LANDCOM INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026Following Commander Allied Land Command guidance, an Internship Program to provide current students and most recent graduates with the opportunity to intern at LANDCOM is to be introduced. Interns will benefit from the program by gaining an understanding of an international organization, while adding to their Curriculum Vitae. The LANDCOM Internship Program (LIP) focuses on highly motivated candidates from a wide variety of disciplines including: political science, international relations, security studies, law, economics, engineering, logistics, human resources, financial administration, accounting/auditing, information technology, language service, journalism, and media communications. The LIP is part of Commander Allied Land Command larger campaign to elevate and improve LANDCOM visibility.CANDIDATESLIP will be available for the following periods:· 6 months internship program as part of, or complementary to a university degree program.· 6 months internship for, in principle, recent Bachelor graduated students who are interested in a specific project that can be of support for a Master graduation program.· 6 months internship program for, in principle, recent Master or PhD graduated students (graduated less than 6 months ago) who are looking for work experience in an international organization as a first step to an international career.The closing date to submit an application for internship is as follows:Applications for an internship shall reach LANDCOM no later than 01 October 2025. As a result of the selection process pending the completion of necessary formalities required to work at NATO (security clearance, visas etc.) you will be invited.To qualify for an internship, the applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:· All applicants for an internship must be a citizen of a NATO member nation.· A certificate given by the University stating that an internship on their subjects of study is necessary for their professional development.· Applicants must be proficient in the use of the English language.· Applicants must have at least two years of successful university study or equivalent. The program is open to current students or recent graduates (degree obtained within the last 18 months).CONDITIONS OF INTERNSHIPLANDCOM will provide interns with 37.564.04TRY net as a monthly lump sum to cover their stay, travel and subsistence. Selected interns are responsible for their accommodation and work permit arrangements. Travel tickets to and from Turkey to their residence where they came from will be reimbursed up to total amount of 1200EUR.Interns are required to have social insurance coverage including health care, and this must be documented during the in-processing and take care of formalities with the Turkish authorities regarding their stay in Turkey.HOW TO APPLY:Allied Land Command uses NATO Talent Acquisition Platform. In order to apply for the internship, please visit the platform at: and search for vacancies within Land Command HQ.A copy of the candidate's one page summary CV must be attached to the application. In addition, all interns have to submit a one-page essay giving details on their motivation for an internship at LANDCOM and on their expectations during the internship.Once a candidate has been selected, the start date of the internship period will be determined taking into account divisional needs, the availability of the selected candidate, and the security requirements.DETAILS of the INTERNSHIP – Civil-Military PlanningDETAILS OF PROJECT:The Civil Military Planning Branch is responsible for CIMIC planning in NATO DOA Family of Plans. It further is considered as the Land Domain CIMIC Advisor for SHAPE PD J9. In this regard, it is concerned with subject matter related advice for land tactical CIMIC capabilities and resources which are required for the execution of the plans. This responsibility covers an understanding of the current status of land tactical CIMIC capabilities across the Alliance. As of now, there is no comprehensive awareness along the DOTMLPFI categories available for land tactical CIMIC capabilities in ACO. This project cannot be undertaken within the already reduced staffing of LC G9 - in particular CMPB. However, it is of utmost relevance for future planning - even on CFLCC level - that fundamental understanding of the situation is achieved. The internship will contribute to reach this objective.EXPECTED DELIVERABLE(S):A comprehensive research paper on how NATO Allies have generated CIMIC capabilities within their forces, considering capability categories such as Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership Development, Personnel, Facilities and Interoperability (DOTMLPFI). While not for all of the categories information will be available, the research aims for a high level of comprehensiveness, at least on DOTPI.The research encompasses interaction with respective institutions of member states, such as CIMIC units, Training facilities or HQs.Additionally, the incumbent will support the CMPB team in daily routine workTYPE OF BACKGROUND/EDUCATION REQUIRED:University Degree in International Relations, Social Science or Security Studies, or similar
