Ministry of Justice of Georgia (MOJ) is pleased to announce an internship program for international undergraduate and graduate students. Interns will have a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in the areas of criminal justice, juvenile justice, fight against corruption, fast and efficient service delivery; meet various governmental and non-governmental agency representatives, participate in conferences, presentations, as well as Council sessions. Interns will learn from the experiences of fast developing country in the process of justice sector reforms - that has shown incredible success in fight against corruption and crime in general, introducing and implementing innovative approaches to public service and making best possible use of modern technologies to ensure transparency, constant innovation, efficiency and excellence in civil service.
Intern Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Intern at the Analytical Department of MOJ
REPORTS TO: Senior Legal Advisor/Head of the Unit
LOCATION: Tbilisi, GEORGIA
SALARY: Unpaid, home stay with MOJ employees can be provided if desired
HOURS: Flexible hours, immediate start, summer (4 to 8 weeks), single semester and full-year terms (academic or calendar year) available
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree preferred; accepting resumes from undergraduate students with at least two years of undergraduate studies completed.
DEADLINE: Open until filled, for summer internships, candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow sufficient time for necessary arrangements. Deadline for summer internships is June 15, 2012.
ADVANTAGES: Work with professionals who designed and implemented successful justice sector reforms; gain understanding of justice policymaking and setting up new systems and programs; meet the high level officials in the justice sector; observe innovative corporate management systems and strategies, learn by doing.
OFFICE ENVIRONMENT: MOJ offers excellent office environment, brand new building with modern technologies and comfortable office space, friendly staff, cafeteria and much more.
Responsibilities of Intern at the Analytical Department
- Conduct research and comparative analysis on legislation, policies, and practices in criminal justice, juvenile justice, fight against corruption, justice sector reforms and other related areas.
- Assist in producing reports with data analysis, graphics and narratives.
- Perform literature research/reviews using all available research methods, and summarize findings.
- Assist in elaboration, editing of various material produced and published by MOJ including newsletters, brochures, power point presentations for varied audiences, including line staff, mid-level managers, executives, and policy makers.
- Participate in conferences, forums, and meetings with high-ranking government officials, policymakers, researchers, and national experts.
Internship involves significant level of responsibility and opportunity for growth to an individual seeking to begin or advance a career in criminal justice, juvenile justice, as well as public policy.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, criminal justice, social sciences, international law and any other related field. Also accepting resumes from undergraduate students with at least two years of completed studies. Preferences will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience in research, justice policy and administration.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Strong writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Experience with statistics/quantitative data analysis using SPSS or STATA (preferred, not required)
- Familiarity with current criminal justice research, organizational development and public policy initiatives desired
- Proficient skills using Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, Power Point
- Motivated and independent thinker
- High standards for work quality
- Good communication skills, both in-person and virtually, in a professional and collaborative manner
- Ability to present to large and diverse groups of professionals
- Ability to coordinate and respond to multiple priorities with tight deadlines
- Ability to learn from mistakes and engage in positive change
- Ability to work independently and efficiently, and excellent writing and analytic skills.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and a resume to:
Ms. Rusudan Mikhelidze
via e-mail to: summerinternships@justice.gov.ge
Additional Information about Agency
Ministry of Justice of Georgia Overview:
Ministry of Justice of Georgia (MOJ) is a part of the executive branch of the government. Mission of the agency is to protect public safety and human rights, provide high quality service to citizens, defend Georgia’s legal interests, support good governance and free business-environment, make justice systems more efficient and cost effective, and promote accountability for achieving better results.
MOJ hosts and coordinates the work of the Criminal Justice Reform Council as well as Anti-Corruption Council and Anti-Trafficking in Persons Council all of them chaired by the Minister of Justice of Georgia and composed of high level government representatives, civil society and international organizations.
Recent achievements of MOJ
- Elaboration and advocating adoption of New Criminal Procedure Code
- Coordination of implementation of jury trials in Georgia. First ever jury trial was held in 2011, giving the citizens of Georgia opportunity to directly contribute to the fair and impartial administration of justice.
- Implementation of innovative Integrated Criminal Case Management System, a unique tool that allowed criminal case management go paperless and doubled the efficiency of professionals.
- Implementation of various projects aimed at liberalization of criminal justice policy, among them, diversion, prevention programs and community service.
- Creation and implementation of innovative model of fast, efficient and high quality service delivery - a Public Service Hall - the concept, which gained success not only in Georgia, but also outside of its borders and enabling MOJ to export its know-how to the other countries.
- Elaboration and implementation of uniform standards for service delivery through intensive training;
- Introduction of new mechanism for recruitment and many more.
Other Areas/Internship Positions
- Marketing
- Media, Communications
- Human Resource Management: Recruitment, Motivation Systems, Performance Appraisal
- Country Representation before the European Court of Human Rights
- International Investment Research and Analysis and Commercial Arbitration
- Drafting, Reviewing and Negotiating Contracts
- Education Management/Training Techniques
- International relations
- Project management
- Legislative drafting
- IT support, infrastructure management, programming, IT management
Intern Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Intern at the Analytical Department of MOJ
REPORTS TO: Senior Legal Advisor/Head of the Unit
LOCATION: Tbilisi, GEORGIA
SALARY: Unpaid, home stay with MOJ employees can be provided if desired
HOURS: Flexible hours, immediate start, summer (4 to 8 weeks), single semester and full-year terms (academic or calendar year) available
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree preferred; accepting resumes from undergraduate students with at least two years of undergraduate studies completed.
DEADLINE: Open until filled, for summer internships, candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow sufficient time for necessary arrangements. Deadline for summer internships is June 15, 2012.
ADVANTAGES: Work with professionals who designed and implemented successful justice sector reforms; gain understanding of justice policymaking and setting up new systems and programs; meet the high level officials in the justice sector; observe innovative corporate management systems and strategies, learn by doing.
OFFICE ENVIRONMENT: MOJ offers excellent office environment, brand new building with modern technologies and comfortable office space, friendly staff, cafeteria and much more.
Responsibilities of Intern at the Analytical Department
- Conduct research and comparative analysis on legislation, policies, and practices in criminal justice, juvenile justice, fight against corruption, justice sector reforms and other related areas.
- Assist in producing reports with data analysis, graphics and narratives.
- Perform literature research/reviews using all available research methods, and summarize findings.
- Assist in elaboration, editing of various material produced and published by MOJ including newsletters, brochures, power point presentations for varied audiences, including line staff, mid-level managers, executives, and policy makers.
- Participate in conferences, forums, and meetings with high-ranking government officials, policymakers, researchers, and national experts.
Internship involves significant level of responsibility and opportunity for growth to an individual seeking to begin or advance a career in criminal justice, juvenile justice, as well as public policy.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, criminal justice, social sciences, international law and any other related field. Also accepting resumes from undergraduate students with at least two years of completed studies. Preferences will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience in research, justice policy and administration.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Strong writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Experience with statistics/quantitative data analysis using SPSS or STATA (preferred, not required)
- Familiarity with current criminal justice research, organizational development and public policy initiatives desired
- Proficient skills using Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, Power Point
- Motivated and independent thinker
- High standards for work quality
- Good communication skills, both in-person and virtually, in a professional and collaborative manner
- Ability to present to large and diverse groups of professionals
- Ability to coordinate and respond to multiple priorities with tight deadlines
- Ability to learn from mistakes and engage in positive change
- Ability to work independently and efficiently, and excellent writing and analytic skills.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and a resume to:
Ms. Rusudan Mikhelidze
via e-mail to: summerinternships@justice.gov.ge
Additional Information about Agency
Ministry of Justice of Georgia Overview:
Ministry of Justice of Georgia (MOJ) is a part of the executive branch of the government. Mission of the agency is to protect public safety and human rights, provide high quality service to citizens, defend Georgia’s legal interests, support good governance and free business-environment, make justice systems more efficient and cost effective, and promote accountability for achieving better results.
MOJ hosts and coordinates the work of the Criminal Justice Reform Council as well as Anti-Corruption Council and Anti-Trafficking in Persons Council all of them chaired by the Minister of Justice of Georgia and composed of high level government representatives, civil society and international organizations.
Recent achievements of MOJ
- Elaboration and advocating adoption of New Criminal Procedure Code
- Coordination of implementation of jury trials in Georgia. First ever jury trial was held in 2011, giving the citizens of Georgia opportunity to directly contribute to the fair and impartial administration of justice.
- Implementation of innovative Integrated Criminal Case Management System, a unique tool that allowed criminal case management go paperless and doubled the efficiency of professionals.
- Implementation of various projects aimed at liberalization of criminal justice policy, among them, diversion, prevention programs and community service.
- Creation and implementation of innovative model of fast, efficient and high quality service delivery - a Public Service Hall - the concept, which gained success not only in Georgia, but also outside of its borders and enabling MOJ to export its know-how to the other countries.
- Elaboration and implementation of uniform standards for service delivery through intensive training;
- Introduction of new mechanism for recruitment and many more.
Other Areas/Internship Positions
- Marketing
- Media, Communications
- Human Resource Management: Recruitment, Motivation Systems, Performance Appraisal
- Country Representation before the European Court of Human Rights
- International Investment Research and Analysis and Commercial Arbitration
- Drafting, Reviewing and Negotiating Contracts
- Education Management/Training Techniques
- International relations
- Project management
- Legislative drafting
- IT support, infrastructure management, programming, IT management
Do you know if this will be a paid internship or if flights or accommodation will be taken care of? Looks like a great internship opportunity for international students to gain experience on.
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