 35 years at the start of the internship. The candidate is responsible for finding an internship, but we are happy to publish vacant positions on our site. If the incumbent meets all the criteria mentioned below, the applicant may apply for a grant with the Flemish Department of Foreign Affairs, no later than one day before the start of the internship. (date of publication : August 2011) Background: A lot of international organisations offer students or young graduates the opportunity to do an internship within the organisation, but most of these internships are unpaid. Because of the financial burden, a lot of young people in Flanders cannot participate in internship programmes. An internship with an international organisation often is the first step towards a career in the public sector and is mutually beneficial for both the organisation, whose work is supported by a highly motivated young professional, and the intern, who gains important work experience. The subsidies the Flemish Government offers through its programme are intended to help young people in taking the financial hurdle that might keep them from doing an internship with an international organisation. At the same time, the Flemish government wants to facilitate the spread of Flemish expertise and build a strong and resourceful network of professionals in international organisations. Eligible international organisations
(please check online for the official and complete list)
Worldwide Belgium: all institutions and liaison offices of the organizations mentioned below, including special programmes such as the ITCCO All European Union Institutions and agencies The UN secretariat and all UN programmes in New York, Geneva, Vienna, Bonn and Nairobi All country offices worldwide that are directly related to programmes and projects financed by the Flemish Government (e.g. heritage project in Romania, all FAO projects) All country offices of the organisations mentioned below in the partner countries of the Flemish Government (currently: Malawi, Mozambique and South-Africa) Country/city-specific In Amman: UNRWA In Antwerp: ISC In Brussels: WDO, ACP-Secretariat, Benelux In Gabarone: SADC In Geneva also with ILO, WHO, ITU, UPU, WIPO, WMO, UNITAR, WTO, IOM, ICRC, ISO In The Hague: OPCM, ICJ, International Criminal Courts, Nederlandse Taalunie, Benelux In Hamburg: ITLOS In London: IMO, EBRD In Liege: IMC In Luxemburg: OPOCE In Madrid: UNWTO In MontrĂŠal: ICAO In Paris: UNESCO, UN University liaison office with UNESCO, ESA, OECD, IAEA, CTBTO In Rome: FAO, IFAD, WFP In Strasbourg: Council of Europe, Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine In Tokyo: UN University In Turin: UN & ILO Training centres In Vienna also UNIDO, IAEA, CTBTO, OSCE In Warsaw: ODIHR In Washington: IMF & WB-group