Paid Opportunity: International Olive Council (IOC) Internship Program (Funded to Spain)

Applications are now open for the International Olive Council’s paid internship which offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research and standardization. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 5 March 2025 (midnight, Madrid time). 

Tell Me About The International Olive Council Internship:

The International Olive Council (IOC) is offering a six-month paid internship (with the possibility of extension), starting 1 April 2025, for a recent university graduate. This traineeship provides an opportunity to work in a multicultural, multilingual, and multiethnic environment and apply knowledge acquired during academic studies.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Internship 

Who can Apply for the International Olive Council Internship?

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a national of an IOC member country.
• Hold a university degree (minimum three years).
• Proficiency in English or French (minimum level B2) and at least one other official language of 
• the Organisation1
• Excellent command of IT tools (Microsoft Office Suite at user level: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 
• Outlook; Adobe, etc.).
• Enthusiastic, responsible, and able to work effectively in a team.
• Be in good health.

How are Applicants Selected?

• Knowledge in the field of olive oil.
• Knowledge in the field of standardization.
• Proficiency in other IOC official languages, especially Spanish.(The official languages are Arabic, English, French, Italian and Spanish.)
• Preferably under 30 years old.

Tasks

Under the supervision of the Head of the Standardisation and Research Unit, the trainee will:

• Provide logistical support for expert meetings, training courses, and events (invitations, document 
• printing, travel arrangements).
• Assist in activities related to sensory and physicochemical training, meetings, reference 
• materials, and proficiency testing.
• Help prepare, label, and organize shipments of samples.
• Support the Mario Solinas Quality Award, including sample preparation, document verification, 
• and award ceremony logistics.
• Assist in updating databases and revising the IOC website section related to the Unit.
• Provide general administrative and practical support as needed.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

IOC member countries 

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Where will the Award be Taken?

Madrid, Spain

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the International Olive Council Internship?

Additionally, the benefits include: 

• The internship is paid, providing financial support.
• It offers experience in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Interns gain hands-on skills in research and standardization.
• The role includes networking opportunities with industry experts.
• There is a possibility of an extension beyond six months.

How Long Will the Award Last?

Six months 

How to Apply:

Candidates must submit the application form (attached) along with the following mandatory documents:

• CV
• Diplomas
• Proof of experience
• Language certificates
• Motivation letter

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit the official application webpage.