[URBANTH-L] Internship: Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (Brussels)

Angela Jancius acjancius at ysu.edu
Sat May 13 17:26:19 EDT 2006


From: Christine Lenz <administration at picum.org>

Dear Friends,

The Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants
(PICUM) is currently inviting applications for its internship program for
June-September 2006. The deadline for applications is May 28th.

Interns play an important role in projects and ongoing work of PICUM. They
are offered an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the different
facets of promoting social and policy change in the area of human rights for
undocumented migrants.

Further information about working as an intern at PICUM is included
below (also available at www.picum.org). Please feel free to forward
this message to anyone you think might be interested in applying.

Kind regards,

Christine Lenz
Administrative Assistant
PICUM/Gaucheretstraat 164/1030 Brussels


Vacancy for an Internship at PICUM

PICUM, the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants, 
is a non-governmental organization that aims to promote the respect for 
basic social rights of undocumented migrants in Europe. PICUM seeks to 
achieve this aim by providing its members and other interested parties with 
expertise, advice and support, by strengthening networking amongst 
organizations dealing with undocumented migrants in Europe, and by 
formulating recommendations for improving the legal and social position of 
these migrants, in accordance with national constitutions and international 
treaties.

Tasks: Interns play an important role in projects and ongoing work of PICUM. 
They are offered an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the 
different facets of promoting social and policy change in the area of human 
rights for undocumented migrants.

For the period from mid-June to mid-September 2006, the intern will work on 
the following projects:

Update information on PICUM website, maintain and research contact 
information on media outlets.
Newsletter: Collect information and report on human rights of undocumented 
migrant in Europe for PICUM's monthly newsletter.

Collect and update information on the basic social rights of undocumented 
migrants in EU Member States.
Resource center: Update PICUM's library by classifying and entering into the 
database various printed materials on undocumented migrants.

Intern Candidate Profile:
- University degree
- Some knowledge of and an interest in learning more about the issues of 
undocumented migrants and migration
- Very good level of English (oral and written proficiency). Working 
knowledge of other EU languages is an asset.
- Able to work independently
- Strong writing, computer, and telephone skills are preferred

Timeframe: The internship is full time, and is carried out in PICUM's office 
in Brussels.

Starting date:                   12 June 2006
Ending date:                    15 September 2006

Terms:  Unfortunately, PICUM cannot offer a stipend, but will reimburse 
local travel costs to the office in Brussels. The intern can also arrange to 
receive academic credit for his/her work (if applicable).

How to Apply:  Please send your CV and cover letter in English by email to 
the following address: administration at picum.org. The deadline for applying 
is Sunday, May 28th. Interviews will be held with selected candidates on 
Wednesday, May 31st.

PICUM - Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants
Gaucheretstraat 164
1030 Brussels Belgium
Tel. +32/2/274.14.39   Fax +32/2/274.14.48
Email :  info at picum.org     Website:  http://www.picum.org
 




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