International Criminal Court, Internship Trust Fund for Victims - Legal

Assist the Trust Fund for Victims with the following tasks, under the supervision and overall coordination of the Legal Adviser:

• Conduct legal research and analysis;
• Assist in the preparation of submissions before the Court;
• Assist in contract management issues;
• Assist and support in the organisation and conduct of various meetings;
• Assist in  data management;
• Other tasks as needed.

• All Candidates must have a law degree or be in the final stages of their studies at a recognised university. Candidates are expected to have a very good record of academic performance.
• Internship placements focus on candidates in the early stages of their professional careers. Practical experience is not an essential prerequisite for selection. Should there be a practical experience that is relevant to the work of the Court, it may be considered an asset. Applicants must have less than three years of relevant full-time professional experience to be considered for an internship.   
• Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, French or English, is required. Working knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Legal analysis and drafting skills;
• Able to adapt to multicultural and multilingual working environments;
• Possesses strong teamwork skills (listens, consults and communicates proactively);
• Has acquired a good standard of computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications).