If you would like to gain experience working for a world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts research and technology developments at sea, the CMRE Internship Programme might be for you!

POST CONTEXT

Located in La Spezia, Italy, CMRE is one of the three executive bodies of the NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO) and conducts relevant, state-of-the-art scientific research in ocean science, modelling and simulation, underwater acoustics and other disciplines.

CMRE operates two research vessels that enable science and technology solutions to be tested and developed at sea.

CMRE is looking for highly motivated candidates in areas like Ship Management, Ship Operations, Marine Superintendent, Ship Building, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering and offers up to six-month internships to applicants to work within its Marine Operations Division (MAROPS).

MAROPS provides cost effective, safe and environmentally sound management and operation of the CMRE research vessels. It coordinates NATO requirements for ships use to support the Centre’s activities by providing sea-going capabilities.

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE CMRE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

• To offer interns the opportunity to learn from the CMRE Science and Technology community and gain a thorough understanding of the organisation and NATO in general;
• To offer interns the chance to gain valuable work experience from a NATO Research Centre. Interns will get a first-hand look at the inner workings by supporting the Marine Operations in the planning and coordination of all ship’s activities while adding valuable skills and experience to your CV;
• To improve NATO’s access to theoretical and technical knowledge that the interns can apply through practical work assignments;
• To contribute to creating a more diverse workforce;
• To expand understanding of NATO Science and Technology in member states by having interns return to their countries and/or universities after completing the internship and share their experience.

  ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  To qualify for the CMRE internship, you must fulfil the below criteria on the date of your application:

• Age: 21
• Nationality: citizenship of a NATO member country is required
• Experience: No professional experience is required for this position.
• Educational status: Enrolled in a higher education degree at university-level or  graduated less than 12 months ago
• Language Requirements: Proficiency in one of the two NATO languages (English or French), both written and spoken, is essential and some knowledge of the other is desirable.
  English SLP 3333

  NOTE: Most of the work of CMRE is conducted in the English language.

• Family relationship: Applicants who are closely related to a member of the CMRE staff should not apply. Close relatives are relatives of the first degree, i.e. parents, spouse/partner, children, brothers/sisters.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Seagoing experience
• Internship experience working in the Maritime Industry
• Knowledge of the Italian language

Only applications fulfilling the essential qualification criteria will be taken into consideration.

A NATO security clearance may be required prior to starting the internship.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Internship stipend: If you are selected, you will receive a monthly stipend of € 1200.

Travel: You will be compensated at a fixed taxable rate and receive a supplement to assist with travel to CMRE, and to your home country at the end of your internship.

Leave: You will be entitled to 2.5 days of paid leave every month of internship period.

Working environment: The duties are performed indoor and outdoor subject to changing conditions and could involve physical labour.

You may be required to perform your duties on board Centre or chartered vessels.

In-house training: During the internship, you will take part in an induction programme and monthly briefings to provide you with an overview of MAROPS’s activities and structure. The briefings present unique opportunities to meet experienced staff and to discuss topics of interest with them and with other interns.

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives to provide equal access to career opportunities regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religious belief, cultural background, sexual orientation or disability. NATO welcomes applicants from all member countries and strongly encourages women to apply.

As an employer, NATO values integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector.

Additional information:

• CMRE values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We welcome applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourage women to apply.
• Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.