International Law and Organizations Programme (ILOP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:31 +0000

International Law and Organizations Programme (ILOP) - Internship programme

We are recruiting for FIVE internships:
3 at the International Secretariat in London - commencing January 2010 (or as near to that date as practicable)
1 at AI’s UN office in Geneva - commencing March 2010
1 at AI’s UN office in New York - commencing March 2010
All internships run for a period of six months, are full-time and voluntary (unpaid). Interns’ return travel costs (agreed in advance by the programme) are paid as well as a stipend to cover daily travel expenses and lunch.
A background in law or international relations to graduate level is essential for these volunteer posts. Some knowledge of international human rights law or practice, or of international relations or intergovernmental organizations, is useful.
Please note that administrative tasks are an integral element of the work. A good level of French is required for Geneva in addition to English. For New York, prior permission to work in the USA is essential.

Completed applications for all available internships should be sent to:

ILOP Coordinator,
International Secretariat,
Amnesty International,
1 Easton Street,
London WC1X ODW, UK

Alternatively applications can be e-mailed to: Ilopcoordinator@amnesty.org The deadline for receipt of applications is Sunday 20th December 2009. We will not consider any applications received after this date.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

The International Secretariat of Amnesty International is committed to a comprehensive policy of Cultural Diversity and Equal Opportunities in which individuals are selected and treated solely on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the Secretariat. All staff, whether paid or voluntary, will work collectively and individually within the terms and intentions of the Cultural Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

Volunteers are required to comply with AI's policy and rules relating to Health and Safety, Cultural Diversity and Equal Opportunities and with its security regulations.

Amnesty International actively promotes equal opportunities. If you have a disability, please contact the Internship Coordinator to discuss particular requirements.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

A public or other activity, affiliation to, or support for, any group or organization, personal association or other factor that may generate a real or perceived conflict with AI’s principles (specifically, its independence and impartiality) or raise a security concern or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out the functions of the specific post would disqualify the candidate from appointment.

Applying for this vacancy:

Please download the application pack.

Please note that due to the high numbers of applications we regret that we are unable to answer individual queries in relation to volunteering or internships or on the progress of individual applications. Please assume that if you have not been contacted within 6 weeks after the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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International Law and Organizations Programme (ILOP)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

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