CABLE-INTERN RESOURCE SOLICITATION - FALL 2009 FOR

UNCLAS USNATO 000087

SIPDIS

EUR-IO/EX/HR FOR MARIE PYLE

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT APER ASEC NATO
SUBJECT: CABLE-INTERN RESOURCE SOLICITATION - FALL 2009 FOR
EUR-IO

REF: STATE 13311


1. (U) Post requests two interns for the Fall 2009 cycle:
one each for the Political Section and the Public Affairs
Section. The political intern will support the work of the
section, including preparation of briefing papers and support
of NATO committee work. The intern will focus her work under
supervision of an FSO in one or two areas, such as
Afghanistan, Russia, or NATO enlargement. Foreign language
abilities are not a prerequite, but a basic knowledge of
French would be helpful. The intern assigned to the Public
Affairs Section will participate in a range of public
diplomacy activities. Some background in journalism and
European Security policy is useful, but a positive attitude
and an interest in Public Affairs is sufficient. Good
computer and internet research skills are a plus. The intern
will have a chance to prepare media briefings and analysis,
develop content for the mission website, assist with press
conferences and other media events, and participate in
outreach programs for foreign officials and opinion leaders.


2. (U) Political officer L. Reece Smyth is USNATO's intern
coordiantor. Telephone 32 2 724 3268; fax 32 2 724 3421;
email smythlr@state.gov.


3. (U) Post does not provide housing for interns, but often
members of the EMBASSY community will offer to house an
intern.


4. (U) Interns may arrive without a visa as long as they do
not stay in Belgium longer than 90 days.
VOLKER