MINELRES: Interights Equality Programme: paid internships
MINELRES moderator
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Thu Jun 5 17:39:21 2003
Original sender: Cathal Sheerin <[email protected]>
INTERIGHTS' Equality Programme seeks two interns to develop and help
implement its work. The first three month internship will begin in
September 2003 and the second in January 2004.
The exact nature of activities will depend on organisational and
programme priorities at the time of the placement, however, it is likely
that the main focus will include:
- Legal research on international and comparative human rights law and
practice to support the preparation of briefs before domestic courts;
- Preparation of materials for legal training or INTERIGHTS'
publications, predominantly on the application and development of the
right to non-discrimination;
- Involvement in programme administration and development;
- Interns are encouraged to attend staff and Board meetings at which
current human rights developments and organisational policy are
discussed. They may arrange meetings with human rights practitioners in
the UK, or visit other international or national human right
organisations based in London, and may attend human rights lectures in
London or other universities, wherever possible.
INTERIGHTS will arrange and pay for travel and visa costs. Each intern
will receive a monthly stipend of �1,100. Accommodation is not provided
but INTERIGHTS can advise on finding a suitable place to stay.
To apply please send by a covering letter, a curriculum vitae indicating
two referees and a recent writing sample of no more than two thousand
words. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by telephone.
Applications should be sent to Beth Fernandez, Programme Assistant
(Equality Programme) either by email to [email protected],
by fax to +44 (0)20 7278 4334,
or by post to Interights, 33 Islington High Street, London N1 9LH.
The closing date for applications for the intern from the CEE and fSU is
20 June 2003.
The closing date for applications for the intern from South Asia is 8
July 2003.
Interights is committed to equal opportunities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Person Spec 1 (September to December 2003)
The successful candidate will:
- have a degree in law;
- have worked for at least two years in a human rights NGO or as a
practising lawyer in CEE/fSU, preferably in the area of equality and
non-discrimination;
- be familiar with international human rights law and mechanisms or have
an interest in their use;
- demonstrate strong research, analytical and writing skills; and
- have a good command of English.
Person Spec 2 (January to March 2004)
The successful candidate will:
- have a degree in law;
- have worked for at least two years in a human rights NGO or as a
practising lawyer in South Asia, preferably in the area of equality and
non-discrimination;
- be familiar with international human rights law and mechanisms or have
an interest in their use;
- demonstrate strong research, analytical and writing skills; and
- have a good command of English.
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Cathal Sheerin
INTERIGHTS
Lancaster House
33 Islington High Street
London N1 9LH
UK
Direct Line: (44) (0)20 7843 0471
Interights Tel: (44) (0)20 7278 3230
Fax: (44) (0)20 7278 4334
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.interights.org