Internship at the International Commission of Jurists

Job details	The International Commission of Jurists is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the legal promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of law.
Responsibilities	The ICJ is seeking an intern for a period of 4 months to work in its United Nations Project, to assist in research and drafting for ICJ interventions at United Nations institutions, and supporting various aspects of the work of the ICJ’s Representative to the UN. The intern’s duties will include: Legal research on human rights, including on issues of remedies and reparations, combating impunity, and integrity rights; Drafting of briefing notes on human rights issues related to ICJ advocacy messages at the United Nations, including advocacy to Permanent Missions at Geneva and the negotiation of resolutions of the Human Rights Council; Monitoring of news and developments, and meetings at the UN Office at Geneva, related to human rights at the United Nations; Assistance in organisation of ICJ workshops and events; Assistance with ongoing administrative tasks of the UN Project. The post is based in Geneva and is only available on a full-time basis. The person selected must be available to begin work on Wednesday 6 June 2012.
Qualifications	Nationals of non-EU countries are strongly encouraged to apply.The successful candidate will have: A degree in law, including the study of international law and international human rights law (apostgraduate 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 (knowledge of French or Spanish would be an asset); Excellent research and drafting skils; High motivation and a 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.  Applications: Please send a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of at least two referees by email to: alex.conte@icj.org or by post to: Ref: UN 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 10 February 2011.