The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN) was founded in January 1997 in response to the Barcelona Declaration of November 1995 and the establishment of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership (EMP). It is the coordinating body of about eighty human rights organisations and institutions as well as individuals from over thirty countries in the region. Rooted in civil society the EMHRN seeks to develop and strengthen partnerships between NGOs in the EuroMed region, i.e. networking aimed at strengthening the capacity of members to act and interact within the context of the region and the Barcelona process and other EU-Arab cooperation frameworks. The Brussels’ office advocates for human rights with the EU institutions and within the framework of the Barcelona Process, Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and European Neighbourhood Policy.

The EMHRN Brussels office offers a limited number of internships for a period from 4 months to a year starting March. A small internships allowance might be possible (reimbursement of expenses or Convention).

The internship offers the possibility to learn about the work of the EMHRN, especially its advocacy and communication/media actions in Brussels. It consists of administrative support and assistance in the following areas:

•    Monitoring EU, EMP and ENP human rights aspects

•    Advocacy work

•    Communication with EMHRN members, EU institutions, media, NGOs and partners

•    Carry out research, draft papers

•    Support to on going projects and activities of the Brussels office

•    Updating contacts’ database

•    Filing, drafting correspondence, translating, proofreading, organization of meetings and travels

Qualifications:

•    Interest in human rights issues and the Euro-Mediterranean region

•    Knowledge of EU policies and institutions

•    Fluent written and oral knowledge of French and English.  Arabic is an asset 

•    Strong IT Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database)

•    Knowledge of communication and media work is an asset

•    The interns should be self-motivated, well organized and able to work fast

To apply: