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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