Overview
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina is seeking International Interns for the Rule of Law Section to provide assistance to portfolio holders. The internship aims to offer an overview of the Mission's work in the rule of law area.
Key Responsibilities
- Researching and analysing decisions by prosecutor’s offices and courts of BiH
- Conducting desk research in the area of criminal and transitional justice and international law
- Drafting reports, memoranda, background papers, and talking points
- Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings
- Assisting in the organization of events related to the work of the RoLS
- Performing other duties as assigned
Required Experience
- Under the age of 30 on the date of the deadline of this vacancy notice
- In your final year of higher education at graduate or postgraduate level or within two years after graduation by the deadline of the vacancy
- Knowledge of international legal standards, procedure and instruments, in particular in relation to international humanitarian and international criminal, and/or international human rights law
- Strong analytical, research, and drafting skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people from different national and cultural backgrounds, whilst maintaining impartiality and objectivity
- Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications
- Knowledge of relevant BiH legal frameworks, history, and politics (Asset)
- Knowledge of criminal law and procedure (Asset)
- Knowledge of transitional justice practices and methodologies (Asset)
- Previous experience in working/interning for an international organization or in an international environment (Asset)
Qualifications
• First-level university degree or equivalent
