Internship -Human Rights Division GHRD

• Drafting of articles for the website
• Prepare bi-monthly eNewsletter
• Production of material and presentations; power points, brochures
• Editing of all English materials and documents
• Drafting and submitting of press releases
• Maintain and update media tools (social networking)
• Media monitoring of news in South Asia (Human rights news scan)
• Processing human rights cases from GHRD’s partners in the field
• Assist the Human Rights Officer with preparation of quarterly human rights reports.

Profile:

• HBO/University student in Communication, Journalism, human rights, or related relevant field
• Native English speaker with excellent writing skills
• Creative, communicative and willing to gain practical experience in an international environment
• Computer literacy and experience with different forms of social media.
• Affinity with Human Rights/ NGO work is an asset
• Knowledge or experience of South Asian human rights is an asset
• Residence near The Hague is desirable

Internship duration:
Start date: mid March 2012. 6 month internship duration preferred.

Please note: There is no reimbursement for this position. Only candidates living in the Netherlands will be considered.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to:

Julia de Blaauw
Human Rights Officer
Global Human Rights Defence

Laan van Meerdervoort 70
2517 AN The Hague
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 70 3450 692
Url: www.ghrd.org
Email: jdeblaauw@ghrd.org

Please refer the name of the internship vacancy you are applying to in your cover letter and subject line. All documents should be in English.

Given the high volume of applicants, only candidates who will progress to the interview stage will be contacted.