International Commission of Jurists Internship

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.

The ICJ is currently seeking an intern for 6 months to work for its Programme on Business and Human Rights within the International Law and Protection Programmes department. The intern’s duties will include: • Monitoring legal developments related to access to legal remedies, child rights and businesses and Private Military and Security Companies; • Providing research assistance and drafting of legal memorandums and briefs concerning international law, human rights law and humanitarian law as part of legal submissions and interventions and reports or studies conducted by the ICJ on issues of legal remedies, PMSCs; • Assistance in the organization of workshops and events; • Assistance with ongoing administrative tasks (not more than 20%).

The post is Geneva based and the person selected should ideally be available by mid April 2012.

Requirements:

The successful candidates will have: • Advanced degree in law, international relations or a related field; • Excellent knowledge of public international law, including international human rights law and humanitarian law and/or international criminal law; • Fluency in English and Spanish and/or French; • Excellent research and drafting skills; • 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 if necessary.

The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply: 

Please send a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of at least two referees by e-mail to: carlos.lopez@icj.org or by post to: Ref: International Economic Relations 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 15 February 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.