THE INTERNSHIP
The internship will provide the successful candidate with on-the-job training in a global non- profit, non-governmental organization. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to:
- Gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector
- Gain skills and participate in advocacy strategizing, project development and implementation
- Gain skills in effective team working and how to ensure effective team meetings
- Gain strategic treaty body and governmental advocacy experience with particular emphasis on the ICC
- Build and expand his/her professional network
- Work in a young, multicultural, and dynamic work environment
- Improve managerial, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
The Intern will assist the Program Associate, along with other staff as relevant, with a variety of tasks, including:
- Assisting in the execution of the administrative tasks related to the organization of the Mini Roundtable Meetings in the Fall of 2020, and to the 19th Session of the Assembly of States Parties (communication with participants, support for travel and during the stay in The Hague);
- Internal/external meeting preparation and event planning, including arranging conference calls, preparing venues, coordinating logistics, preparing materials, etc.;
- Providing support to the Program section with writing, editing, and translations.
- Updating and maintaining CICC contact (membership and government) databases;
- Responding to information requests, including requests received through general CICC email address;
- Attending, reporting, and assisting with meetings and events related to the CICC’s work.
- Assisting with other tasks as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduate student with or undergraduate student working towards a degree in International Relations, Political Science, Human Rights, Law, administration, management or related field;
- Fluency in English required; fluency in French or Spanish would be a strong asset;
- Organizational and administrative skills; experience in event planning would be an asset;
- Effective team player with the ability to work in a multicultural environment;
- Available on a full-time basis for a minimum of four months.
REMUNERATION
WFM/IGP provides a monthly expense allowance of €150. We recommend all prospective candidates to seek financial assistance from their academic institutions or seek outside fellowships, grants, and personal resources. We are unfortunately unable to sponsor individuals applying for internships to help them obtain visas.
How to apply:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please apply by 22 August by sending a cover letter and CV by email tonella@coalitionfortheicc.org with the subject header, “[Last name] – CICC Program Intern”.
Short-listed candidates will be invited for a telephone/Skype interview. Due to the great number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
NO phone inquiries please.
