Hague Institute for Global Justice Internship Programme 2014.

Deadline: Yearlong

The Hague Institute for Global Justice is an independent, nonpartisan organization established to conduct interdisciplinary policy-relevant research, develop practitioner tools, and convene experts, practitioners and policymakers to facilitate knowledge sharing.

The Hague Institute for Global Justice recruits Interns on a rolling basis.  Currently,  applications are being accepted for a Program Intern and a Communications Intern.

Program Intern – Duties and responsibilities

Interns contribute approximately 35 hours per week to the Institute. They assist  research staff with the following tasks:

• Research
• Drafting of reports, policy briefs and other publications
• Organization of expert meetings/ events
• Administration

Eligibility

• At least a Bachelor’s level degree in the field of public international law,  international relations, political sciences, conflict studies, or related disciplines.  Applications from current undergraduates are also welcomed.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and objectives of The Hague Institute  and a strong desire to work in the field of peace and justice.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of the English language (fluent) and preferably one other official  language of the UN

Communications Intern

Duties and responsibilities
Interns contribute approximately 35 hours per week to the Institute. They assist  Communications staff with the following tasks:

• Event organization, management and implementation
•  Media relations, including print and digital
• Social media outreach
• Publications (including editing and project management)

Qualifications/ Criteria for Selection

• At least a Bachelor’s level degree in communications, marketing, public international law, international relations, political sciences, conflict studies, or  related disciplines. Applications from current undergraduates are also  welcomed.
• Interns should be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program or be recent graduates.  In
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and objectives of The Hague Institute  and a strong desire to work in the field of peace and justice.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of the English language (fluent) and preferably one other official  language of the UN

Benefit

In addition to a stipend, The Hague Institute provides interns with lunch as well as access to the Institute’s high-level events.

Additional expenses, including housing, travel, living expense, visa arrangements, and medical insurance connected with the program must  be borne by interns.

Duration
Internships should last at least three months and may be extended.

Application Process
Please send:
a. A resume
b. A cover letter
c. A brief writing sample
d. Two reference letters

Email: [email protected]

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