Trainee on Business and Human Rights and Roma Inclusion Amnesty

The Amnesty International European Institutions Office (EIO) is looking for a Trainee on Business and Human Rights and Roma Inclusion to join our team in Brussels from 15 September 2012 for 10 months. Amnesty International is advocating for the EU to achieve better corporate accountability. For the period 2012/2013 our work will focus on the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights at the EU level, particularly non-financial reporting, due diligence, the state-business nexus and access to remedy. In the area of Roma inclusion, our lobbying focus will be on the improvement of National Roma Integration Strategies and EU instruments to fight discrimination.

After an induction period, the trainee is expected to work independently, represent Amnesty International towards Institutions and take on responsibility for certain dossiers. The trainee reports to the Economic, Social and Cultural Executive Officer.

TRAINEESHIP DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Assistant

Reports to: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Executive Officer

Duration: 10 months (15 September 2012 to 15 July 2013)

Objective of Traineeship:

• The trainee acquires/strengthens her/his

- Understanding of EU institutions and policy making

- Strategic and lobbying skills

- Expertise in corporate accountability and in Roma inclusion policies at the EU level

• To support the EIO team in its lobbying and advocacy work

TASKS INCLUDE:

1. Policy

• Mapping EU policy and legislative developments in the two areas of the portfolio

• Preparation, assistance and follow-up of advocacy activities towards the EU institutions;

• Communication with external stakeholders (EU institutions and advocacy partners)

• Preparation of responses to queries and requests from the EU institutions and AI offices;

• Compiling statistics and other information for media inquiries;

• Conduct research on an ad-hoc basis for pressing questions and in-depth for relevant publications;

• Provide summaries of policy documents and case law.

• Carry out ad-hoc legal analyses of certain cases.

2. General

• Monitoring relevant EU legislation and policy;

• Monitoring European Parliament meetings in Brussels;

• Attend relevant conferences, seminars and hearings in Brussels;

• Compile information for EU updates to AI national sections and structures;

• Assist the Executive Officer in other tasks.

3. Administrative

• Update and maintain files, databases and mailing lists;

• Send out briefings/letters/Annual Reports;

• Draft the monthly newsletter

• Take minutes and write reports of meetings and events;

• Assist with presentations and organisation of events and meetings;

• Assist with other administrative tasks.

SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge in the area of Business and Human Rights and/or Roma inclusion policies;

• Knowledge of EU institutions or previous working experience at EU level

• Strong writing skills in English;

• Experience in supporting advocacy, lobbying and/or policy making;

• Interest in human rights displayed through professional or voluntary activities;

• Ability to manage varied workload effectively and conflicting demands;

• Good planning and organising skills;

• Working language: English

• Standard computer skills (knowledge of Windows, Word, Internet Explorer)

Send your application to internships@amnesty.eu