Legal Intern UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Brussels, Belgium
Description of Internship:
- The proposed internship lasts for a period of six months and is unpaid.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
The intern will participate in the various activities of the Legal Unit of the Regional Representation for Western Europe. In particular s/he will contribute to the following tasks:
- Drafting reports;
- Country of origin research;
- Drafting responses to information requests relating to individual cases, asylum law and practice and country of origin information;
- Monitoring legislative and policy developments on asylum matters at the national (Luxembourg/Belgium) level.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate (Bachelors degree essential, Masters degree desirable) in Law;
- Previous relevant experience in refugee matters or human rights preferred.
Essential:
- Excellent drafting skills in Dutch (native speaker) and English, with a working knowledge of French.
How to apply
Your CV and covering letter should be sent by midday, Thursday 15 December 2011 to: UNHCR Regional Representation for Western Europe, Legal Unit, 11B Rue Van Eyck, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, or by e-mail to belbr@unhcr.org. The internship commences 3 January 2012.
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