2015 International Law and Human Rights Programme Internship

Thank you for your interest in Employment at Parliamentarians for Global Action.

Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), a non-profit, non-partisan international network of committed legislators, informs and mobilizes parliamentarians in all regions of the world to advocate for human rights and the rule of law, democracy, human security, non-discrimination, and gender equality.

Parliamentarians for Global Action is recruiting TWO Interns for its Hague-based office: 1 French-speaking intern and 1 Spanish-speaking intern. The interns will work under the supervision of the Director of the International Law and Human Rights Programme and with relevant Programme Officers in various tasks pertaining to the PGA’s ICC Campaign.

The interns will be involved in administrative, logistic, and research activities, including providing support in the organization of meetings and events to be held in The Hague and worldwide. The interns will support the team in collecting and organizing information on stakeholders and political developments in different regions of the world, and establishing and maintaining communication with PGA member parliamentarians on behalf of the PGA Secretariat. In addition, the interns will support the administration of the Campaign’s database of contacts and outreach tools.

Through this internship the selected candidates will acquire programme management, advocacy and legal skills, and will have the opportunity of contributing directly to the universality and effectiveness of the Rome Statute. The interns will have the opportunity to establish direct substantive contact with politicians, international organisations and courts based in the Hague and human rights activists worldwide.

The internship will begin in November 2014 and will last 4 months. The internship comprises 35 hours of work per week. Due to lack of funds, this internship is unpaid.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate studies with proven track of exposure to international criminal, human rights and international law;
Excellent written and oral communication, research and writing skills;
Previous exposure to the International Criminal Court system;
Advanced computer skills (notably in database management, excel and text processor);
Proven ability to work in teams, as well as independently and within the constraints of tight deadlines.
Proven ability to take initiatives when needed;
Proven flexibility and adaptability to horizontal structures;
Commitment towards social justice and the rule of law; and
Interest in political processes and the role of individuals to generate political will and transform it in concrete actions.

Intern 1: Proficiency in English and French (mother tongue or fluency acquired otherwise).

Intern 2: Proficiency in English and Spanish (mother tongue or fluency acquired otherwise).

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

Exposure to international organizations;
Policy research and analysis, stakeholder identification, knowledge of international system.
Event management, customer service, logistical support; AND
Desired additional language business proficiency in Dutch, Arabic or Russian.

The successful applicants will need to have the right to reside in The Netherlands for the duration of the internship and will be required to provide proof of health insurance. PGA cannot assist in immigration or any other application process. PGA cannot make any financial contributions to relocating to The Netherlands.

HOW TO APPLY:

No phone calls or further email inquiries, please.

Qualified applicants should submit a single file indicating their Last Name and whether they are applying for the Spanish-speaking, or the French-speaking internship position by adding the word “FRENCH” or “SPANISH” in the file name. The file should include:

A Cover Letter (in English) indicating their motivation, concrete competencies and confirming availability to commence in November.
Resume/CV (in English), including a section with the name and relation to three professional References.

Applications should be sent to:

Parliamentarians for Global Action

Director International Law & Human Rights Programme

Marieke van Doorn

E-mail: marieke.vandoorn@pgaction.org

Fax. +31.70.360.4433