Inter - University Video Lectures Programme Intern (Remote)

Organizational Context

The United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) is based in The Hague, Netherlands, and Arusha, Tanzania. This internship is within the Registry's Mechanism Information Programme for Affected Communities (MIP), which supports communities impacted by the conflicts of the 1990s in the former Yugoslavia. The role contributes to preserving the legacies of the ICTR and ICTY.

Job Purpose

This remote internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in research, public information, and community outreach within the field of international criminal justice. The intern will support the Mechanism Information Programme for Affected Communities (MIP) in its mission to inform and support communities affected by past conflicts. By contributing to various communication projects, the intern will help raise awareness, foster understanding, and support reconciliation efforts related to war crimes. This role is crucial for disseminating information about the ongoing work and legacy of the ICTY and IRMCT, ensuring historical accountability and promoting peace.

Responsibilities

The intern will collaborate closely with MIP staff to support communication projects. Key duties include conducting legal research using ICTY/IRMCT databases, drafting various documents and publications, and contributing ideas for public information products such as videos and online exhibitions. The role involves assisting with social media campaigns to raise awareness about the legacy of the ICTY and IRMCT, and supporting media monitoring efforts. Additionally, the intern will draft correspondence, newsletters, news items, brochures, talking points, and presentations. Responsibilities also extend to attending meetings, preparing minutes, and assisting in the organization of online events like lectures and workshops.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is explicitly required for this internship. However, the role offers hands-on experience in research, public information, and community outreach within international criminal justice. Desirable experience may include familiarity with legal research, content creation, and social media communication, particularly related to historical events or justice mechanisms.

Skills

Legal research, document drafting, content creation (videos, social media), public information dissemination, community outreach, social media communication, media monitoring, event organization support, meeting minute preparation, strong written and verbal communication in English.

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