The Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group welcomes applications for
unpaid internship positions from qualified and committed
individuals.
The Palestinian Human
Rights Monitoring Group welcomes applications for unpaid internship
positions from qualified and committed individuals. Given the
seriousness of the work and unfortunate experiences in the past,
priority will be given to those who come as part of an organized
course of study or program. Additionally, due to the PHRMG's
emphasis on the production of in-depth research reports on important
human rights issues, placements normally will be made only for a
minimum of six months. In exceptional circumstances shorter
placements will be considered.
Requirements:
A degree from a
college or university meeting the equivalent of a U.S. B.A.
Current enrollment
in a graduate or professional degree program or exceptional
knowledge of the region or the field of human rights.
Potential interns
must be responsible and committed individuals who have a
demonstrated ability to complete projects on time Fluency in
English.
Strong competency in working with computers.
A
demonstrated commitment to human rights.
Previous international travel and experience.
Demonstrated ability to work with peoples of different cultures
and traditions.
Applicants should be highly-motivated self-starters, able to
work on their own without constant supervision, while
simultaneously being able to see themselves as part of a team.
What we offer?
Working experience
in a high-profile local human rights organization.
A
unique insight into the realities of the Middle East and of the
state-building process in Palestine.
The opportunity to explore in depth a particular human rights
topic of importance to the region, to be determined by the
intern in consultation with PHRMG.
Publication of the research report in PHRMG's bi-monthly
magazine, the Palestinian Human Rights Monitor, printed in
Arabic and in English and available on our website.
Application procedure:
Those interested in
applying for an internship with the Palestinian Human Rights
Monitoring Group should submit the following materials at least two
months before the start of the proposed internship:
A
letter of application detailing the applicant's reasons for
desiring an internship, the goals for the internship period, and
relevant work or volunteer experience, as well as international
experience.
A
resume.
A
letter from the applicant's academic advisor or program director
(where relevant) also should be sent to the PHRMG. This letter
should detail the nature of the program and provide the
director's candid assessment of the applicant's strengths and
weaknesses.
Two letters of recommendation. One letter should be from an
individual familiar with the applicant's academic abilities (the
previously mentioned letter from the academic advisor or program
director will suffice). The other letter should be from an
individual with exceptional knowledge of the applicant's
character and personality.
All individuals accepted as interns along with their
institutions will be required to execute a formal Internship
Agreement.
Materials should be sent
via post or e-mail to:
PHRMG
P.O. Box 19918
East Jerusalem, 91198 via Israel
admin@phrmg.org