Intern - Public Information

Work Location

The Hague

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It is composed of 15 judges, elected by the General Assembly and the Security Council. The Court has a twofold role: first, to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States; and, second, to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by duly authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies. The Court is the only principal organ of the United Nations not serviced by the Secretariat. The Court has its own administration, the Registry, which provides judicial support to the Court and acts as a permanent administrative organ. The Registry is headed by a Registrar, elected by the Court. An integral part of the Registry of the Court, the Information Department, is responsible for ensuring that the ICJ’s proceedings are accessible to its target audiences, including the diplomatic corps, media, academic community and general public, and for raising awareness and promoting greater understanding the Court’s role and activities. The Information Department is looking for interns, preferably with a basic knowledge of international law, and of the role of the Court in general. This internship will provide students and young professionals with an opportunity to apply their knowledge and experience in an international environment. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Information Department, the successful intern will be actively involved in most aspects of the Department’s work, providing particular support in: - the organisation of public sittings, special events, high profile visits and outreach activities; - developing a social media content calendar, drafting posts for social media platforms and compiling analytic data; - drafting website content and providing input for various multimedia projects; - researching content and compiling statistics on Court activity for printed and online materials; - drafting presentations and other written materials; - contributing to daily media monitoring; - organizing the department’s photo database and archive; - assisting in the maintenance of the department’s diplomatic mailing list and other daily administrative tasks.

Qualifications/special skills

The incumbent must have completed minimum a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, communications, public relations, international law or international relations.Recent completion or enrolment in a Master’s program in the same field will be considered as an advantage. While practical experience is not an essential prerequisite for selection, practical experience that is relevant to the work of the department would be considered an asset. Experience in a multi-cultural environment Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools. Excellent communications skills Strong writing and editing skills Excellent research and drafting skills Knowledge of the UN, international law and the Court in general

Languages

English and French are the official and working languages of the International Court of Justice. A good command of either English or French is required. Knowledge of the other language would be considered an asset. Knowledge of other official UN languages or Dutch is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.