Switzerland INTERNSHIP Centre for the Independence of Judges & Lawyers

The International Commission of Jurists is a non-governmental organization dedicated to the legal promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of law.

The ICJ is currently seeking an intern for 6 months to work for its Centre for the Independence of Judge & Lawyers (CIJL). The intern’s duties will include:

• Monitoring of news and legal developments related to the independence of judges and lawyers; • Providing legal research and drafting of briefing notes on issues related to the independence of judges and lawyers, including for the support of legal interventions; • Assistance in the organization of missions, trial observations and a yearly forum on the independence of the judiciary; • Assistance with ongoing administrative tasks of the CIJL (not more than 20%).

The post is Geneva based and the person selected should ideally be available by April 2012.

Requirements:

The successful candidates will have:

• A degree in law, international relations or a related field. A postgraduate degree is highly desirable; • Excellent knowledge of public international law, including international human rights law and human rights protection mechanisms at the United Nations; • Fluency in English and Spanish and/or French; • Excellent research and drafting skills; • High motivation and demonstrated interest in human rights.

Conditions:

Unfortunately the ICJ is not in a position to offer any financial remuneration to interns. All interns are responsible for all expenses and costs incurred in undertaking an internship with the ICJ. On a discretionary basis the ICJ may offer a lunch allowance. The starting date of the internship is dependent on the delivery of a work permit from the Swiss authorities.

How to apply:

Applications:

Please send a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of at least two referees by e-mail to: ilaria.vena@icj.org or by post to: Ref: Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers Internship, International Commission of Jurists, P.O. Box 91, CH-1211 Geneva 8, Switzerland or by fax at + 41 22 979 38 01.

Applications close on 22 January 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.