INTERNSHIPS

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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