Europe Programme Internship - CICC - Coalition for the International Criminal Court - Brussels, Belgium

This internship is with the Europe Office of the Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) project. The intern will assist with the CICC’s ratification and implementation campaign in the region. The dynamic environment made possible by a global campaign involving thousands of large and small NGOs, governments, EU institutions, academics and international organisations provides for diverse educational and professional learning opportunities.

Responsibilities may include:

• Support the CICC’s regional efforts, including efforts to increase ratification and implementation of the Rome Statute of the ICC in collaboration with civil society, governments, and the media in Europe.
• Monitor developments related to the ICC and international justice in the region by contacting NGOs, government officials, academics, parliamentarians and media in the region
• Perform research as required
• Monitor and research human rights situations in the region
• Coordinate communication with CICC members in the region and collaborate with leading international human rights organisations and regional organisations such as the European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe
• Conduct membership outreach, including updating the membership database
• Monitor forthcoming events on the ICC;
• Provide support with letter writing and translation.
• Undertake special projects and assignments as required

*Please note that this internship includes administrative work. However, supervisors will make a concerted effort to see that there is a balance of programmatic and research-related work*

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced undergraduate or graduate student working towards a degree in Law, International Relations, History, Political Science, Area Studies or related field
• The intern MUST have excellent written and spoken English. Native or language ability in French is welcome.
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Knowledge of the ICC, the EU, Council of Europe and/or Human Rights issues in the region
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work independently and within the constraints of tight deadlines
• Interest in the CICC’s mission.

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Intern, Partnerships - GMF - German Marshall Fund of the United States Berlin, Germany

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a non-partisan American public policy and grant-making institution dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.

Job Summary

The Berlin office is seeking a young academic, ideally enrolled at Political Science, International Relations or Economics, preferably with a focus on Political Economy. The internship will focus on gaining in-depth knowledge of the foundation and corporate environment in Europe and the United States. S/he will assist the Deputy Director, Partnerships in the Berlin office with a variety of tasks.

The objectives of the internship are, primarily, to provide interns with an opportunity to gain practical work experience to supplement their academic program for future work in a field related to the GMF’s mission; and to work in an international environment on political issues in order to gain experience working in a mutual learning and knowledge sharing environment with world experts.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Providing support on various administrative tasks;
• Conducting research on a variety of institutions and firms in order to find potential synergies with GMF’s transatlantic agenda; and
• Assisting on event planning logistics.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidate pursuing a graduate degree in Political Science, International Relations, or Economics, preferably with a focus on Political Economy.
• Excellent organizational skills combined with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of small team.
• Fluency in English and good German language skills required.

Start and Length of Internship

• Preferred starting date: as soon as possible
• Preferred length of internship: 3 month; fulltime 
• Pay rate: 400 € per month

Please note that Non-EU-citizens will need to apply for the required residence title.

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