Netherlands: Intern PGA Campaign for the Universality and Effectiveness of the Rome Statute of the ICC

THE PGA ICC CAMPAIGN

Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) is a network of more than 1200 parliamentarians from 142 countries around the world who use their legislative and political prerogatives for the solution of global problems and to undertake specific actions and international initiatives with the support of PGA’s secretariat. PGA works on an expanded list of global issues such as fostering democracy, conflict prevention and management, international law and human rights, population and sustainable development.

Since 1989, under the umbrella of the International Law and Human Rights Programme, the PGA Campaign for the Universality and Effectiveness of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (PGA ICC Campaign) has contributed to the ratification of 77 of 124 States Parties to the Rome Statute to the International Criminal Court (ICC). On account of this Campaign, PGA is widely recognized as the parliamentary network working on international justice and the ICC.

The PGA’s Secretariat operates from its office in New York and its office in The Hague. PGA is a Steering Committee member of the Coalition of NGOs for the ICC.

POSITION: INTERN FOR THE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN, Spring 2016

Parliamentarians for Global Action is recruiting one Intern for its Hague-based office. The intern will work under the supervision of the Legal Advisor and Officer-in-Charge, The Hague office of the International Law and Human Rights Programme and with relevant programme officers in various tasks pertaining to the PGA’s ICC Campaign.

The intern will be involved in administrative, logistic, and research activities, including providing support in the organization of meetings and events to be held in The Hague and worldwide.

The intern will support the team in collecting and organizing information on stakeholders and political developments in different regions of the world, and establishing and maintaining communication with PGA members on behalf of the PGA Secretariat. In addition, the intern will support the administration of the Campaign’s database of contacts and the coordination of PGA’s social media, website and outreach tools.

Through this internship the selected candidate will acquire management, advocacy and legal skills, and will have the opportunity of contributing directly to the universality and effectiveness of the Rome Statute. The intern will have the opportunity to establish direct substantive contact with politicians and human rights activists worldwide.

The internship will begin end-June/beginning July 2016 and will last minimum 3 and maximum 4 months. The internship comprises 35 hours of work per week. Due to lack of funds, this internship is unpaid.

QUALIFICATIONSwww.pgaction.org

• Graduate studies with exposure to international criminal, human rights and international law;


• Excellent written and oral communication, research and writing skills;


• Previous exposure to the International Criminal Court system;


• Advanced computer skills (notably in database management, excel and text processor);


• Proven ability to work in teams, as well as independently and within the constraints of tight deadlines.


• Proven ability to take initiatives when needed;


• Proven flexibility and adaptability to horizontal structures;


• Commitment towards social justice and the rule of law; and


• Interest in political processes and the role of individuals to generate political will and transform it in concrete actions.


• Proficiency in English and Spanish (mother tongue or fluency acquired otherwise).

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

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  Exposure to international organizations;

  
  


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  Policy research and analysis, stakeholder identification, knowledge of international system.

  
  


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  Event management, customer service, logistical support; AND

  
  


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  Desired additional language business proficiency in either Arabic or Spanish.

  
  

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants should submit a single file named with their Last Name that should include:

• A Cover Letter indicating their motivation, concrete competencies and confirming availability to commence at the end of June/ beginning of July.


• Resume/CV, including a section with the name and relation to three professional References.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Short-listed candidates will be invited to take part in a phone interview at the end of June. The internship would commence at the end of June beginning of July, in consultation with the selected candidate.

We regret to be unable to further contact or notify unsuccessful applicants for this position. No phone calls or further email inquiries, please.

• Applications should be sent to:

International Law & Human Rights Programme, PGA

E-mail: schweighoferova@pgaction.org

Please apply by Monday, 21 June 2016, 9 am GMT+1. Applications received after this deadline may not be reviewed.

The successful applicant will need to have the right to reside in The Netherlands for the duration of the internship and will be required to provide proof of health insurance. PGA cannot assist in immigration or any other application process.