Research Internship January – July 2012 ICHRP – International Council on Human Rights Policy Geneva, Switzerland
The International Council on Human Rights Policy is seeking interns for a six month period from January – July 2012. Internships are for graduate students with an interest in specific areas of the ICHRP’s current work.
INTERNSHIP PERIODS AND DEADLINES
The Internship programme starting and ending dates are 2 January to 30 June 2012.
One or two vacancies are available, depending on the quality of the applications we receive.
The deadline for applications is: 21 October 2011.
PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
* The purposes of the internships are:
o Provide the intern with experience of current human rights issues at an international level and an insight into the work of the ICHRP; and
o Permit the ICHRP to benefit from the assistance and contribution of the selected interns.
* The relationship between the ICHRP and the intern is intended to be one of mutual benefit. Interns will work closely with ICHRP staff according to the needs of the work and their own areas of interest.
* Interns may be involved, inter alia, in: researching human rights issues, drafting analytical papers and reports, providing substantive and technical servicing of meetings, providing support on communication, mailing and database, and supporting other activities, depending on the ICHRP’s needs. Interns should expect to assist with both research and administrative work.
QUALITIES REQUIRED
Interns will be selected on the basis of merit taking into account the qualities they demonstrate.
Selection criteria include:
* Evidence of a strong interest in the promotion and protection of human rights.
* Current post-graduate studies and/or a graduate level degree in disciplines related to the work of the ICHRP e.g. International Law, International Relations, Political Science, History, Social Sciences. Preference will be given to those, within these disciplines, who have specialised in human rights.
* Spoken and written fluency in English. Additional language skills may be an advantage.
* Computer literacy and familiarity with commonly used software (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications).
* A high level of motivation, a responsible attitude and good organisational skills, along with the ability to work as a member of a team and participate in a wide variety of tasks.
INTERNSHIP DURATION
Internships are offered for a period of six months. In exceptional circumstances, four-month internships may be offered.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
* Selected interns will be assigned to work with an ICHRP staff member who will be responsible for providing them with a description of activities and a work-plan.
* Confidential and unpublished information obtained during the internship may not be used by interns without the written authorisation of the Executive Director.
REMUNERATION
* Internships are not remunerated, although a stipend to assist with the cost of living is offered.
* Interns are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for obtaining visas, and must have their own health insurance.
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