PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING:
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A completed application form-Internship application form
- A short writing sample in English (maximum 3 pages).
All application material must be submitted together. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by email or mail to arrange an interview over the phone or in person. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply at a later date.
Please keep a photocopy of your completed application for your files. Given the volume of incoming applications, we will not be able to return any of the materials we receive.
Address for applications:
Please send the completed application forms by email to ichrp@ichrp.org. Please include in the subject line of your email “internship programme – 2010”.
INTERNSHIP PERIODS AND DEADLINES:
Internship programme starting and ending dates: Second cycle: 1 July to 31 December 2010 – Two vacancies
The deadline for applications is: Second cycle: 15 March 2010
INTERNSHIP DURATION:
Internships are offered for a period of six months. In exceptional circumstances, four-month internships may be offered.
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
For more details please check out the link: http://www.ichrp.org/files/documents/117/internship_programme_ichrp.pdf
Our internship programme is currently open:The International Council on Human Rights Policy is seeking interns for six month periods between January-June and July-December 2010. Internships are for graduate students with an interest in specific areas of the International Council’s current work.
Details are available on the internship page
