Internship - Victims Participation and Reparation Section - Field Unit

Overview

The internship involves assisting the Victims Participation and Reparations Section with research, drafting documents, identifying victims and intermediaries, and supporting training activities. The role aims to contribute to the Court's efforts to hold individuals accountable for grave crimes and prevent future occurrences.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out research and assist in drafting significant documents such as reports, key messages, etc.
• Contribute and aid in the identification of victims and survivors entitled to participate in proceedings and/or request reparations.
• Assist in the identification of individuals and organisations that may be intermediaries of victims and international agencies with a field presence.
• Assist in the identification of needs that VPRS intermediaries might have in terms of support and training and support in the preparation of such training and related activities.
• Prepare summaries of relevant reports and documents.
• Attend meetings, lectures, etc, when requested and prepare minutes.
• Actively participate in the discussions of VPRS field strategies and plans.
• Participate in discussions and projects of the VPRS.
• Identify opportunities to enhance VPRS field duties, such as engaging with victims' communities.
• Conduct other tasks as needed, including occasional assignments for one of the different units of the Section as appropriate.

Required Experience

Internship placements focus on candidates in the early stages of their professional careers; therefore, work experience is not an essential prerequisite for selection. However, practical experience relevant to the Court's work may be considered an asset. Applicants must have less than three years of relevant full-time professional experience to be considered for an internship.

Qualifications

All candidates must have a university degree or be in the final stages of their relevant studies. Preferred fields include social sciences, such as political science, sociology, psychology, social work, communication, cultural studies, international relations, human rights, and law, as well as other relevant disciplines, such as data science, information technology, and statistics. Candidates are expected to have a very good record of academic performance.

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