Vacancies at Local Governments for Sustainability Location: Bonn - Germany

CLEI invites passionate and qualified individuals interested in working in a dynamic and challenging international environment to apply for employment with us. ICLEI welcomes diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.


There are several opportunities to work for ICLEI:

Regular positions: Positions related to projects or services of an ICLEI office are normally linked from the front page of www.iclei.org and/or on the website of regional ICLEI offices.
Pool of interested applicants: We encourage people with interesting profiles and specific work experience in ICLEI’s fields of interest to send us their CV and provide a precise proposal for short or mid-term collaboration. Please contact the ICLEI World Secretariat at: jobs.bonn@iclei.org
Internships: Internships normally last six months and are offered for core programs or projects. A modest internship salary is paid. Positions are posted on www.iclei.org or on websites of regional ICLEI offices. Unsolicited applications may be submitted as well but will usually not be answered. They are only encouraged for applicants with a specific profile.
Self-financed internships: These are possible when paid internships are not available. Therefore, young academics with their own bursaries, grants, fellowships, etc. can send their application to the ICLEI office of their choice or to the ICLEI World Secretariat with precise information about interest and availability.
Academic placements: The ICLEI World Secretariat offers academic placements within an ICLEI office or an ICLEI Member city, normally not paid and with variable duration. More information is available here.
Academic internships for “Local Renewables”: Young academics who are interested in working at an ICLEI office or ICLEI Member city in the field of renewable energy may contact the ICLEI World Secretariat for help with identifying possible projects.
Trainee of an ICLEI Member city: ICLEI offices host trainees from ICLEI Member cities. Durations and expectations of traineeships are established on an individual basis. For more information, contact the ICLEI office of your region or: jobs.bonn@iclei.org.

Internship at the International Council on Human Rights Policy Location: Geneva - Switzerland DL: 15 November 2011

Interns will assist in translating short texts on human rights issues to be posted online at www.ichrp.org or communication materials. Texts will be provided in English and will need to be translated into French. Students will gain exposure, practical experience and insights into the workings of an international research institution focusing on human rights.
QUALITIES REQUIRED
 Student in 3rd year of undergraduate programme or further, trained to translate from English into French.
 Excellent attention to detail.
 Some knowledge of international relations, and possibly of human rights terminology.
 Computer literacy and familiarity with commonly used software (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications).
 A high level of motivation, a responsible attitude and good organisational skills, along with the ability to work as a member of a team.
INTERNSHIP DURATION
Internships are offered for a period of eight months from mid-November 2011, early December at the latest.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
 In general, texts will be submitted once per week and will need to be translated within 48 hours after submission. Average length per week is 1000-1500 words.
 Confidential and unpublished information obtained during the internship may not be used by interns without the written authorisation of the Executive Director.
 Internships are not remunerated. (Remunerated assignments may occasionally arise. These would be subject to a separate contract.)
 Possibility to attend meetings related to the research programme at the Council.
 Interns will telecommute.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING
To apply for an internship, please send your CV, a translation sample and a motivation letter in French or English to Ms Axelle Devun at devun@ichrp.org (include in the subject line of your email “Translation Internship”). The deadline for applications is: 15 November 2011 by noon, Geneva time.
Please note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Internship at Girls Not Brides Location: London DL: 16 November 2011

Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage is seeking a talented and enthusiastic intern to boost the impact of its global drive for a world without child marriage. Girls Not Brides is a new global partnership initiated by The Elders that brings together a broad range of organisations from across the world working to tackle child marriage at the grassroots, national and global levels. The intern will be part of a small secretariat based in The Elders’ office in London that coordinates, supports and promotes the Girls Not Brides partnership. The internship will be for four months and would ideally start as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented graduate to be part of the establishment and growth of an exciting new initiative.
Applicants must be well-organised and have excellent research, writing and administration skills. He or she should have a proven interest in gender issues and human rights, as well as a demonstrable affinity with the work of Girls Not Brides. The intern will: assist the Secretariat with research on key issues relating to Girls Not Brides work; assist with contact and information management; and provide logistical/organisational support to the team.
Essential qualifications include a relevant bachelor or master’s degree, excellent written and spoken English (fluency in French would be a significant advantage), some work experience in a similar area and a keen eye for detail. A modest allowance will be offered to cover daily expenses. UK or EU university graduates and post-graduate students are welcome to apply; non-EU candidates must present a visa that permits student placement.
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible (and before Wednesday 16 November) to Marianna.Brungs@GirlsNotBrides.org clearly stating “Application for internship” in the subject line. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as possible. We regret that due to the large number of expected applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ECMI MMTE Research Internship

Minority Map and Timeline of Europe (MMTE) Research Internship Announcement
http://bit.ly/sbPzLn

MMTE Staff

Out-of-house Research Intern

1. Role/Tasks:

1.1. Research and write upon one country-minority entry
1.2 Update information on country-minority entries
1.3 Update information on other websites and add links to the MMTE

2. Position:
2.1 Three full-time positions/one four-month internship period

3. Remittance
3.1 Research will be contracted on a paid basis

Responsibilities

The European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) is currently seeking three out-of-house interns for a four-month paid internship period from January to April 2012 to undertake research for the newly redesigned Minority Map and Timeline of Europe (MMTE). In collaboration with the General Coordinator and Project Leader/Editor, interns will research and write upon one country-minority entry with the use of the Minority Map and Timeline of Europe (MMTE) Template. Interns will have the opportunity to choose which country they would like to research upon, this being dependent upon if the country-minority entry has not already been completed. While interns may research upon a country they are not residing in, it is highly sought after that interns have very good knowledge of their chosen country-minority entry. Through both primary and secondary data use, will write upon the general environment/relations of the country and government concerning its minority population as well as further examining major communities living throughout the country. Responsibilities will also include locating statistical data concerning population numbers for the interactive map as well as writing events for the interactive timeline. During the internship, interns will update other information when necessary as well as add information from the MMTE and links to relevant websites.

Skills/Knowledge

Out-of-house interns will generally be based in the country that is being researched upon for the country-minority entry. Internships are intended for junior scholars who have recently finished a second degree (i.e master's degree) in a pertinent discipline, and who have researched upon and have exposure to one of the regions, countries, and/or minorities of the Minority Map and Timeline of Europe. As research will be performed out-of-house, it is important that the applicant is able to work independently and meet deadlines. For these reasons, interns must have regular access to a computer, a reliable broadband Internet access, be able to commit to a full-time workload, and be willing to use Skype and e-mail during the internship period. The intern must be organized and have excellent communcations skills. Excellent English skills are required for this internship, while other language skills, particularly in the country of study, are extremely valuable.

Application by e-mail only, no phone calls please

Please provide a letter of motivation titled "MMTE Research Internship", curriculum vitae, three reference details (including contact details/e-mail addresses), and short writing sample (5-7 pages), which may be an excerpt of an academic paper (not edited by someone else) that demonstrates knowledge of the regions, countries and/or minorities (in general or upon the intern's specific choice) or other relevant disciplines, as well as English language competence. Applicants should also provide a list of three country-minority entries they are interested in researching upon. Applicants that are not selected for the internship period will be entered in a roster for future internship possibilities.

Dates/Contact

Due date for submissions: 25 November 2011

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by: 9 December 2011

Please forward all application materials to: William McKinney, mckinney@ecmi.de

Communications Intern at the European Rail Industry Location: Brussels DL: 1 November 2011

Trainee – Railway Systems Unit

UNIFE is looking for a trainee for a period of between 4 and 6 months to start as soon as possible, the latest in September 2011. The trainee will be part of the Railway Systems Unit of UNIFE, which supports UNIFE members in standardisation, regulation and R&D at European level.

Deadline for submissions is 23 August 2011
More information here

Communications Intern

UNIFE, the European Rail Industry, is looking for an intern in the Communications Unit. The candidate will assist in event organisation and editing UNIFE publications. He/she will report directly to the Head of Communications.

Only candidates available for an interview in Brussels will be considered.
Deadline: 1 November 2011
More information here

Traineeships at the European Observation Network for Territorial Development and Cohesion Location: Luxembourg DL: 20 November 2011

Traineeships at the ESPON Coordination Unit Luxembourg


25 October 2011 - The ESPON Coordination Unit is looking for two trainees for a period of 5 months to join our international team, starting preferably in the beginning of February 2012.
The ESPON 2013 Programme

ESPON is a network providing European observation and evidence on territorial development and cohesion. The activities are implemented as a programme under the Structural Funds 2007-2013 and the objective of European territorial cooperation. The mission is to enhance European knowledge, data and indicators on territorial structures, trends, perspectives and impacts of sector policies which can meet policy demand related to EU Cohesion Policy and be useful for policy makers and practitioners around Europe.

The ESPON 2013 Programme is the second generation of ESPON. The budget of this programme amounts to around 47 million Euros in total. All 27 EU Member States as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are partners in the programme, which is managed by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructures, Department for Spatial Development of Luxembourg. The European Commission is playing an active advisory role during the programme implementation.

Applied research projects and targeted analyses, defined by stakeholders and based on ESPON results, will be carried through until the end of 2013 by contracting Transnational Project Groups composed of scientists and consultants. A scientific platform for European territorial research shall be further developed, including the ESPON Database, tools and territorial indicators. The awareness and capitalisation of comparable information on European regions shall be ensured through publications and events etc. at European and transnational level.

You can find more detailed information about the ESPON 2013 Programme and the existing ESPON achievements and results on www.espon.eu.
The ESPON Coordination Unit

The ESPON CU will by end 2011 include 14 staff members and 2 trainees.

The CU is located in Luxembourg City, 5-10 minutes walk from the train station.
The job for the trainees

The ESPON CU offers a five-month period of training for young academics in the final stage of their university studies related to territorial development and planning, geography, regional economics, European studies, political science and/or other relevant fields.

The work in the CU is organised in three clusters each dealing with a key area of the implementation of the ESPON 2013 Programme: 1) Programme, Finance and Budget, 2) Project Development and Coordination and 3) Capitalisation, Publication and Analysis.

During the traineeship period one trainee will be involved mainly in tasks related to the cluster on Capitalisation, Publication and Analysis. The other trainee will mainly be involved in tasks of the cluster related to Programme, Finance and Budget. The trainee jobs will accordingly include a variety of tasks related to the ESPON 2013 Programme.

The current development of the ESPON 2013 Programme requires an enhanced effort concerning the communication and publication of ESPON results. A commitment in the Capitalisation Cluster will therefore be required. Some support to the Project Cluster is also envisaged, among others, to support the preparation of responses on project reports.

The work in the Programme, Finance and Budget cluster includes a variety of financial and administrative tasks.

Both trainees might as well be involved in dissemination tasks related to the implementation of the communication plan, support the organization of events and preparation of meetings, seminars and workshops.

Please note that an allowance of 1.000 Euro per month will be available. It should be treated as an indemnity to support your living expenses while training at the ESPON CU.
Your profile

You are a student registered at a university during the entire period of the traineeship and carry a passport from Member States of the European Union or from Norway, Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein (full partners in the ESPON programme).

Applicants should demonstrate:
Interest and some knowledge in relation to European cooperation in the field of EU Structural Funds, regional policy and/or spatial development and planning, geography, regional economics, European studies, political science, public administration, communications and/or other fields related to territorial development.
Motivation for learning and contributing to management, financial and administrative tasks, to content-related tasks related to project development and coordination as well as tasks related to communication and capitalisation on programme activities.
Attention to detail and accuracy, capability to meet pre-defined deadlines, ability to quickly grasp new tasks would be irreplaceable in order to fulfil her/his tasks and duties successfully.
An excellent understanding and fluency in spoken and written English and preferably good communication skills in other languages.
Strong interpersonal skills, being keen team players, capable of taking direction and working on their own initiative, consulting if needed, open and capable of working in a complex multicultural environment, involvement in performing tasks and accuracy.
Knowledge and experience of working with Microsoft Office.

For persons interested in the cluster on Capitalisation, Publication and Analysis traineeship, experience in desk research (i.e. finding relevant literature and synthesising it) will be a key asset. Furthermore, with specific regard to the capitalisation activities, good communication skills and experience of promotional/marketing activities will be an advantage.

For persons interested in the post related to the Programme, Finance and Budget cluster traineeship specific attention will be devoted to candidates presenting administrative flair and motivation related to project management or financial management. For both trainees’ communication competences, and experience in reporting, preparing presentations and organizing events will be considered an advantage.
How to apply

Your application shall include the following:
A motivation letter in English – not longer than 1 page. Your motivation letter may include the following: Why you would like to be a trainee at the ESPON CU? Which personal assets do you feel you can bring to the ESPON CU? Your expectations for the traineeship: what you hope to learn from it?
Your Curriculum Vitae in English– not longer than 3 pages;
A profile table duly filled-in (available below).

All the above mentioned documents are to be sent by e-mail to traineeship@espon.eu. Please specify in the subject of the e-mail the following information: “Your First Name and Last Name – Profile you are applying for* - ESPON TRAINEESHIP APPLICATION”.

*Profile A: Capitalisation, Publication and Analysis cluster.

*Profile B: Programme, Finance and Budget cluster.

Deadline for submitting an application is 20 November 2011.

You will be informed, latest by the end of December, about the outcome of the selection. Please be informed that copies of your relevant university certificates and diplomas as well a proof of being registered at your University will be necessary for the contracting, in case you are selected.

The ESPON Programme applies the principle of equal opportunities between men and women.
Further information

You can get further information about the job and the ESPON Coordination Unit by contacting:

Alexandra Frangenheim (e-mail: alexandra.frangenheim@espon.eu)

Veronika Tóth (e-mail: veronika.toth@espon.eu)

The Research Unit at Greenpeace International is offering a 6 month internship position

Research internships are based in Amsterdam, Netherlands as full-time positions (40 hours per week) for a fixed term of 6 months. This internship option is ongoing. Monitor, capture, filter and organize information and market intelligence into databases for briefs and reports to ensure strategic information is available for Greenpeace’s campaigns and projects. This role is very detail orientated, involves multiple concurrent daily deadlines and administrative tasks within the research unit. Academic background in natural or social sciences (minimum of an equivalent Bachelors level) required. Masters, or higher, in natural or social sciences, with environmental focus, preferred.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:
•Strong knowledge of global environmental issues and motivation to achieve Greenpeace environmental campaign objectives
•Must be fluent in written and spoken English plus must have written and spoken fluency in, at least, one of the following languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese, Mandarin/Cantonese, German, Arabic, Russian, or Japanese.
•Highly developed proficiency in computer use, including database, spreadsheet and word processing. Proven high skill level of on-line research expertise and content analysis.
•Strong comprehension of the interconnected influences that culture, science, politics, economics, industry and social change dynamics play in environmental issues.
•Highly developed ability to problem solve, utilising multiple analytical techniques within a focused results-based orientation.
Required Personal Characteristics:
•Self-confident, focused, pro-active and result oriented
•Highly stress resistance
•Flexible attitude to constantly shifting work priorities
•Self-motivated team player with proactive, "get-the-job-done" mentality
•Excellent communicator
Remuneration is via a modest monthly honorarium (€ 800/month).
Please provide proof of legal ability to work in the Netherlands for the indicated period and indicate your date of earliest availability to start.
Apply for this Internship by providing a single file, named - insert your full name, comprising your detailed CV + motivation letter + detailed current contact details (your email, home phone, mobile). Please indicate your grades achieved for any academic degree.
Due to the volume of applicants we regret we are unable to respond to individual queries. If you have not been contacted within 6 weeks of the date of your application, we regret that you have not been short-listed for further consideration.
Apply for the Internship:
Tony Sadownichik:
tony.sadownichik@greenpeace.org
CC; Human Resources department:
recruitment.int@greenpeace.org

Internships at the United Nations Environment Programme Location: Brussels DL: 8 November 2011

Internship At UNEP Brussels Office - 9 January 2012 to 6 July 2012 (6 months, unpaid)
1. Background Information
UNEP’s Regional Office for Europe (UNEP/ROE) – based in Geneva – promotes intergovernmental policy dialogue and regional cooperation, increases national capacity for environmental management and response emergencies, raises awareness and enhance information exchange, and translates global policies into regional action.
Within UNEP/ROE, UNEP’s Brussels Office aims at establishing regular and strategic relations with the European Union institutions (European Commission, European Parliament, Council of Ministers, Economic and Social Committee). The Brussels office works at policy, programmatic and public communication levels.
This internship is aimed at supporting the responsible communications staff member.
The role of communications in the Brussels Office is closely linked to that of policy & partnership with the European Union as well as with Major Groups and Stakeholders who are located in Brussels. Resource mobilization is also a component linked to the communications work undertaken in the office. In practice, what this means is opening doors and exploring opportunities for partnership with key organizations working at the EU level in Brussels; monitoring EU news, political developments; representing UNEP at meetings, conferences and events; and ensuring a good flow of information in the spirit of partnership with the EU institutions and other organizations.
2. Internship description
The intern selected will gain pragmatic and professional experience of working at UNEP as well as engaging with various EU institutions. S/he will also gain an introduction to the broad range of UNEP’s activities worldwide. He/she will also be fully involved into other UNEP Brussels office activities and events.
The intern will be mainly dealing with:
-        Communication campaigns, events
-        Monitoring news & gathering information

3. Duties and tasks
a) Awareness-raising & visibility

• Support outreach and explore new partnerships with EU institutions, EU-focused organizations & Brussels-based media.
• Contribute to the identification of areas of common interest between the European institutions and UNEP.
• Assist in organizing and participating in UNEP-led and other partnership events.
• Represent UNEP at conferences and public events when asked.

b) Communication & outreach

• Collect and monitor EU news and political developments as well as events organized by other EU-focused institutions.
• Monitor and liaise with UNEP offices worldwide, especially to collect new reports and publications, in order to prepare UNEP’s newsletter to the EU and Brussels-based major groups and stakeholders.
• Support the launch of UNEP campaigns & reports.

c) Information management

• Support internal information flow; keep contact with other UNEP offices worldwide as instructed.

d) Other ad hoc duties as required

• Attend meetings, conferences and events and report back to relevant UNEP staff.
• Respond to email and phone enquiries.
• Support the organization and undertaking of high-level visits and events.
• Contribute with other UN entities on collaborative events.

4. Requirements
-      University Degree in a discipline relevant to UNEP’s mandate. Interns should be currently enrolled at a University.
-      Demonstrated interest in Environmental issues, the United Nations, and/or international governance.
-      Good knowledge and interest in the European Union.
-      Excellent level of English. Other languages an asset, especially French.
-      Interested in technology, including social media.
-      The successful candidate will be:

• a concise and clear writer
• well organized & proactive
• a diplomatic yet confident speaker
• a creative & innovative thinker
• results orientated

5. Conditions
Applicants must as a minimum requirement be enrolled in the fourth semester of undergraduate (bachelor level) programme and be willing to work on a full-time basis, five days per week.
Interns receive no remuneration. Costs of travel, accommodation & living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns are solely responsible for obtaining the necessary visas and arranging their travel to Brussels. Interns must also provide for and prove that they are insured for the period of their internship.

6. Application process
Please send your CV, a customized cover letter to Ms Martine Foerter by 8 November 2011:  unep-eu@unep.org mentioning “UNEP Communications intern” in the subject of your e-mail.
We plan to conduct telephone interviews with shortlisted candidates on 10-11 November 2011 & to notify the successful candidate on 15 November 2011.
Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to produce a short written exercise before the interview.

Internship at the European Network Against Racism Location: Brussels

Internship in ENAR’s Policy Department

ENAR is currently seeking interns to contribute to the efforts of ENAR’s policy team.

With the aim of achieving an ethnic and gender balance in its team, ENAR endeavours to provide an optimum social and learning environment to all of its interns. People from groups affected by racial, ethnic or religious discrimination are especially encouraged to join our team.

Interested applicants should send their application on a rolling basis with an estimated date by which they would like to start the internship.

Applications, including a CV and a cover letter are to be sent to ENAR, 60 Rue Gallait, 1030 Brussels, Belgium, or by email to: info@enar-eu.org.

Conditions

Internships are unpaid, and the candidates should have an educational scholarship or be sponsored by an institution and for a period of 3 months or longer. Please note that European Union grants like ERASMUS or LEONARDO are ineligible.

Tasks to be performed by the intern during the internship

The intern would support the Policy Unit and Secretariat based on ENAR's current work programme. Key activities will include:

• Monitoring relevant policy developments within the European institutions
• Undertaking specific research for the policy unit concerning relevant topics at EU and national levels including research for documents of EU institutions concerning racism and equal treatment and other related issues
• Drafting factsheets and/or policy position papers
• Attending and reporting on external meetings
• Supporting in the design of conferences and relevant meetings related to policy as appropriate
• Supporting the administrative and logistical work related to ENAR campaigns and/or events
• Participating in any other task related to the post as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director, Policy Manager and Policy Officers according to the particular skills and competencies of the intern.

Qualifications required

• Excellent English proficiency with distinctive and proven writing skills
• Fluency in French is a distinct advantage
• Good knowledge of different research methods
• Experience in researching on policy-related issues
• Good knowledge of the European institutions
• Good knowledge of human rights, discrimination, and anti-racism
• Diligence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Committed and flexible team-player, able to work in a multicultural environment
• Committed to the struggle against racism and the promotion of equal rights

Other

Currently, ENAR has a permanent staff of less than ten persons and as such, interns become fully integrated and key team players. We have always welcomed interns not only because they help in easing our workload, but because we value their insight as newcomers to the team and appreciate their suggestions and energy.

Because of ENAR’s expansive work programme, we have some flexibility in the tasks that an intern could perform. We try to discuss and strategize more specifically the activities of the intern based on the intern’s topics of interest and skills.

Internships at the World Bank Location: Washington, DC - USA DL: 31 October 2011

The Bank Internship offers highly motivated and successful individuals an opportunity to improve their skills while working in a diverse environment. Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.
To be eligible for the Internship, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master's degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity. Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.
This Internship typically seeks candidates in the following fields: economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields. Fluency in English is required. Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.
The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses. Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations. Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.
The World Bank Group Internship is offered during two seasons:

• Summer (June-September) The application period for the Summer is December 1 - January 31 each year.
• Winter (December-March)The application period for the Winter is September 1 - October 31 each year.

All applications MUST be submitted on-line (using the "Apply Now" button on the top of this page - available during the application period only).
Applications submitted after the deadline are not considered.
Learn More about the Bank Internship:

• Bank Internship FAQs

Internships at the European Roma Rights Centre, Budapest‏

ERRC Seeks Interns

18 October 2011

The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) invites applications for its full-time internship programme. The ERRC offers interns a dynamic, fast-paced, international human rights environment, based in Budapest, Hungary. Romani and non-Romani interns are chosen for this programme through a competitive bi-annual selection process. The ERRC is currently accepting applications from persons wishing to intern at the ERRC for 3-6 months between March-August 2012.

In line with its Equal Opportunity Policy, ERRC offers a limited number of stipends for full-time internships to Romani individuals only.

Task description

All interns will receive professional guidance and be directly supervised by the Human Rights Trainer. Interns will also work together with the other ERRC programmes, including research and advocacy, legal, media and communications, as well as finance, operations and executive management. Activities and tasks of interns shall include both theoretical learning and practical skills development components, including but not limited to:

·         Researching Roma rights related topics;

·         Monitoring of stakeholders, policy-makers, think tanks, etc.;

·         Drafting reports on human rights abuse or legal documents;

·         Detailed monitoring of news and information on Roma rights;

·         Conducting legal research and assisting in preparing cases for strategic litigation in domestic courts and international tribunals; 

·         Attending meetings and events related to the mission of ERRC and producing briefing documents;

·         Engaging in advocacy efforts;

·         Supporting human rights training courses;

·         Assisting in ERRC activities and projects, including logistically/administratively;

·         Updating and developing materials for the ERRC website;

·         Helping maintain ERRC information databases;

·         Editing and translating texts;

·         Other tasks to be determined together with the Human Rights Trainer and the project-related supervisor.

Applicant profile

Applicants should have:

·         Proven record of involvement in Roma Rights field; experience living and working in Romani communities desired;

·         Good command of English, both written and spoken. Preference will be give to applicants who are able to work in the following languages: Romani, Romanian, Slovak, Czech, Serbian, Macedonian, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian;

·         At minimum, completed secondary education; university level studies preferred; 

·         The ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment in a proper, timely fashion with supervision;

·         Good organisational and communication skills, commitment and enthusiasm;

·         Flexibility and the ability to work independently as well as in a team; and

·         Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Applicants must be a minimum of 20 years of age.

The ERRC encourages applications representing all segments of society (women, LGBT, disabled people, etc).

Romani individuals are strongly encouraged to apply for an internship stipend. For stipend recipients, the programme includes an in-country follow-up component. The ERRC and selected interns will work together jointly to implement community-based human rights initiatives (small research, advocacy or other related projects) in a Romani community as follow up to the time spent at the ERRC office. This component is optional but applicants expressing interest in the follow-up will be given priority in the programme.  Interested applicants may supplement their application with a one page description of a community-based initiative they may wish to undertake.

The ERRC can provide relevant letters of support for prospective interns seeking to secure outside funding for the internship. Students may be able to arrange academic credit for their internship and should check with their academic institutions for requirements.

All interns are responsible for their own travel, subsistence and insurance arrangements; the ERRC can provide advice as necessary.

How to Apply

Interested persons should submit all of the following materials to be considered for placement:

1.    A fully completed application form;

2.    A brief, unedited writing sample, preferably human rights focused (maximum 2 A4 pages).

3.    For those interested in the in-country follow up component, a one page, community-based project description.

Only complete application packages will be considered; please submit all documents together. No telephone or email inquiries. Completed application packages should be submitted to Ms Dora Eke:

Subject heading: ERRC Intern Search
Email:dora.eke@errc.org
Fax: + 36.1.413.2201

The deadline for applications is 11 December at midnight CET time. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be notified. If you have not been contacted within five weeks of the deadline, consider that your application was not successful in this round, but feel free to apply again. A new call for internships will be issued in March 2012; please check our website regularly.

The ERRC is an equal opportunity organisation and does not discriminate on any ground. Romani candidates are particularly encouraged to apply

Internship Program at HP Labs China Location: Beijing - China

HP Labs China (http://www.hpl.hp.com/china/) is now seeking global top talents to fill multiple internship positions in two research areas: information analysis and networking.
We are looking for exceptionally talented students in Computer Science or related disciplines. Students from China, North America, Europe and other parts of the world who are passionate about working on challenging research problems are encouraged to apply. The selected students will work with HP Labs researchers to conduct fundamental and applied research in the two research areas.
Research areas include (but are not limited to):
(1) Information Analysis

Information extraction Information retrieval Data mining Natural language processing Large scale data management High performance and distributed computing (2) Networking High-performance networking algorithms (packet classification, deep packet inspection) Parallel algorithms and architectures using reconfigurable hardware Enterprise and datacenter networks Programmable software-defined networks Information and network security Cloud computing and services Network monitoring and management Network virtualization Quality-of-Service Energy efficiency Wireless mesh, ad hoc, and sensor networks WLAN Mobile networks, systems, and applications For students from China, the internship is for at least 6 months. Work schedule could be flexible based on the students' availability. Overseas students are encouraged to apply for full-time intern positions for at least three months. Interested candidate should indentify only one research area (information analysis or networking) and email your resume to hplchina@hp.com with the following email subject: "HPLC_intern_XXXX" where "XXXX" is the name of the research area you plan to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all the positions are filled. HP Labs China (http://www.hpl.hp.com/china/)

Internship at the European Biodiesel Board Location: Brussels DL: 30 November 2011

The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) represents the interests of European biodiesel producing companies to EU authorities in Brussels. EBB gathers 73 European companies accounting for around 80% of the total EU biodiesel production.

EBB is currently looking for candidates to cover the following position/s:

Internship as Junior Assistant Manager with an academic degree in European law, economics, political sciences, administration, management. The applicant must have excellent English proficiency and is interest in bio-energy and in European environmental policies. A Knowledge of another European language will be considered a plus.
Click here for a full description. (Deadline November 30, 2011)

A Dynamic and Motivated Project Manager with a university degree either in Law, Politics, Economics, Communication. He/she must have knowledge of EU decision-making process and actors. Any prior experience in the field of energy, transport and/or environment will be considered a plus. Excellent English is required, and the knowledge of additional EU languages is an asset. The applicant must have a genuine interest in the environmental, climate change and renewable energy issues, and can understand the interplay between technical/industrial and political issues. He/she must have a “Can-do” attitude, ability to quickly understand, summarize and solve complex problems.
Click here for a full description. (Deadline August 19, 2011)

For all the above position/s, the knowledge of additional EU languages is a plus. An interest in environmental policies and development of “green” energy is essential.

Please send CV (with photo) and cover letter to:
CVs should not be sent in the Europass format.

Raffaello GAROFALO – Secretary General - EBB
Boulevard Saint Michel 34, 1040 Brussels - Belgium
Phone: +32 2 763 24 77
Fax : +32 2 763 04 57
email : jobs [at] ebb-eu dot org

Internships at Chartered Society of Designers Location: London

The Society is offering internships in several key areas of its activity aimed at assisting those embarking on their career.

WEB EDITING & COMMUNICATIONS

The internship requires an energetic and enthusiastic person to work with the existing CSD team.

During your internship you will be responsible for maximising the Society’s website and its efficient running.

Responsibilities:
Sourcing and advising on relevant content for various specialist sections
Exploiting e-commerce opportunities
Compiling relevant news items and producing daily listings
Managing event listing content
Sourcing images and applying them to the site
Develop, distribute and manage e-communications and e-services for members
Work alongside the external developers on new functionality
Coordinate the website content with other social media
Develop a social media strategy to drive traffic and raise the Society’s profile

Skills required:
Good editorial judgment
Ability to research and source relevant content
Excellent writing, grammatical skills and proofreading ability
Able to develop and produce high quality written material to suit varying audiences
Excel, CMS, Photoshop, HTML would be useful.

Profile:

You will have acquired a good English or Language degree and have an interest in media and/or design. The role will suit someone who is seeking a career in communications and who will take advantage of opportunities this internship provides.

You will be self motivated and ambitious whilst being part of a close team and above all professional with attention to detail and methodology.

You will need boundless energy, enthusiasm, patience and a good sense of humour.

Position:

The internship is offered for 6 months.

Travel expenses will be covered within London and there will be an allowance for lunch.

Send your CV and expression of interest to CSD ...Due to the popularity of internships we will only respond by email to those who are invited for interview.

EVENT ORGANISATION

The internship requires an energetic and enthusiastic person to work with the existing CSD team.

During your internship you will be responsible for assisting in organising the Society’s meetings and events calendar.

Responsibilities:
Identifying possible events and preparing proposals
Identifying relevant training events for the Society's training programme
Assisting in the implementation and management of events
Assisting in the organisation of regional events
Organising online events
Co-ordinate a diary of events and meetings
Assist in identifying and managing collaborative events
Liaise with the communications function to promote events
Provide details about events for inclusion on the Society's website

Skills required:
Good multi-tasking and management skills
Ability to research the market for events and training
Excellent writing, grammatical skills and proofreading ability
Good interpersonal skills
Excel, Word, Photoshop, and dbase skills would be useful

Profile:

You will have acquired a good degree in management or similar discipline and have an interest in event management. The role will suit someone who is seeking a career in event management or hospitality and who will take advantage of opportunities this internship provides.

You will be self motivated and ambitious whilst being part of a close team and above all professional with attention to detail and methodology.

You will need boundless energy, enthusiasm, patience and a good sense of humour.

Position:

The internship is offered for 6 months.

Travel expenses will be covered within London and there will be an allowance for lunch.

Send your CV and expression of interest to CSD ...
Due to the popularity of internships we will only respond by email to those who are invited for interview.

For more information about this internship visit this link.

Internships at the Institute for European Environmental Policy Location: Brussels DL: 15 October 2011

Internship in Global Issues and External Action Programme: Autumn 2011
Location: IEEP’s Brussels office
Duration: 3 months to 1 year (starting middle of October 2011 or earlier if possible), although the exact length is negotiable.
Salary and expenses: Unsalaried placement with local travel and lunch expenses paid (€7/day).
IEEP is a leading centre for the analysis, understanding and advancement of environmental and related policies in Europe. We undertake work for a wide range of clients on cutting edge policy research. Further information about IEEP is available from our website (www.ieep.eu).
We currently have one internship vacancy in Brussels within the IEEP Global Issues and External Action Programme, to contribute to a range of research projects on EU external policies and action in the area of environmental protection and sustainable development.
IEEP and its Internship Programme
The IEEP internship programme aims to provide staff with assistance for research, administration and information, to give interns valuable work experience, and to develop relations with university research departments.
Interns should expect to gain exposure to current European and global policy issues and processes and the working methods of a small independent research institute. While a portion of the internship is likely to be administrative in nature, IEEP recognises that most interns will want to undertake substantive research. Thus interns are also given ample opportunity to assist in research projects, attend meetings with IEEP research staff and contribute to IEEP’s information and advisory services, where appropriate.
Internships are flexible and may be performed on an independent basis, as part of an academic requirement, in conjunction with an internship programme, etc.
Internship Job Description
The IEEP Global Issues and External Action Programme works on a variety of projects on global environmental issues and the external environmental policy of the EU, with a focus on the EU’s participation in the negotiation and implementation of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) and in global policy processes, such as the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development scheduled to be held in Brazil in June 2012 (Rio+20).
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The successful internship applicant would work on the following tasks:
- Work on a project on evaluating policy options for EU implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) for Genetic Resources, which will account for a major share of the internship’s time. Specific tasks would primarily involve assisting with the collection of quantitative and qualitative information through literature searches and providing written summaries of research, which will feed into an interim report and final report due respectively at the end of 2011 and in February 2012.
- Support to the organisation of a series of lunchtime events within the framework of the IEEP-IES Environmental Policy Forum, including participants from European institutions, EU Member States’ public authorities, the private sector and other stakeholders.
- Ad-hoc support to ongoing work of the programme on issues related to the preparatory process of Rio+20, the multilateral climate change negotiations, and the EU’s role in the implementation of regional MEAs in Europe, including following key discussion processes and providing written summaries of key papers and documents.
Interns are normally asked to work at least half time (2 ½ days/week) in accordance with a work schedule to be agreed in advance; however, consideration would also be given to applicants wishing to work full time.
During the internship period, interns are covered by IEEP’s workplace accident insurance, covering accidents at work and between home and work. This is not general health or property insurance.
Person Specification
Interested applicants should ideally:
- hold, or be working towards, a degree or equivalent in European affairs, EU or international law, environmental policy, or related subjects;
- have a demonstrated interest in environmental policies;
- have initiative and be flexible with regard to the tasks they may be asked to complete;
- be capable of working independently;
- be a good communicator – written and orally;
- have good organisational skills;
- be reliable and capable of paying close attention to detail; and
- have good computing skills.
IEEP’s Brussels Office operates primarily in English, therefore fluent English, both oral and written, is essential.
For this internship, advanced language skills in French are considered a key asset.
Applicants should send a short letter of motivation, a CV and an acknowledgement that the position is unpaid, preferably by email to mpallemaerts@ieep.eu, or in a sealed envelope addressed to: Dr Marc Pallemaerts, Head of the Global Issues and External Action
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Programme, IEEP, Quai au Foin 55, 1000 Brussels. The email/envelope should be clearly marked: ‘GIEA Intern Autumn 2011’.
All applications must reach us by 15 October 2011 at the latest. Interviews might be held thereafter by telephone or face-to-face in the IEEP office in Brussels.
Due to anticipated interest in the post, we may unfortunately not always be able to reply to unsuccessful applicants.
IEEP strives to be an equal opportunities employer and undertakes that there shall be no discrimination in employment policies or working conditions on grounds of race, ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious or other belief, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

Finance and Office Assistant at Save the Children Location: Brussels DL: 16 October 2011

Save the Children is looking for a Finance and Office Assistant - Please note that we only accept completed application forms (download below) - do not send CVs

Save the Children seeks an experienced and well organised finance and office assistant to support the smooth running of the EU office. The Finance and Office Assistant will be responsible for managing the EU office finances and the daily running of the EU office, including HR and administrative tasks. A successful candidate will have excellent and proven experience with a range of finance functions, including budgeting, accounting and financial reporting. S/he will have excellent office management skills, proven organisational skills and attention to detail. S/he will be service-minded and have solid interpersonal skills, and an ability to successfully manage relations with finance staff, service providers and colleagues. Familiarity with Belgian legislation and procedures in the area of finance and HR is a strong asset. S/he will be fluent in English and have a good command of French.

The post is based in Save the Children’s office in Brussels. Terms and conditions of Belgian law apply.

Starting date: End October (to be confirmed). To Apply: Please read the Job Description and Guidance notes and complete the Application Form and return no later than 16 October 2011

Traineeship at the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements Location: Brussels DL: 24 October 2011

The IFOAM EU Group is looking for
several trainees
starting from November 2011 to April 2011
(for at least 6 months)
Take your chance for an interesting and qualifying experience
in the political scene in Brussels!
The IFOAM EU Group is the European working level of IFOAM, the International
Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements. It represents the whole organic
sector in Europe, ranging from consumer and producer organisations, processors
and retailers to certifiers, consultants and researchers. Through its Brussels
based office the IFOAM EU Group plays a key role in defending and promoting
organic interests in Europe.
What you get from us: An interesting and multifaceted trainee position in the heart of Europe Working experience in agricultural and environmental policies at EU
level Possibility to be part of a booming sector representation Assisting in the coordination of the organic movement in Europe A truly European working environment within a young and committed
European team
What we expect from you: At least BSc degree Interest in organic agriculture Very good English skills. Further languages are an additional asset Computer literacy Sense of responsibility and thorough working style Communication skills and ability to work in a team Your own financial resources to cover your traineeship, e.g. Erasmus-/
Leonardo programme
Please use the attached application form to apply for this trainee position and
return the filled-in form to info@ifoam-eu.org
The application deadline for this traineeship is October 24th, 2011.

Internship at Miller und Meier Consulting Location: Berlin - Germany

Internship with miller und meier consulting,
Political Consulting and Public Affairs 
miller und meier consulting offers internships for students and graduates in the fields of political consulting and public affairs with immediate effect.
Are you interested in strategy consulting, political communication and its practical implementation? Do you want to gain an insight into the exciting everyday life of an agency in the political centre of Berlin? You should then apply for an internship with miller und meier consulting, Political Consulting and Public Affairs!
We offer you

• the possibility to demonstrate your skills in the following areas: comprehensive internet research for proposals, composition of short political analyses, preparation of a newsletter in English, drafting of articles, German/English translations
• participation in all working areas of the agency
• comprehensive overview of the field of political consulting and public affairs
• internship for a period of 3 months minimum, monthly allowance
• a young, flexible, fun and open-minded team, excellent working atmosphere and free coffee, tea and biscuits

We expect

• a minimum of 4 semesters/2 years of studies (subject focus on political science, history, business/economics, communication studies, cultural studies)  
• a general interest in politics, current affairs and political communication
• German language skills: native speaker level required
• excellent written and oral English language skills
• good knowledge of Microsoft Office (esp. MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Interested? Please send your application via email to:
miller und meier consulting, Politikberatung und Public Affairs
Constanze Miller
karriere@miller-meier.de  
www.miller-meier.de 

Internships at the International Council on Human Rights Policy Location: Geneva - Switzerland DL: 21 October 2011

The International Council on Human Rights Policy is seeking interns for a six month period from January -
July 2012. Internships are for graduate students with an interest in specific areas of the ICHRP’s current
work.
INTERNSHIP PERIODS AND DEADLINES
The Internship programme starting and ending dates are 2 January to 30 June 2012.
One or two vacancies are available, depending on the quality of the applications we receive.
The deadline for applications is: 21 October 2011.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING VISA AND PERMITS
Applications are welcomed from candidates from all countries; ICHRP particularly welcomes
applications from outside Europe.
Candidates from countries requiring a visa to live and work in Switzerland should however be aware
that visa and travel applications can be lengthy. Please note that this may change further depending
on the status in the country of current residence, if different from country of origin. (Visit www.ch.ch
and click on “entrée en Suisse” for relevant information). Applicants are advised to apply as soon as
possible.
According to Swiss law persons who will be over the age of 30 on the scheduled date of completion of
the internship are considered ineligible for entry into Switzerland as interns and therefore need not
apply.
Rue Ferdinand-Hodler 17, CH-1207 Geneva, Switzerland ▪ Phone: +41 (0) 22 775 33 00 ▪ Fax: +41 (0) 22 775 33 03 ▪ ichrp@ichrp.org ▪ www.ichrp.org
PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
1. The purposes of the internships are:
a. Provide the intern with experience of current human rights issues at an international level
and an insight into the work of the ICHRP; and
b. Permit the ICHRP to benefit from the assistance and contribution of the selected interns.
2. The relationship between the ICHRP and the intern is intended to be one of mutual benefit.
Interns will work closely with ICHRP staff according to the needs of the work and their own
areas of interest.
3. Interns may be involved, inter alia, in: researching human rights issues, drafting analytical
papers and reports, providing substantive and technical servicing of meetings, providing
support on communication, mailing and database, and supporting other activities, depending
on the ICHRP’s needs. Interns should expect to assist with both research and administrative
work.
QUALITIES REQUIRED
Interns will be selected on the basis of merit taking into account the qualities they demonstrate.
Selection criteria include:  Evidence of a strong interest in the promotion and protection of human rights. Current post-graduate studies and/or a graduate level degree in disciplines related to the
work of the ICHRP e.g. International Law, International Relations, Political Science, History,
Social Sciences. Preference will be given to those, within these disciplines, who havespecialised in human rights. Spoken and written fluency in English. Additional language skills may be an advantage.Computer literacy and familiarity with commonly used software (i.e., Microsoft Office,
Internet applications).A high level of motivation, a responsible attitude and good organisational skills, along
with the ability to work as a member of a team and participate in a wide variety of tasks.
INTERNSHIP DURATION
Internships are offered for a period of six months. In exceptional circumstances, four-month
internships may be offered.

Communications Intern at the Assembly of European Regions Location: Strasbourg - France

The Assembly of European Regions is looking for a Communications Intern for its Press and Communications office in Strasbourg
Starting November 2011 (period of 6 months).

The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is the independent network of regions in wider Europe. Bringing together more than 270 regions from 34 countries and 16 interregional organisations, AER is the political voice of its members and a forum for interregional co-operation.

AER is looking for an intern to work for up to 6 months in its Press and Communications Department, from early November 2011.
The internship will be based in AER's Strasbourg office.



Candidates should have a strong interest - and preferably some experience - in the field of communications/public relations.

Preference will be given to communications students and candidates who speak at least Two European languages.

The successful candidate will be involved in communications-related activities within the Department, including:
Preparation of public information materials such as newsletters and brochures
Supporting the further development of AER's website and online campaigns
Providing creative input for future AER communications initiatives
Management of databases

For all internships within the AER, a contract must be signed by the AER and the student’s home University/School/Institute.
Please note that this is compulsory.

Students receive a grant for their training period.
Please note that travel and living costs must be met by the students. For more information visit this link.