DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL MAGICAL COOPERATION

The Department of International Magical Cooperation is a division of the Ministry of Magic whose focus is getting wizards from different countries to work together. It is closest to the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the Muggle World.

The duties of this department are to work with magical governments of other countries, set standards for trade, create regulations for things like cauldron thickness, interpret international magical law, work with Department of Magical Games and Sports on the Triwizard Tournament, be present at the International Confederation of Wizards, British Seats.

Here, at the British Ministry of Magic, the following areas fall under the jurisdiction of the International Magical Cooperation:

• Office Administration
• Office of Immigration
• Committee for Foreign Relations
• International Magical Trading Standards Body

Each of these areas offers many opportunities for advancement, though specialist knowledge and training is required in some roles. So, read on to discover what might be the right job and field of interest for you with the Department of Magical International Cooperation!

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Office Administration employees are responsible for the day-to-day responsibilities of running the office. Duties and responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office.

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IMC Coordinator
The IMC Coordinator is responsible for general office and clerical duties. This position reports directly to the IMC Department Head and is typically is the first point of contact for visitors. Main responsibilities include scheduling meetings, directing correspondence and guests to the appropriate parties, managing calendars, and assisting other members of the department as necessary. This is a entry level position with room for advancement.

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Liaisons to the Press
This position reports directly to the IMC Department Head. The Liaison to the Press's primary job is to ensure the Daily Prophet and other matters of the press, receive only information that they need to know. Responsibilities include ensuring that when articles are published, that the facts are straight and accurate. If an article is published with information that should not be public knowledge, (i.e. a secret meeting with foreign delegates) the article is retracted. This position requires background in journalism.

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OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION
The Office of Immigration oversees lawful immigration to the United Kingdom and is responsible for the enforcement of immigration policies. Individuals who wish to become citizens submit their applications through this department. This department is also responsible for asylum applications, naturalization, permanent residence applications, applications for Visas, and tracking Visas.

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Consulate
It is Consulate Personnel's' responsibility to help those who are traveling abroad to England from other countries. There are 10 consulate positions: Africa, Asia, Australia, Japan, Magical Countries, Mainland Europe, North America, Scandinavia, South America, United Kingdom. Responsibilities include issuing and checking Travel Visas. The ability to speak a second language is required for this position.

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Wizarding British Immigration Officers
This position is responsible for detaining any person(s) (without arrest) who is not a British Wizarding citizen, to investigate whether they qualify for entry to the United Kingdom. They are also responsible for investigating potential illegal aliens. When a ministry employee transfers from another ministry you will make sure that those employees orientate well in the new country/ministry. Monitor them for culture shock and are aware of any new laws they aren't aware of. Ensure they have a place to live and are settled in, with their new position in the ministry. Understanding of Immigration Law and the ability to speak a second language is required for this position.

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COMMITTEE FOR FOREIGN RELATIONS
The Committee for Foreign Relations focuses on foreign policy and international development and is generally responsible for funding and overseeing (but not administering) foreign aid programs.

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Ambassador-at-Large
This position acts as the chief diplomat for Britain at Ministry Foreign Relation functions. They head the Committee for Foreign Relations and represents Britain on the International Confederation of Wizards and other international administrative bodies. The Ambassador-at-Large is entrusted to operate in several neighboring countries. Other important responsibilities include reporting to to the Department Head on foreign activities. Ambassadors may also relay pertinent information on activities to their areas' diplomatic centers around the world. In some cases the ambassador-at-large may even be specifically assigned a role to advise and assist the department head or even the ministry with particular issues. The ability to speak a several languages is required for this position.

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Foreign Relations Officers
This position works side by side with the Ambassadors. Foreign Relations Officers take care of handling any and all VIP's and Foreign Delegations. They are responsible for sending invitations to other countries inviting them to visit Britain and/or attend meetings. Foreign Relations Officers are also responsible for the itineraries of any political visitors to the country; i.e. setting up site-seeing excursions, making reservations, and even keeping secret visits by Foreign dignitaries a secret and not letting a leak escape to the press.

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Ambassador-in-Residence
Ambassadors-in-Residence represent the UK and attend international meetings, banquets /parties, and acts as a figurehead for their country of origin. Ambassadors are responsible for smoothing relations between countries, especially in the highly sensitive areas of politics and trade. In addition, they send information about economic and political development in their host country to their home abroad. Ambassadors also assist travelers from their home country, explain foreign policy, and evacuate refugees from hostile environments. This position requires members to live abroad for extended periods of time. The ability to speak a second language is required for this position.

OOC: This position is not technically a MoM position and does not require MoM placement to participate. If you are interested in filling an Ambassador-in-Residence role, please fill out the following application:
Ambassador-in-Residence Quiz

Ambassador-in-Residence positions are filled on a first-come-first served basis.

INTERNATIONAL MAGICAL TRADING STANDARDS BODY
The International Magical Trading Standards Body is in charge of overseeing and assessing trading practices within the wizarding world, as well as passing international legislation regarding trading standards.

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Magical Product Tester
This position is responsible for guaranteeing the quality of goods foreign countries produce by inspecting for legal validity and testing goods to ensure they are safe for the wizarding world to use. Testers will check products by sight, sound, feel, smell, or even taste. Checking for cuts, scratches, strength, or other physical characteristics of objects. Testers also check that all parts fit, move correctly, and are properly charmed; the pressure of gases and the level of liquids; test the flow of electricity; and do a test run to check for proper operation of the product.

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Excise Service Personnel
This position is responsible for collecting, safeguarding and controlling the flow of goods including animals, personal effects and hazardous items in and out of the country. The import or export of some goods is restricted, and the customs agency enforces these rules. Their duties also include collecting a tariff or tax on the importation or exportation of goods.

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Magical Trade Personnel and Undercover Buyer
This position is a Magical Customs Service as well as an undercover position. Buyers keep an eye on internal trade within the country and make sure that the goods and products being flown into and out of the country are legal. Buyers are responsible for finding black markets and foreign sellers that often sell illegal foreign goods. They observe, purchase, and report back, but otherwise do not engage with these sellers and markets. This position reports back to the International Magical Cooperation Department head and works closely with the Magical Law Enforcement offices. The ability to speak a second language is helpful for this position. Magics regarding concealment, disguise, stealth and tracking are also beneficial.

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Counterfeit and Certification Officer
This position works along side the Magical Product Testers and ensuring any goods imported and created in the country are not counterfeit. Officers certify that any and all documents that come in or are sent out are also legitimate, for both the safety of our ministry and department as well as the wizarding community as a whole.

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