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International Institute for Justice and Development is looking for a Justice Program Support Intern

Location: Massachusetts, USA

Job Type: Internship

Salary: This internship is unpaid, but may be used for course credit, where applicable.

Description: Justice Program Support Intern

The justice program support internship offers an excellent opportunity for students looking to obtain experience in international NGOs and to learn more about democracy and rule of law issues, with a focus on Africa. Interns will work on a range of activities including research focused on democratic governance, as well as justice system reform projects for African countries. This is an opportunity to learn more about the legal environment and justice system institutions of African countries.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with research of information, legal documents, legislations, and institutional practices and procedures needed to assess justice systems.
• Select and analyse information on the justice system institutions (judiciary, police force, prison system, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms) of assigned countries.
• Assist in drafting and/or updating country profiles.
• Assist with updating database of justice system indicators for assigned countries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in current undergraduate or graduate program.
• At least one year of office or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated interest in international justice, democracy, and rule of law issues.
• Strong understanding of contemporary socio-political issues in Africa.
• Proficiency in Internet and Library Research.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Students in graduate programs in political science and international relations, as well as law students, preferred.
• Ability to read and write in French desired.

Note: Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be notified.

Interested candidates please apply with your resume, cover letter and a 3-5-page writing sample and Mail to: Internship Coordinator: 38 Montvale Avenue, Suite 105, Stoneham, MA 02180