Legal Trainee at The European Roma Rights Centre

Deadline: 31 July, 2015
Open to: candidates with a degree in law from Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey or Ukraine
Remuneration: shall be commensurate with experience in accordance with the annual budget

Description

The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) seeks a legal trainee familiar with the legal system of one of the non-EU Member States in which the ERRC is active (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine) to assist in litigating Roma rights, ethnic/race discrimination and related cases in domestic, European and international tribunals. The ERRC is a public interest law organisation that defends the human rights of Roma throughout Europe and serves as a legal resource centre for advocates working in this field. The ERRC pursues its objectives by engaging in legal representation, research, monitoring and reporting, human rights education and international advocacy.

The ERRC offers a traineeship which will last up to two years for recent law graduates. The trainee programme is designed to provide lawyers at the beginning of their legal careers with the training and skills needed to start a legal career that will have a positive impact on Roma communities. The aim in particular, for the legal trainee, during the course of the traineeship, is to pass the bar exam in the jurisdiction where s/he intends to practise. The traineeship is designed to start in autumn 2015 and so students currently finishing a law degree are free to apply.

There are two possibilities for the traineeship:

The preferred option is to be based in the ERRC’s Budapest office; this option is only available to candidates who are able to work in English.

A second option is to be based in one of the non-EU Member States where the ERRC is active, working under the direction of an ERRC legal consultant or a lawyer affiliated with the ERRC. This option is meant to deal with the situation where the preferred candidate is unable to work in English or is, for some other reason, unable to relocate to Budapest. The ERRC cannot guarantee that such an arrangement will be possible.

The programme is designed to be flexible to allow the trainee to advance her/his career, and may therefore include, for example, education leave to prepare for the national bar exam or magistracy exam, secondment to a law office at national level to complete a traineeship needed to become a fully qualified lawyer, or other professional development opportunities. The ERRC may be able to assist in identifying a suitable mentor at national level. Candidates who are currently preparing for their bar exams should feel free to apply. The ERRC will work with the successful candidate to design her/his traineeship.

Eligibility

Essential requirements

Significant experience living and/or working with Romani communities;

Knowledge of a language spoken by many Roma;

A law degree from one of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey or Ukraine;

Knowledge of Roma-rights issues in Europe;

Solid legal reasoning skills;

A commitment to advancing Roma rights, particularly through law.

Preferred:

Ability to work in English;

Knowledge of other European languages;

Advanced studies of human rights law, anti-discrimination law and related fields;

Previous work experience (paid or unpaid) in law offices or NGOs;

Understanding of the language and legal systems in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and/or Serbia.

Remuneration

The traineeship is paid and shall be commensurate with experience in accordance with the annual budget. However, the trainee should pay for his/hers transportation costs and accommodation.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae, together with a legal writing sample and a list of two referees by email, before 31 July 2015, to: Hajnalka Nemeth, hajnalka.nemeth@errc.org

Please mark the subject line: [First Name] [Surname] – legal trainee.

The letter and writing sample should be in English, if possible; however, ERRC will accept letters and writing samples in the language of any of the countries listed above. Please indicate clearly in your covering letter if you are not capable of working in English and therefore would prefer to be considered only for the second option (in-country placement) and interviewed in another language. ERRC cannot guarantee that could be able to conduct interviews in all languages and this may prevent them from considering your application.

While actual recruitment to all ERRC jobs is strictly on merit, the organisation strives to increase the number of persons of Roma origin in its staff and therefore specifically encourages candidates of Roma background to apply.

Official web site

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2015/07/06/legal-trainee-at-the-european-roma-rights-centre/#ixzz3f9XB2tID

Volunteer / Intern for History Research Project

Volunteer / intern for history research project

If you are passionate about history and political science, have excellent English writing skills and an interest in driver training and testing, you might be the person for us. A great eye for detail is a must, and so is a bit of patience and a strong desire to learn. In return, you’ll learn the ins and outs of a not-for-profit organisation while creating a great brochure that will really set you apart.

In preparation for its 60th anniversary next year, CIECA is looking for a research intern for 3 months (with a possibility to extend to 6 months) internship starting in September 2015. The post is based in the CIECA Secretariat in central Brussels.

Organisation

CIECA is the International Commission for Driver Testing with a mission to serve members who are in the business of raising driving standards and improving driver safety. See details on our websitewww.cieca.eu.

Duties and responsibilities

This position involves significant autonomy with reporting to the CIECA Business Manager and particular responsibilities for

Research about the history of CIECA, using the archives, provided documents and contacts

Drafting high quality publication in English as a result of the work

Candidate’s profile

Graduate or current student enrolled in a Bachelor or Master’s Program in journalism, history, political science, European affairs or equivalent

Excellent drafting skills in English

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally

Be pro-active, independent, problem solver, team player

Appropriate computer skills (MS Office)

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a detailed CV and cover letter in English toaugusta.sica@cieca.eu by 31 July 2015. Due to the large number of expected applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Internship - EU Grants Management

The ChildFund EU liaison office in Brussels represents member organisations of the ChildFund Alliance: a global alliance of 12 development organisations working together to acheive children's rights in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The ChildFund Alliance works with more than 15 million children, their families and communities in 58 of the poorest countries around the world. The office is now looking for an intern for the period 24 August 2015 - 1 February 201

Key responsibiities of intern:

To monitor and disseminate information about EU funding opportunities with ChildFund members

To support members' funding applications and EU grant managemet

To support advocacy work on EU Policy issues and participe in external meetings.

Qualifications looked for:

University degree in an area relevant to the position (such as development studies, international relations, Eurpean affairs)

Prior experience/knowledge of EU Affairs with particular focus on EU development cooperation

Experience with EU funding and grant acquisition, notably Europeaid.

Understanding and strong interest in development, relief issues and children's rights

Strong oral and written English, working knowledge of French and Spanish desirable.

N.B.Candidates must have the righ to live and work in Belgium

Remuneration: appox. 900 EUR/month on the basis of the "Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle"

How to apply:

Send your applicaton and CV in English to job@bornefonden.dk by 16 July 2015. Please note that only finalists will be contacted.

Contact details: Kristin Hedström, EU Director, tel +32 2 893 24 80 

Human rights internship at the UN

Promote and protect human rights at the UN Human Rights Committee (UN OHCHR) in Switzerland on a 2-6 month internship.

What will you do?

As an intern with the OHCHR you will be involved in:

researching human rights issues

drafting analytical papers and reports

providing administrative support in meetings

field operations and supporting other OHCHR activities.

Are you eligible to apply?

To apply, you must be:

enrolled in a postgraduate (or equivalent level) study programme during the entire internship

able to obtain the necessary visa and travel to the UN in Switzerland.

able to cover the costs of travel, accommodation and living expenses

able, on being selected, to provide proof of valid medical insurance for your stay in Switzerland, and provide a medical certificate stating that you are in good health as well as proving your enrolment in post-graduate (or equivalent) studies.

able to communicate fluently in English and/or French.

How can you apply?

Submit an internship application form along with the necessary additional documentation. You can find more details about the application process and what's required on the OHCHR website.

Deadlines!

The OHCHR has 2 intern selection campaigns each year:

applications for the May/June selection must be in by 30 April

applications for the November/December selection must be in by 31 October

Applications may be accepted outside of the usual selection campaign.

Internships are a minimum of 2 months and may be renewed up to 6 months maximum.

Internship - Development & Donor Relations (DOT)

The ICJ is currently seeking two interns to work 6 months full-time during the period August 2015 – January 2016 with the Development and Donor Relations Team. The candidate will be based in the ICJ’s Europe Office in Brussels

Tasks for the internship will include to:

Assist in the identification and diversification of donors and contribute to the development of donor mappings, concentrating on the European market;

Undertake online research for open calls for proposals, in particular of the European Commission;

Provide support to draft material required for fundraising and donor relations’ purposes;

Assist with the immediate objective of funding of the ICJ Operational Plan;

Provide logistical support for fundraising missions;

Interact regularly with programme staff and regional offices;

Other tasks to be discussed, in support to the activities of the team.

Requirements:

For the internship position in Brussels: European citizen or EU work permit;

High motivation and demonstrated interest in human rights;

A degree in international relations, communications, public relations, development studies or equivalent;

Fluency in English; working knowledge of French or any other European language would be a strong asset;

Excellent research and drafting skills.

Conditions:

At present the ICJ does not offer financial remuneration to interns. Interns are responsible for personal expenses and costs incurred in undertaking an internship with the ICJ. On a discretionary basis the ICJ may offer a lunch allowance.

Applications:

If you are interested in this position and meet the above described qualifications, please send your CV with a short cover letter specifying if you would like to be based in Brussels or Geneva by 24 July 2015 to lucie.servoz@icj.org

Public Affairs Trainee

Finance Watch is looking for a trainee in its Public Affairs team for five months in our Brussels office, starting 1 September 2015.

The tasks for the trainee will be varied and may include adapting research material for advocacy campaigns, assisting in campaign meetings with members, preparing lobby meetings, and maintaining working-level contacts with officials in the European institutions.

Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in European politics and finance, and ideally be either recent graduates or students at an institution of higher education. If you are a student, your institution should sign the trainee agreement.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates with an interest in financial regulation and lobbying to familiarise themselves with day-to-day lobbying work in financial regulation.

Our internal working language is English and we expect you to be able to work independently in this and at least one additional European language.

This is a full-time position from 1 September 2015 to 31 January 2016 with compensation.

If you are interested, please send a short motivation email and your CV to  and quote “Trainee Public Affairs” in the title of the email, before 21 July 2015 COB.

Please make sure to:

explain your interest in finance;

explain any experience in politics/lobbying;

state your language skills, including at what level you have drafted documents or conducted meetings in these languages;

clearly state your availability including the potential start date;

include the latest version of your CV.

Finance Watch is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all interns, regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the position.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Communications Intern / Volunteer

Objectives of the placement:

Drafting articles, fact sheets, press releases, interviews, briefing materials and other similar items. 

Gathering of primary research material and checking background information.

Monitoring and curating news sources.

Developing web and social media content.

Pitching news items. 

Additional tasks and responsibilities as mutually agreed upon.

Profile:

Excellent writing and communication skills in either English, French or Spanish. 

Creativity, versatility, high energy, initiative and discipline.

Demonstrated interest in Juvenile Justice or Children's Rights issues is a plus, as is general knowledge of International Human Rights Law. 

Strong research ability and command of the Internet. 

Minimum study level: university student of Communication Studies or Law. 

Good use of IT. Knowledge of social media, video editing and graphic design tools is a plus. 

Able to work independently as well as being part of a team.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Sharp attention to detail when proofreading or fact-checking.

Internship term:

Maximum 6 months minimum 3 months (Flexible period according to the student's availability).

No financial remuneration is offered by the IJJO (Please check the European ERASMUS and Leonardo Programme opportunities with your university).

Venue: Murcia (Spain)

If you are interested, please send your CV (with photograph attached) and a motivation letter to:internship@oijj.org

REF:COMMUNICATIONS

http://www.oijj.org/en/organizations/bolsa-de-empleo-y-practicas/ijjo-internship-communications-internvolunteer