INTERNSHIP IN Middle East & North Africa Programme

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.

Description:

The ICJ is currently seeking an intern for 4-6 months to work in its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Programme. The intern’s duties will include:

• Monitoring of news and legal developments related to the MENA region; • Conducting legal research and drafting briefing notes on issues related to the work of the MENA Programme, including for the support of legal interventions, memoranda and reports; • Assistance in the organization of missions, conferences, seminars and trial observations; and • Assistance with fundraising proposals of the MENA Programme.

Requirements:

The successful candidates will have:

• A degree or postgraduate 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/or French and/or Arabic. A working knowledge of English is required; • Excellent research and drafting skills; and • 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 (maximum 1 page), CV and the names and contact details of at least two referees by e-mail to: alice.goodenough@icj.org or by post to: Ref: MENA Programme 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 18 May 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.