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Internship : International Economic Relations Project

June 2010

Internship : International Economic Relations Project

The International Commission of Jurists is a non-governmental organization dedicated to the legal promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of law.

Description:

The ICJ is currently seeking an intern for 6 months to work in its International Economic Relations Project, specifically in the subject of business and human rights. The intern’s duties will include:

Monitoring of news and legal developments related to legal remedies, business and human rights;
Research and drafting of draft legal memorandums concerning international law, human rights law and humanitarian law as part of major reports or studies conducted by the ICJ;
Providing legal research and drafting of briefing notes legal remedies, business and human rights issues, including for the support of legal submissions and interventions;
Assistance in the organization of workshops and events of the International Economic Relations Project;
Assistance with ongoing administrative tasks (not more than 20%).

The post is Geneva based and the person selected should ideally be available by 1 September 2010.

Requirements:

The successful candidates will have:

· A degree in law, or international relations or a related field. A postgraduate degree is desirable;

· Good knowledge of public international law, including international human rights law;

· Fluency in French; other languages (Spanish, English would be an asset);

· Good drafting and research skills;

· High motivation and 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 if necessary.

The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications:

Please send a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of at least two referees by e-mail to: carlos.lopez

icj.org or by post to: Ref: International Economic Relations 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 31 July 2010.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.