Protection Intern

Assist with legal matters and human rights issues.

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The Hague (Netherlands)

Application deadline 2 years ago: Tuesday 16 Apr 2024 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist with legal matters and human rights issues.

You have:

Advanced or recent graduate student in Law, International and/or European Law, International Relations and Conflict Studies; students from other fields with relevant experience can also apply.
Students or recent graduates (not more than two years graduated) with a legal background are preferred.
Ability to show initiative, work independently and be flexible.
Excellent command of the Dutch language as well as very good English speaking and writing skills.
In-depth knowledge of human rights, Dutch politics, United Nations, and UNHCR.
Preferably knowledge of (Dutch) immigration and administrative law.

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Details

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

H (no hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

InternshipTarget Start Date

2024-05-20Job Posting End Date

April 29, 2024Terms of Reference

Vergevorderde of (net) afgestudeerde student op het gebied van Rechten, internationaal- en/of Europees Recht, Internationale Betrekkingen en Conflictstudies (studenten met een andere studierichting maar met relevante ervaring/kennis kunnen ook solliciteren);

Studenten of (net) afgestudeerden (niet langer dan twee jaar afgestudeerd) met een juridische achtergrond zijn een pre;

In staat zijn om initiatief te tonen, zelfstandig te werk te gaan en flexibel te zijn;

Uitstekende beheersing van de Nederlandse taal alsmede zeer goede Engelse spreek- en schrijfvaardigheid;

Diepgaande kennis van mensenrechten, de Nederlandse politiek, Verenigde Naties en UNHCR;

Bij voorkeur kennis van het (Nederlandse) vreemdelingenrecht en bestuursrecht.

Onder verantwoordelijkheid van de Protection Officer in Den Haag houdt de stagiair(e) zich bezig met de volgende taken: · Het bijhouden van en onderzoek doen naar ontwikkelingen in wetgeving, beleid en jurisprudentie op het gebied van het asielrecht en de positie van vluchtelingen en asielzoekers in Nederland; · Het voorbereiden van antwoorden op informatieverzoeken over vluchtelingenproblematiek afkomstig van overheidsinstellingen, NGOs, particulieren en andere UNHCR-kantoren; · Het opstellen van brieven/interventies inzake individuele zaken waar de beslissing niet in lijn is met UNHCR-richtlijnen;

· Het assisteren met de dagelijkse taken en verantwoordelijkheden van de Protection afdeling van UNHCR Nederland.Standard Job Description

Required Languages

Dutch,

English,

Desired Languages

Additional Qualifications

Skills

PR-Asylum related law, policy and procedures, PR-Human Rights, PR-Local integrationEducation

Certifications

Work Experience

Other information

Candidates who are not nationals of The Netherlands must hold a valid residence/work permit in The Netherlands at the time of application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based

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Can you describe a situation where you had to work independently on a project?	This question assesses your ability to work independently and take initiative.	Detail a specific project, your approach, and the outcome.
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Give an example of a time you had to adapt to a significant change at work or school.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you know about the current asylum laws in the Netherlands?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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