Intern (FO DEAN) [09Feb26-28Jun26]-[25Aug26-18Dec26]

1. Context
   The Dean is the functional head of all academic matters at the Directorate Level and is responsible 
   for assisting the Commandant in the execution of the College Mission. The Dean coordinates 
   and supervises the Academic Divisions (APPED, AOD, RD) as well as the Linguistic Services. 
   The Dean must also maintain cooperation with the Director of Enablement (DoE) to deliver the 
   College’s mission. He/She also assists the Commandant in establishing and maintaining close 
   liaison with NATO HQ, NATO and Partner Nation ministries and other external bodies and 
   organizations. 
   2. Description of tasks 
   The Intern in the Dean’s Office will be tasked to provide the following support:
   - Assist with the conduct of research and individual project for the Dean: gather information, do research, write memos/summaries/analytical notes, prepare presentations, coordinate and attend meetings as directed.  
   - File documents and reorganize the filing system in the Dean’s Office (SharePoint, MS 
   Teams). Develop a process to organize and track the activities within the Dean's Office, incrementing its efficiency and timeliness.
   -  Administrative support: provide support to the Admin Assistant, as directed, e.g. attend meetings and draft minutes; handle official correspondence and phone calls; draft and /or edit reading material, reports, notes for the Dean; schedule meetings and set up the conference room; and more.
   - Event planning: support the Admin Assistant in the planning and execution of the Dean's Day and the Committee Study Project (CSP) Presentations, i.e. draft invitation package, coordinate financial agreement for lecturers with finance office, request transportation, hotel bookking, security coordination, Visit Assistant. Also provide support to the Public Affairs Office (PAO) as Visit Assistant in the official visits/events at the College. 
   The candidate is required to be enrolled in a university degree programme or hold a degree, 
   preferably in Political Science, International Relations, International Affairs, International Public 
   Policy or related subjects.
   Prior experience in the same field is preferable. 
   Professionalism, commitment, flexibility, good communication skills (both written and oral), diplomacy, teamwork, 
   individual sense of duty and responsibility, critical thinking/problem solving skills are essential 
   prerequisites.
   A very good level of English language proficiency is required whilst the knowledge of French 
   and/or Italian would be beneficial but not essential.

NATO Defense College is only able to offer internship to people who are at least 21 and under the age of 30 and citizens of a NATO member country.