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The Hague (Netherlands) Institute Winter Internship Program_2015

The Hague Institute Winter Internship Program_2015, The Netherlands 


Interns 

The Hague Institute is now accepting applications for our Winter internship program. 

Interns provide crucial support to the operations of The Hague Institute. The Institute supports interns to develop skills in research, project management and event organization. Interns are recruited on a rolling basis to one of two positions:

Program Intern
The work of the Program Intern is focused on The Hague Institute’s three research programs:  Conflict Prevention, Rule of Law and Global Governance. Program Interns provide research and administrative support and can expect to work on a wide range of projects. The Institute makes every effort to tailor the internship program to the specific interests of interns, although the specific focus of any internship will depend on ongoing project needs.

Duties and Responsibilities
Program Interns contribute approximately 38 hours per week to the Institute. They assist research staff in one of The Hague Institute’s three programs (Conflict Prevention; Global Governance) with the following tasks:
  • Research
  • Drafting of reports, policy briefs and other publications
  • Organization of expert meetings, policy-oriented conferences and high-level events
  • Administration

Qualifications and Criteria for Selection
  1. At least a Bachelor’s level degree in the field of public international law, international relations, political science, conflict studies, or related disciplines. Current undergraduates are also encouraged to apply.
  2. Demonstrated commitment to the mission and objectives of The Hague Institute and a strong desire to work in the field of peace and justice.
  3. Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  4. Excellent communication skills.
  5. Fluent in the English language and preferably one other official language of the UN.

Communications Intern
The Institute seeks a highly motivated and detail oriented Communications Intern who will provide valuable support in event organization, digital outreach and traditional communications. The role requires excellent organizational skills as well as a keen interest in the substantive issues addressed by The Hague Institute.

Duties and Responsibilities
Intern contributes approximately 38 hours per week to the Institute. S/he will assist Communications staff with the following tasks:
  • Event organization, management and implementation
  • Social media outreach
  • Publications (including editing and project management)
Qualifications and Criteria for Selection
  1. At least a Bachelor’s level degree in journalism, communications, public international law, international relations, political sciences, conflict studies, or related disciplines. Applications from current undergraduates are also welcomed.
  2. Superior writing and communications skills
  3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of social media outreach
  4. Commitment to the mission and objectives of The Hague Institute and a strong desire to work in the field of journalism, communications, marketing and peace and justice.
  5. Interest in current affairs
  6. Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  7. Native or near-native command of the English language and preferably one other official language of the UN.
General Information
The Hague Institute for Global Justice offers genuine supervision of the internship, a dynamic and flexible work environment, and motivated and energetic staff.

The internship provides a stipend of 600 EUR per month.  Additional expenses, including housing, travel, living expenses and medical insurance connected with the program must be borne by interns.

The Hague Institute is unable to support visas for internships.  All applicants must be eligible to work in the Netherlands to apply for the internship.

Duration
The internship is for a period of three months.  The internship period for Winter/Spring 2015 is from 12 January until 31 May 2015.

Application Process
Please provide us with your:
  1. Resume
  2. Letter of motivation
  3. A brief writing sample (for example, an academic essay or op-ed)
  4. Two reference letters (either professional or academic)
In your application email, please specify if you are applying for the Program or Communications Intern position. If you are applying for a Program Internship, please indicate the program you wish to work for.

Completed applications must be emailed to hrm@TheHagueInstitute.org.

The application deadline is 7 November 2014.  Interviews will be conducted in the first two weeks of December. Please note:  Due to the high volume of applications the Institute will only contact applicants who have been selected to proceed in the review process. 


Summer Fellowships

Please note: The Institute will begin accepting applications for the Summer Fellowship 2015 cycle in Spring 2015. Please refer back to this page for updates and news about the Fellowship program.

The Hague Institute’s highly selective Summer Fellowship program was launched in Summer 2013 with the aim of developing the skills of graduate students in an interdisciplinary approach to global justice. 

The program is open to current or recent graduate students and runs from 1 June to 31 August each year.  Fellows contribute to ongoing research projects, as well as assisting in the wider activities of the Institute.  

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The Hague Institute for Global Justice is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.

The Hague Institute for Global Justice is an independent, nonpartisan organization established to conduct interdisciplinary policy-relevant research, develop practitioner tools, and convene experts, practitioners and policymakers to facilitate knowledge sharing. Through this work the Institute aims to contribute to, and further strengthen, the global framework for preventing and resolving conflict and promoting international peace.


Last updated:  21 October 2014

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