Announcements
SIPA Consulting Club One-Day Boot Camp
The SIPA Consulting Club (SCC) is hosting a one-day Boot Camp for all Columbia graduate students interested in consulting. The event will take place on Friday, April 14 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in room 405 of the International Affairs Building. SCC will round off the Boot Camp with a networking happy hour at Amity Hall (982 Amsterdam Ave), where students will be able to meet alumni who are currently working as management consultants. The event is co-sponsored by the SIPA Energy Association and Taiwan Focus. The agenda is:
1. Introduction: industry overview and application process.
2. Getting Noticed: networking and getting the interview.
3. Interview Preparation: behavioral and case.
4. Networking Happy Hour at Amity Hall with professional consultants.
The Boot Camp is designed for all graduate students at Columbia with all levels of professional experience. SCC will take students through our brand-new Consulting Curriculum, which includes all things consulting—from resume writing to case prep, from deck-building best practices to networking tips.
The Boot Camp will be free for all SIPA students. Students outside of SIPA are welcome to apply for a small participation fee of $5. If you’re selected for the Boot Camp, please bring cash on the day of the event.
Food and drinks will be served (plus, free drink tickets at Amity Hall after the Boot Camp!).
To apply, please fill out the form here by April 9 at 11:59pm. For any questions about the event, do not hesitate to reach out to mario.lopezahumada@columbia.edu or lorenzo.ligato@columbia.edu.
Rapid Expert Assistance and Cooperation Teams (REACT) Training Program
Helsinki España, a NGO working for the defense of human rights, coordinates REACT, a six-week training programme on international peace operations intended for professionals interested in improving their knowledge of all aspects affecting a peace mission, including cross-cutting issues such as Human Rights, IHL, gender in operations, and protection of civilians. The teaching staff are trainers and experts from international organizations, including the UN, OSCE and NATO; diplomats and civil servants; military personnel; police officers; experts from the ICRC and humanitarian NGOs; independent consultants; and university professors.
The REACT [Rapid Expert Assistance and Cooperation Teams] course trains students in three aspects: conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation. Students review and analyse the main threats to international peace and security, consider the contexts in which conflicts arise, the key actors and the impact of conflicts on civilians. They also explore the mechanisms of international organizations for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts as well as for the protection of civilians and perhaps most importantly the course strengthens the capacity and confidence of participants to cope with and work in hostile environments.The course has prepared international experts for their work in peace operations led by the UN, OSCE, EU and other regional organizations.
As part of the course, students undertake the Hostile Environment Awareness Training course. An intensive 40-hour course that aims at training professionals to effectively deal with multiple threats present in hostile field environments. This training programme is certified by ENTRi (Europe´s New Training Initiative for Civilian Crisis Management) and conducted by the Guardia Civil at its Centre for Special Training.
Substantial scholarships are available. *Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis beyond the previous deadline so apply ASAP*. Students can apply here and send queries to helsinkicursos@humandimension.com.
Need more information? Check out these resources below:
Tamer Center Summer Fellowship Program Application Round 2 Opened April 1
Don't wait until the last deadline!
The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise provides support to undergraduate/graduate students engaged in summer internships with social and environmental value. You may be eligible to apply if:
- You are a non-graduating student (currently in year 1 or 2 of a graduate program or an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or junior)
- You will be working at a social venture or a social or environmental entrepreneurship-focused organization which is less than 7 years old
- Your internship will be at least 6 weeks long, full-time, and concluding on or about August 31
For complete guidelines, please visit our website at: http://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/socialenterprise/careers/internships/columbia-students
If you have questions about the eligibility of your organizations or any other concerns, please contact us at: tamersesf@gmail.com
Panel Coordinators Wanted - Apply by April 10
Important Webinars for International Students Looking to Work in the U.S. After Graduation
Interested in learning about employers hiring through H-1B visa petitions?
Interested in searching for a new job here or around the world?
Interested in finding an international internship?
Don't miss one of the upcoming training webinars presented by Going Global. These are 1-hour, web-based training sessions exclusively for students whose academic institutions are current subscribers to Going Global's career resources database services.
Get answers to your job search and internship questions. Get a realistic understanding of work permit and visa requirements, as well as financial considerations and other prime factors critical to your success in a new location.
-Learn how to identify U.S. employers seeking to hire international professionals through H-1B visa petitions - and how to connect this information to current job opportunities.
-Learn how to connect your degree with hiring opportunities by identifying key employers and industry contacts for informational interviews and study abroad networking.
This event will:
-Explain the career tools and job search resources available from Going Global
-Provide examples and tips for finding international company information and job & internship opportunities
-Offer an opportunity for attendees to submit questions about Going Global's services
Click below to register for one of the upcoming webinars:
April 11, 2017 from 4:00pm-5:00pm - http://bit.ly/2mOLIWY
May 9, 2017 from 4:00pm-5:00pm - http://bit.ly/2oI1bbN
Click here to learn more about free access for SIPA students to Going Global and other online databases.
GoGovernment Webinars
GoGovernment webinars are designed for job seekers to learn about the federal hiring process and also hear about how the following fields are represented in government: National Security and International Relations, STEM and Public Health, and Cyber and IT. The confirmed panelists include:
- Summer Alsuradi, Immigration Officer at the Department of Homeland Security
- Danielle Wood, Applied Sciences Manager at NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center
- Brenda Nickel an IT Specialist at the U.S. Coast Guard
Webinars will be held on the following dates:
- Security Clearances 101: Wednesday, April 12 from 2:00pm-3:00pm
This would be a great opportunity to hear about the opportunities that exist in government and how to navigate the hiring process. Further, if the dates conflict with your schedule, please note you will receive the recordings of all the webinars your register for.
If you are interested in registering, click here!
International Fellows Program
The International Fellows Program is a two-semester seminar open to students of all graduate degree programs at Columbia University. The diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds that fellows bring to the program enrich their year-long common enterprise.
All fellows receive a stipend and study a curriculum with two goals – to examine the origins of the current international order, in which the United States has for decades played the leading role, and to look ahead to the new world that will eventually take its place, dominated by a larger number of actors, new problems, and approaches to problem solving that have yet to be defined. Weekly meetings of the International Fellows Program are supplemented by study trips to Washington, DC and the United Nations, where fellows have extraordinary access to senior policymakers, diplomats, legislators, journalists, and leaders of non governmental organizations.
Application Deadline: 5:00pm on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Click "application form" at this link to apply: https://sipa.columbia.edu/international-fellows-program/apply
Dubai Business Internships
Run under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Business Internships (DBI) offers outstanding graduates from the United States, China, Kazakhstan and Russia a fully-funded management training programme which is an unrivalled opportunity to study and do business in Dubai, a dynamic and multicultural hub for global commerce, and to develop as cultural ambassadors and business leaders of the future.
The ten-month programme will start at the end of August 2017. Participants will receive academic and management training and build their skill-sets through an internship with one of Dubai’s home-grown global leaders in a sector central to its economy, including trade, tourism, finance and logistics.
To apply for DBI, visit www.dubaibusinessinternships.ae. Application deadline: April 14, 2017 (earlier encouraged). To learn more, click here.
Quick Survey for U.S. Citizens Regarding Federal Service
The Office of Career Services would appreciate the participation of all U.S. citizens in this quick survey regarding current interest in Federal Service among our students.
The Partnership for Public Service and the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) are hoping to get a pulse on attitudes towards federal service in the national security and international affairs field from APSIA students.
Please take this short survey to share your current interest and intent to apply for a federal position. We will not share your name or connect your comments in a way that is easily identifiable.
bit.ly/apsiasurvey
Responses are requested by April 15. It should take you 3-5 minutes.
Reminder: Spring 2017 Internship Paperwork Reporting Requirements
Internships are an integral part of the student experience at SIPA. While matriculated within their MPA or MIA degree program, students are required to complete at least 120 hours of an internship along with submitting completed paperwork as part of their academic coursework.
Students may also choose to complete the internship requirement with no credit (no course registration required), or they may choose to register for: U9013 course section 001 for 1.5 credits (for 120+ internship hours) or U9013 course section 002 for 3 credits (for 240+ internship hours). The internship must be related to the student's concentration/specialization, as well as it must include professional, substantive work. Lastly, the internship may not be conducted in a family-owned organization/business. For full details, please review all sections of the Internship Requirement page here. Information regarding the required paperwork can also be found at the same link under the "Required Paperwork" section.
The deadline for all paperwork (the student's Internship Report, the Internship Employer Information Form to be completed by the student, and the Supervisor Evaluation Survey) for Spring 2017 internships is *April 15, 2017.
*However, students graduating as of May 2017 should submit their paperwork before the April 15 deadline, so that they may be certified in time for graduation upon review of their internship information.
PLEASE NOTE: International students should be aware of special regulations when seeking paid internships in the United States. Please review the International Student Work Authorization section of the OCS website here.
World Bank Group Analyst Program: Applications Deadline April 21
Are you a citizen of a member country of the World Bank Group?
Are you 28 years old or younger (born on or after January 1, 1989)?
Do you have a passion to contribute to the World Bank Group mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity?
The 2017 application process for The World Bank Group Analyst Program opened up on April 5, 2017 and will close April 21, 2017.
The World Bank Group Analyst Program is a new and unique opportunity for exceptionally talented young people with a passion for international development to contribute to solving some of the world's most pressing problems.
Through this structured three-year program, you will work in an intellectually challenging and culturally diverse environment within a specific practice, region, or corporate unit in the World Bank Group, which includes the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes. You will have the opportunity to contribute and grow your skills in areas ranging from analytics, research, data management, project management, communications, finance, management accounting, and information technology. In addition, the program offers various cohort activities aimed to broaden your exposure to the work of the World Bank Group and develop leadership skills.
Upon completion of the program, there may be opportunities for you to continue your career in the World Bank Group. Participants holding a Master's degree who find the opportunity to continue their career at the WBG may also be eligible for advancement opportunities. Alternatively, you may leverage the experience you have gained to pursue further studies or other opportunities in international development.
To be competitive for this highly selective program, you need to demonstrate a commitment to development, analytical thinking, proven academic success, and leadership potential. We value diversity in our workplace, and encourage all qualified individuals, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. Positions may be based in Washington, DC or in a regional office.
Additional Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizenship of a member country of the World Bank Group
- Passion to contribute to the World Bank Group mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity
- 28 years of age or younger (i.e., born on or after January 1, 1989)
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Candidates who are currently pursuing a degree are eligible if the degree will be awarded by December 31, 2017
- One to three years of relevant work experience in the recruitment stream is considered.
- Analytical thinking, proven academic success, strong written and oral communication skills, and leadership potential
- Experience working or studying in developing countries is preferred
- Fluency in English is required. Fluency or proficiency in other languages, in particular Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian, is preferred.
For more details and application instructions, please search for Job ID: 68370 in SIPAlink.
Summer 2017 Internship Funding Opportunities
Looking for funding for your summer internship? Returning students in most SIPA programs may be able to receive specific grants/fellowships or even awards from other Columbia institutes or external organizations if the internship is also a degree requirement. Below is a short list of the SIPA funding opportunities, plus you can review a full list of opportunities and eligibility requirements via SIPAlink and the OCS website here. Best of luck for a successful summer!
REMINDER: OCS TRAVEL GRANT APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN!
? Minimal eligibility requirements based on academic program and internship.
? Search in SIPAlink using Job ID: 66761 for full eligibility details.
? Application has two steps which must be completed by May 3, 2017 deadline:
? Non-competitive grant which means most applicants will qualify.
PLEASE NOTE: NO LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
NYC Policy Analyst Job Description
The Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness produces independent policy research, analysis and recommendations to improve the lives of homeless families, especially children. We present our research in ways that are accessible to policy makers, providers, advocates and the media.
Job Description Overview
The Policy Analyst contributes to research and policy development projects in support of more effective strategies to help homeless families. The Analyst investigates existing policies and collects data relating to family homelessness in New York City to guide research and inform policy recommendations. The successful candidate will bring the right combination of skills, readiness to take personal initiative and a commitment to the role of evidence in bringing about effective policy change.
Under direction of the NYC Principal Policy Analyst and in collaboration with other ICPH staff, the Policy Analyst will:
· Proactively investigate and participate in the development of new research projects that advance ICPH’s mission;
· Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative data pertaining to New York City levels of poverty and homelessness;
· Write short- to medium-length research and policy briefs and reports, including reviews of available evidence, data analysis and writing for both professional and lay audiences, incorporating related fields such as poverty reduction, early care and education, workforce development and affordable housing;
· Identify governmental sources of data and draft Freedom of Information Law requests as needed to obtain information;
· Make presentations and respond to inquiries from senior staff, policymakers, media and external stakeholders.
Required Skills and Experience
· Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree plus 1-3 years professional and/or internship experience, with experience in government agencies or provider/advocacy organizations preferred;
· Mix of strong analytical, research, writing and communication skills, with emphasis on quantitative analysis and interpretation, as well as written/oral presentation of quantitative data;
· High degree of independence, flexibility, personal initiative and ability to work as part of a team;
· Strong follow-through skills and attention to detail under deadline pressure;
· Experience with Microsoft Office; Familiarity with statistical packages such as Stata, SPSS, or R preferred but not required.
Compensation:
Starting salary is commensurate with experience and salary history. ICPH provides excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance, employer funded retirement benefits, life insurance, and ample vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave.
ICPH has a strong commitment to diversity. We encourage applications from persons whose background and experiences will increase the diversity of our organization.
Please send cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to Kaitlin Greer KGreer@icphusa.org. Indicate the position's title "NYC Policy Analyst" in the subject line of your email.
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Career Opportunities
JOB, INTERNSHIP, AND FELLOWSHIP POSTINGS
Each week, OCS compiles a list of new job postings from SIPAlink. Please click below to view the Excel spreadsheet and click on the tabs on the bottom of the sheet to view the list of Full-time Jobs, Internships, and Other Employment. You can find these jobs on SIPAlink by entering the Job ID. SIPAlink has hundreds of available opportunities. Please be sure to check both under Full-time and Internship Postings and On-Campus Interviews when doing a search. Please note that only new positions are listed here. For a comprehensive list of open positions, please visit SIPAlink.
Full-time Jobs and Internship Opportunities
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In addition to over 6,900 jobs that OCS posts every year, OCS also pays for subscriptions to online publications to assist you with your internship and full-time job search.
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Please share your offer/acceptance information with OCS by emailing us at sipa_ocs@sipa.columbia.edu. We'd love to hear from you!
Updates from the Employer Relations Team
- Standard Chartered - A first-year student has accepted a summer internship with Standard Chartered in New York.
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