Internship – The Hague International Secretariat Internship – Brussels Advocacy Office

Closing Date: 2 March 2012 Start Date: March/April 2012

UNPO currently has openings for interns to work in our International Secretariat in The Hague and our European Advocacy Office in Brussels.

Interns are expected to undertake tasks that include the organization of conferences, seminars and other events, the monitoring of United Nations and European Parliament processes, conducting research on UNPO Members, website updating and other administrative tasks as needed.

Interns are expected to have a mature and flexible attitude, display good time management skills, be able to undertake work independently and conduct accurate research. The internship involves high expectations of the intern, but in turn promises an equally rewarding experience.

UNPO Internships are full-time for a minimum of four months. Starting dates are flexible but please note that we are unfortunately unable to provide any financial support for interns.

Essential: Genuine interest in and basic knowledge of minority rights, self-determination, indigenous peoples and human right Proven experience multitasking under tight deadlines, working under limited supervision and taking initiative Proven experience running short term, self-directed projects Fluent English (written and spoken) is required. Fluency in other languages, particularly Dutch, French or Spanish, would be an asse Excellent writing and research skills – academic and journalistic Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Full-time availability of minimum 4 months

Desirable Knowledge of Dutch government, particularly mechanisms for drawing attention to marginalized populations and human rights abuses Knowledge of the international structures available to assist oppressed or disadvantaged peoples, particularly the human rights mechanisms of the United Nations and the European Parliament Prior experience working in an international environment Working knowledge of other UN/EU languages and/or languages of our Members Experience in project proposal development and fundraising If you are interested in undertaking an internship at UNPO, please send an application in one email that includes the following four items: Cover Letter addressed to UNPO General Secretary Mr. Marino Busdachin

Curriculum Vitae The names and contact details for 2 references Writing Sample (essay/extract of maximum 1000 words in English) Mark the email subject line: “Internship Application: YOUR NAME Indicate clearly in your cover letter the time period you would be available for an internship placement.

For internships in The Hague, send your application to hagueinternships@unpo.org

For internships in Brussels, send your application to brusselsinternships@unpo.org

Please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis; it is recommended to apply as early as possible to ensure full consideration of your application. Due to large numbers of applications, we regret only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) is an international membership organization working in the field of human rights, self-determination, indigenous issues, democracy and nonviolence. UNPO represents over 50 nations, minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide, and was established in 1991 at the Peace Palace in The Hague. UNPO’s worldwide activities are coordinated and implemented from the organization’s headquarters in The Hague and a regional advocacy office in Brussels.

Students and young professionals from all over the world, with degrees in international relations, political science, international law, development and political/social geography and a range of work experience have undertaken internships at UNPO. Interns are offered a unique work experience, with a wide range of responsibilities in a multicultural environment that uses English as the main working language. Each intern is given the opportunity to develop and implement their academic, organizational, political, and administrative and research skills.