Summer Internship in Cambodia – Technical Assistance – UNAKRT
A splendid opportunity to spend you summer interning with one of the most recognized organizations of the world, United Nations. UNAKRT is accepting applications from recent graduates/post graduates. Are you ready for the experience of your lifetime? The last date to apply is 30th November, 2012 – hurry!
About the internship: – The UNAKRT Internship Programme offers recent university graduates and postgraduate students an
opportunity to work in the unique environment of this hybrid tribunal in Cambodia. Interns will have the opportunity to enhance their practical experience and their theoretical knowledge within one of the following offices of the UNAKRT:
1. The Offices of the International Judges of the Pre-Trial Chamber, the Trial Chamber or the Supreme Court Chamber;
2. The Office of the International Co-Prosecutors;
3. The Office of the International Co-Investigating Judges;
4. The Defense Support Section;
5. The Court Management Section;
6. The Public Affairs Section;
7. The Virtual Tribunal; and
8. The Office of the Deputy Director of Administration/ Coordinator of UNAKRT
Who can apply: – Candidates will be selected in accordance with the following criteria:
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• Be under 35 years of age;
• Have no more than 5 years of work experience;
• Be highly motivated with outstanding academic qualifications in a field of study pertinent to UNAKRT;
• Have obtained a degree from a recognized university or be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate
school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application or during the internship; or
• Have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the
completion of a degree when studying in countries where higher education is not divided into
undergraduate and graduate stages;
• Working proficiency in English and /or French.
Preferable experience:
• Study of international criminal law or Human Rights law;
• Excellent legal research skills;
• Experience working in a law office;
• Relevant course work in relation to the work of the section/ office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to undertake tasks with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment.
Location: – Cambodia
Duration: – 3 months (April – 30th June, 2013)
Stipend: – This is an unpaid internship.
How to apply: – Please refer to UNAKRT page for more information and application details. The last date to apply is 30th November, 2012 – hurry!
Editor’s note: – Information above is my interpretation and paraphrasing of what I found on the shared link. If you have any more specific information on this internship or have interned in this program before and would like to share your experience, please leave a comment.
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