International Criminal Court, Internship Presidency - External Relations

• Preparation of background information ahead of the President's travel and diplomatic meetings, including meetings of the Assembly of States Parties, researching relevant legal and political developments and obtaining relevant information from other sections/organs of the Court;
• Drafting and revision of external and internal correspondence, letters, speeches, presentations, memoranda and other requested materials and verifying format according to Protocol standard;
• Communicating with other Court organs on various external relations activities;
• Taking notes during meetings and preparing summaries of the meetings
• Performing any other duties as required.

• All Candidates must have a degree or be in the final stages of their studies at a recognised university, demonstrating very good knowledge in international  criminal law, public international law or international relations. 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. 
• English and French are the official working languages of the Court. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is highly desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to adapt to multicultural and multilingual working environments.
• Possesses strong teamwork skills (listens, consults and communicates proactively).
• Very good oral communication and drafting skills.
• Has acquired a good standard of computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications) and research skills (including the use of electronic databases).