United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Internship

Brussels

The UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is currently seeking an intern to start by 2 July 2012.

Description

The proposed internship lasts for a period of six months and is unpaid. The intern will participate in the various activities of the Legal Unit of the Regional Representation for Western Europe. In particular s/he will contribute to the following tasks:

1. Drafting reports.
2. Country of origin research.
3. Drafting responses to information requests relating to individual cases, asylum law and practice and country of origin information.
4. Monitoring legislative and policy developments on asylum matters at the national (Luxembourg/Belgium) level.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in law. Previous relevant experience in refugee matters or human rights preferred.

Essential

Excellent drafting skills in Dutch (native speaker) and English, preferably with a working knowledge of French.

Location

Brussels

Closing date & How to apply

Your CV and covering letter should be sent by 1 June 2012 to: belbr@unhcr.org, mentioning in the subject "Legal Unit Internship July 2012".