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Justice & Peace Nederland

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Netherlands

**Would you like to experience engaging with inspiring and courageous human rights defenders? And would you like to contribute to the protection of human rights defenders? Then this might be a great opportunity for you!**

Justice & Peace Netherlands is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from individuals who may bring diversity to our team.

To support our Human Rights Defenders team we are looking for:

**Shelter City Intern  
**_32-36 hours, from July to October  
(3 months with a possibility of extension)_

_During temporary relocation in Shelter City, human rights defenders follow a tailormade programme that typically includes capacity building, rest and relaxation, and lobbying and advocacy activities. Human rights defenders staying in The Hague are accommodated by the Shelter City team, including Shelter City Interns who support the defenders and act as their main point of reference. We are looking for  
one intern to join our team._

## Tasks

**Activities:** 

*   You will accompany the human rights defenders in The Hague and act as their main point of reference and support;
*   You will set up their programme in the Netherlands: arrange network meetings, courses, lectures, and social activities;
*   You will organise outreach events such as lectures, documentary screenings, high school visits and other outreach events;
*   You will accompany them to all meetings and events for support and represent Justice & Peace;
*   You will provide practical support during their stay regarding accommodation, public transport, and getting acquainted with the city of The Hague and life in the Netherlands;
*   You will support the (logistical) preparations before, during and after the capacity building sessions organised by Justice & Peace in The Hague (preparing materials, booking venues, accommodation, food arrangements, etc.);
*   You will remain flexible in case of unexpected adjustments to the agenda or needed support;
*   You will perform other tasks relevant to the Shelter City team and Justice & Peace.

## Requirements

**We are looking for a candidate with the following competences:** 

*   You have a strong affinity with justice and human rights issues;
*   You have an educational background in a discipline related to international human rights, law or a field relevant to this position;
*   You are an excellent planner and organiser who likes to get things done and is creative and resourceful;
*   You have excellent oral and written skills in English. Excellent oral and written skills in Spanish is considered a strong asset;
*   You possess and display a high level of sensitivity and knowledge with regard to cultural and other differences (e.g. sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, religion and belief);
*   You have the ability to show commitment, flexibility and empathy, but also to set boundaries when needed;
*   You are result-oriented, proactive, stress-resistant, professional, team player, and open-minded;
*   You live in the vicinity of The Hague. Knowledge about life and social activities in The Hague is considered an asset.

## Benefits

**What we offer:** 

*   A fee of €500 gross per month (based on a full working week of 36 hours);
*   Full reimbursement of actual travel expenses for daily commute (2nd class public transport);
*   A part-time workplace at our office in The Hague city centre;
*   A great atmosphere in a small and dedicated team, where working hard and having fun go hand-in-hand;
*   The opportunity to meet with and learn from international human rights defenders and organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights, human rights defenders, development, and migration.

**Are you interested?** Please send a motivation letter and CV by **5 June 2023** to Anela Galic, Shelter City Programme Officer citing ‘Shelter City Intern’. Interviews with shortlisted candidates are tentatively scheduled to take place in the week of 12 June.

**Note:** Candidates must have legal status allowing you to work in the Netherlands immediately. Justice & Peace is unfortunately unable to support you in acquiring this.

Internship

No experience required / Student

Would you like to experience engaging with inspiring and courageous human rights defenders? And would you like to contribute to the protection of human rights defenders? Then this might be a great opportunity for you!
Justice &amp; Peace Netherlands is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from individuals who may bring diversity to our team.
To support our Human Rights Defenders team we are looking for:
**Shelter City Intern **32-36 hours, from July to October (3 months with a possibility of extension)
During temporary relocation in Shelter City, human rights defenders follow a tailormade programme that typically includes capacity building, rest and relaxation, and lobbying and advocacy activities. Human rights defenders staying in The Hague are accommodated by the Shelter City team, including Shelter City Interns who support the defenders and act as their main point of reference. We are looking for one intern to join our team.
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
Activities: 
<ul>
<li>You will accompany the human rights defenders in The Hague and act as their main point of reference and support;</li>
<li>You will set up their programme in the Netherlands: arrange network meetings, courses, lectures, and social activities;</li>
<li>You will organise outreach events such as lectures, documentary screenings, high school visits and other outreach events;</li>
<li>You will accompany them to all meetings and events for support and represent Justice &amp; Peace;</li>
<li>You will provide practical support during their stay regarding accommodation, public transport, and getting acquainted with the city of The Hague and life in the Netherlands;</li>
<li>You will support the (logistical) preparations before, during and after the capacity building sessions organised by Justice &amp; Peace in The Hague (preparing materials, booking venues, accommodation, food arrangements, etc.);</li>
<li>You will remain flexible in case of unexpected adjustments to the agenda or needed support;</li>
<li>You will perform other tasks relevant to the Shelter City team and Justice &amp; Peace.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
We are looking for a candidate with the following competences: 
<ul>
<li>You have a strong affinity with justice and human rights issues;</li>
<li>You have an educational background in a discipline related to international human rights, law or a field relevant to this position;</li>
<li>You are an excellent planner and organiser who likes to get things done and is creative and resourceful;</li>
<li>You have excellent oral and written skills in English. Excellent oral and written skills in Spanish is considered a strong asset;</li>
<li>You possess and display a high level of sensitivity and knowledge with regard to cultural and other differences (e.g. sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, religion and belief);</li>
<li>You have the ability to show commitment, flexibility and empathy, but also to set boundaries when needed;</li>
<li>You are result-oriented, proactive, stress-resistant, professional, team player, and open-minded;</li>
<li>You live in the vicinity of The Hague. Knowledge about life and social activities in The Hague is considered an asset.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
What we offer: 
<ul>
<li>A fee of €500 gross per month (based on a full working week of 36 hours);</li>
<li>Full reimbursement of actual travel expenses for daily commute (2nd class public transport);</li>
<li>A part-time workplace at our office in The Hague city centre;</li>
<li>A great atmosphere in a small and dedicated team, where working hard and having fun go hand-in-hand;</li>
<li>The opportunity to meet with and learn from international human rights defenders and organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights, human rights defenders, development, and migration.</li>
</ul>
Are you interested? Please send a motivation letter and CV by 5 June 2023 to Anela Galic, Shelter City Programme Officer citing ‘Shelter City Intern’. Interviews with shortlisted candidates are tentatively scheduled to take place in the week of 12 June.
Note: Candidates must have legal status allowing you to work in the Netherlands immediately. Justice &amp; Peace is unfortunately unable to support you in acquiring this.

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