[university-l] FW: [Bulgarian Roma] Amnesty International EU Office

[Noel Selegzi]

Intership

The EU Office of Amnesty International is looking for an intern to assist the Executive Officer for Common Foreign and Security Policy/EC External Relations in his/her tasks. 

Starting date 4 September 2006 


Duration : 4 months minimum 

Deadline for application : 13 July 2006 

Date of interviews : last week of July

Tasks :

*	Assist the Executive Officer with the representation of Amnesty International vis-a-vis the European Institutions and other NGOs, both in writing and orally; 

*	Preparation, assistance and follow-up of advocacy activities towards the institutions; 

*	Preparation of responses to queries and requests from the EU institutions and AI offices; 

*	Monitor relevant EU legislation and events; 

*	Monitor European Parliament and Council meetings in Brussels; 

*	Information handling on policy developments; 

*	Assistance in administrative tasks.

Requirements:

*	Educational background in political sciences, international or European law, international relations, human rights law; 

*	Experience in the European Union institutions; 

*	Fluent English, including proficient drafting skills. Proficient French - other EU languages are an asset; 

*	Good communication skills; 

*	Ability to work independently and as part of a team, establishing priorities and organising his/her time accordingly and with ability to work on several files at the same time; 

*	Availability to work at least 4 months.

A reimbursement arrangement is in place. 

Please send the  <http://www.amnesty-eu.org/static/divers/Application_form_for_internship.doc> application form and a CV to  <mailto:agans at aieu.be> agans at aieu.be

For further information, please contact: 
Albert Gans 
Amnesty International EU Office 
Rue d'Arlon 39-41 
B-1000 Brussels 
Tel. : 02/548.27.62 
Email:  <mailto:agans at aieu.be> agans at aieu.be 

General information on internships 


The aims of internships in the AI EU office are:

*	To help the work of the AI EU Office in Brussels by carrying out projects, and sharing supportive and administrative tasks; 

*	To provide work experience at EU level in an international campaigning human rights organisation, for those who want to gain experience in the field of international human rights work and the European Union institutions.

The work of interns is usually a mixture of short and longer term projects and day to day tasks. We offer a variety of research and writing experience in substantive issues in the human rights field, in particular in relation to activities and policies of the European Union in this area.

We periodically run internships in the following areas: 

*	CFSP/External Relations; 

*	Justice and Home Affairs; 

*	Public Relations and Media; 

*	Human Rights in the EU.

The usual period is three months and on a basis of a minimum of 32 hours a week.

All interns receive limited compensation for accommodation and other living costs. Interns are responsible for organising their own travel and accommodation.

Hours of work are normally between 9.00 - 18 h. Interns are expected and encouraged to be flexible. Occasionally interns are expected to work in the evenings or weekends.

Application and selection information

Following the publication of a specific internship vacancy, selection is made on the basis of your completed application form, your CV in English and an interview (preferably in Brussels, otherwise by phone).