Russian Speaking Student in Europe Concil

Purpose of the internship programme 1. An internship for graduate students is available at the European Democrat Group (EDG), a political group at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. This internship intendeds to: a) increase the intern's understanding of current human rights issues at the international level and give them an insight into the work of the Council of Europe and the Parliamentary Assembly in particular; and b) provide the EDG mechanisms with the assistance and contribution of outstanding young students or graduates. 2. The relationship between the EDG and the intern is one of mutual benefit. He or she is involved, inter alia, in: researching human rights and political issues, drafting analytical papers and reports, providing technical and translation servicing of meetings and general secretarial support. Qualifications required 3. The participant in the internship programme is selected from graduate students and holders of graduate level degrees in disciplines related to the work of the Council of Europe, e.g. International Law, Political Science, History, Social Sciences or Translation. Applicants must have a good command of Russian (native level) and English and be able to do simultaneous interpretation during small-scale meetings within the EDG. Internship dates and duration 4. The maximum number of interns accepted by the EDG, per period, is 1. The first internship starts on December 8th 2008 and ends on January 30th 2009. The intern shall be free between December 24th 2008 and January 5th 2009. Conditions of service 5. According to the prevailing French legislation, asylum seekers are not permitted to seek any form of employment, whether paid or unpaid, including internship. The legislation also extends to international organisations such as the Council of Europe. 6. Interns are assigned to work with a supervisor who is responsible for providing him or her with a description of duties and a work plan. 7. Internships with the European Democrat Group are remunerated. The fixed remuneration is 500 in total for the entire period. Weekend work and overtime (especially during the Assembly week) may be required. No additional payment shall be awarded. Interns are not considered officials or staff members of the Council of Europe. Travel costs shall be refunded with a maximum of 250. If necessary, the European Democrat Group shall send all necessary documents to the selected candidate to apply for a Schengen-visa, but obtaining the visa (and all costs involved) are the entire responsibility of the candidate. Any refusal of visa shall result in an immediate end of the selection. 8. Living expenses in France must be covered by the remuneration proposed as outlined in point 7. Any additional costs must be covered by the intern him- or herself or by a sponsoring institution. Interns are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for obtaining visas. In Strasbourg, interns are provided, upon arrival, with a Council of Europe access pass and general information about the Council of Europe and the Parliamentary Assembly. 9. The European Democrat Group nor the Council of Europe accepts any responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Interns must have their own health insurance. In case of illness or other circumstances which might prevent the completion of the internship, interns will inform their supervisor. 10. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship. 11. Interns are expected to work full-time and to carry out the duties assigned to them. They do not accrue annual leave during the period of the internship. Otherwise they are bound by the same duties and obligations as regular staff members; in particular, all confidential and unpublished information obtained during the int