ICRC: Legal Intern (part-time)

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC) an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence
 
The ICRC regional delegation in Pretoria is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following 3 month internship vacancy with the International Humanitarian Law Department: Legal Intern (part-time)
 
Minimum required qualification & experience:

• Final year LLB or post graduate law degree students are eligible to apply
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of international humanitarian law and of humanitarian affairs;
• Good knowledge of Public International Law, including domestication and knowledge of Human Rights Law an additional asset
• Knowledge of the ICRC and its activities
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Knowledge of French or Portuguese an asset

Function description:

• Thematic research and analysis related to international humanitarian law
• Research related to multilateral organisations in the region
• Identify and establish a network with the South African Medical fraternity
• Project and program reporting
• Planning and organising of department and delegation events
• Participation in seminars, courses, and national or regional conferences on topics related to IHL
• Provide support to the Regional Legal Advisor
• Insuring the proper use of ICRC library and documentation

 
We offer interesting, rewarding work in a humanitarian and international environment
 
Please submit your application (letter of motivation, CV, a recent sample of written work) to the ICRC, 202 East Avenue, Arcadia, or e-mail: [email protected]

Only applications with all the required documentation will be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The last date for receiving

Applications is 11 March 2019.  Start date: 18 March 2019