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Employment Opportunities
JUSTICE PROGRAM SUPPORT INTERN:

The Justice Program Support internship offers an excellent opportunity for students looking to obtain additional experience in international NGOs and to learn more about the administration, partnership or coalition building/management, and maintenance and management of justice and democracy assistance projects. Interns will work on a range of activities including international justice, regulatory and judicial reform, democracy and international issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 Assist on the revision of the Justice System Reform Toolkit.
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 Monitor and report on key events on international justice and prepare summaries of issues including major
news stories, status of relevant legislation for the IIJD newsletter.
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 Research legal documents, legislations, and institutional practices and procedures needed in assessing countries’
justice systems.
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 Research the justice systems institutions (judiciary, police force, prison system, alternative dispute resolutions) of
specific countries
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 Assist in the preparation of public opinion surveys for assessing the state of justice within African countries
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 Collaborate with Justice Program Team on methods of research, objectives, and plan of action timeline
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 Other duties as assigned.
   
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in current undergraduate or graduate program.
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 At least one year of office experience or equivalent experience.
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 Demonstrated interest in international justice, democracy and rule of law issues (with a focus in Africa).
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 Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite.
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 Proficiency in Internet and Library Research.
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 Ability to read, write and speak English as well as proficiency in at least one international language.
   
PLEASE NOTE:
 
This internship is unpaid. All applicants must have a valid visa or work papers that allow them to legally work in the United States; IIJD, Inc does not sponsor visas for interns or volunteers. Position opens until filled. So please send in your application ASAP.
   
HOW TO APPLY:
  This internship is unpaid, but may be used for course credit where applicable. Applicants for this internship only, should send (e-mail preferred): a cover letter and resume detailing experience and available hours and a short (3-5 page) writing sample to (opportunities@iijd.org). Email your materials with the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
   

IIJD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

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