[URBANTH-L]ANN: Two Internships, European Council on Refugees and Exiles

Angela Jancius jancius at ohio.edu
Tue Apr 29 11:15:15 EDT 2008


EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON REFUGEES & EXILES


TWO INTERNSHIPS:
EUROPEAN COUNCIL
 ON REFUGEES AND EXILES
 
CONSEIL EUROPEEN
SUR LES REFUGIES
ET LES EXILES

* Research Intern (Legal)

* Research Intern (Policy)


STARTING MAY / JUNE 2008 IN BRUSSELS


The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) is an umbrella
organisation established in 1974 to facilitate co-operation between
non-governmental organisations in Europe concerned with refugees. ECRE
currently has more than 60 Member Agencies across Europe. Its principal
activities can be summarised under four main headings: policy analysis
and advocacy; legal analysis and networking; information and
documentation; and capacity building in eastern Europe. The ECRE
Secretariat is based in Brussels, with a staff of approximately 20
including interns. 

The post holders will work closely with the two Research Officers in
contributing to the achievement of activities within ECREs 2008
Activities Plan. A job description for each of the two internships is
available at www.ecre.org. 

The posts are offered for a period of 6 months, full-time and are
unpaid. A small compensation to cover daily travel expenses within the
Brussels public transportation area and lunch is offered.  The
successful candidates will be responsible for providing their own
accommodation and other living expenses.

The post holders will be expected to be able to work independently,
using their initiative and able to manage their own workload.  They will
need to do their own administrative work and assist the Research
Officers as well as the Head of Advocacy & Development with general
office tasks if necessary. The interns will each report to aa research
officer.

* The Research Intern (Legal) should hold a degree from an
institute of higher education in law;

* The Research Intern (Policy) should hold a degree from an
institute of higher education in relevant field i.e. political or social
sciences, human rights, international relations, development studies
etc.

Both Research Interns should have good knowledge of the EU institutions
and proven knowledge of and interest in international and European
asylum, refugee and human rights issues. 

The post holders will be expected to be fluent in oral and written
English. Typing ability and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages are
essential. A working knowledge of another European language is useful.  


Please send:
1) a curriculum vitae, 
2) a sample piece of written work (max. 4 pages) 
3) and a covering letter stating:
- Which of the two internships you are applying for (or
both);
- What you hope to achieve through the completion of an
ECRE internship;
- Any relevant experience or skills you have;
- When you could start.


The DEADLINE for receiving applications is: TUESDAY 7 MAY 2008


Please mark clearly in the header of your e-mail for which of the two
positions you apply or if you are applying for both!


Send applications by email to:

For the Research Internship (Legal) For the Research
Internship (Policy)
Paul McDonough (pmcdonough at ecre.org) Annette Bombeke
(abombeke at ecre.org)

Or by post or fax to
Rue Royale, 146
1000-Brussels
Fax: 0032 2 514 5922

Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive,
it is not possible to write to you should you not be short-listed.  If
you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please
assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

ECRE is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and encourages
applications from refugees.


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