CICC Spanish Information Intern

This internship is with WFM's Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) project. The CICC is looking for a Spanish Information Intern to assist the Spanish Communications Officer with various translation needs, including background and information papers, CICC fact sheets, articles for newsletters and other translations as needed. The Spanish Information Intern will also assist with the moderation of the Spanish list serve and some media-related work. The internship can be full-time or part-time (2-3 days per week), must be for a period of 2-4 months, and doesn’t necessarily have to be in house. Please note that this internship is unpaid.

ABOUT THE CICC

The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) includes 2,500 civil society organizations in 150 different countries working in partnership to strengthen international cooperation with the ICC; ensure that the Court is fair, effective and independent; make justice both visible and universal; and advance stronger national laws that deliver justice to victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced undergraduate or graduate student working towards degree in Translation Studies, Law, Human Rights, or related field.
• Knowledge of International Criminal Law is helpful but not necessary.
• Spanish native speaker preferred.

REMUNERATION

Unfortunately, internships at the CICC are unpaid. We recommend all prospective candidates to seek financial assistance from their academic institutions or seek outside fellowships, grants and personal resources. The CICC cannot sponsor individuals applying for internships to help them obtain visas.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, 2 references and a translation sample from English to Spanish (1 page maximum) on a related topic via email:

internship@coalitionfortheicc.org

or mail to:

The Coalition for International Criminal Court
Attn: Internship Coordinator
708 Third Avenue, 24th floor
New York, NY 10017
USA

Please include the name of the internship in the subject of the email and the cover letter. Be sure to indicate your approximate start date.

No Phone Inquiries Please