Operations Management Internship, “Americas” office At International Federation for Human Rights

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organization whose mission is to promote the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It brings together 188 national associations for the defense of human rights from five continents.

The intern will participate in the activities of the “Americas” office, such as:

• Preparing for fact-finding and advocacy missions
• Drafting documents, press releases and urgent appeals
• Preparing events in Europe and/or abroad, monitoring developments in the human rights situation in the region, particularly in Mexico, Nicaragua, in Guatemala, Colombia, Argentina and Venezuela
• Proofreading, editing and translating internal publications and other documents.

Trainee profile:

• He/she is preparing a master’s degree in law / international law / human rights / international relations; legal training will be highly appreciated.
• He/she is fluent in Spanish and has a good knowledge of French and/or English. A good knowledge of Portuguese would be a plus.
• He/she has a keen interest in international law and the defense of human rights in the region and beyond.
• He/she has knowledge of Libre Office.
• He/she has an interest in teamwork.

Internship conditions:

• Mandatory condition: hold an internship agreement issued by a French law faculty.
• Remuneration: 659.76 euros/month for a full-time internship.
• Hourly rate: 39 hours with RTT and accumulation of leave.
• Meal vouchers with a nominal value of €9, 60% covered by the FIDH.
• 50% coverage for public transport with proof.
• Teleworking possible

Internship to complete: from February 19, 2024.

Duration of the internship: 6 months

Lieu : Paris

The candidate must be in total agreement with the values ​​of the International Secretariat of FIDH (professionalism, respect, commitment, equality, integrity, participation, audacity), as well as with the fights of FIDH for the defense of the human rights of all peoples, everywhere in the world, as explained in its statutes and through its publications accessible on its website: www.fidh.org.

FIDH seeks diversity and is committed to equality by not practicing any discrimination in its recruitment practices, without distinction of race, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, state of health or any other status protected by French and international human rights legislation.

In the case of people with disabilities, we ask you to indicate your special needs in your application letter. Reasonable adjustments will be made to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the recruitment process.

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organization whose mission is the promotion of the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It brings together 188 national associations for the defense of human rights present on five continents.

The intern will participate in the activities of the “Americas” office, such as:

• the preparation of investigative and advocacy missions
• drafting documents, press releases, urgent calls
• the preparation of events in Europe and/or abroad
• monitor the evolution of the human rights situation in the region, in particular Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Colombia, Argentina and Venezuela.
• proofreading, editing, translation of internal publications and other documents

Intern Profile:

• He/she is in preparation for a third cycle diploma of the Master’s type in Law / International Law / Human Rights / International Relations; Having a legal training will be very valuable
• He/she has perfect command of Spanish, and good knowledge of French and/or English. Having knowledge of Portuguese will be a plus
• He/she has a strong interest in international law and in the defense of human rights in the region and in other regions
• Has knowledge of Libre Office.
• He/she has an interest in working in a team

Practice conditions:

• Mandatory condition: have an internship agreement issued by a French law teaching center.
• Remuneration: 659.76 euros/month for a full-time internship.
• Price per hour: 39 hours with RTT and vacation accumulation
• 2 days off (reduced hours) per month.
• Food vouchers with a nominal value of €9, paid 60% by FIDH.
• 50% of the cost of public transport is covered, with proof of payment.
• Teleworking possible

Internships to be carried out: starting February 19, 2024.

Duration of the internship: 6 months

Place: Paris

The candidate must be in total agreement with the values ​​of the FIDH International Secretariat (professionalism, respect, commitment, equality, integrity, participation, audacity), as well as with the fights carried out by FIDH for the defense of the human rights of all people, anywhere in the world, as explained in its statutes and through its publications accessible from its website: www.fidh.org 

FIDH seeks diversity and is committed to equality by not discriminating in its hiring practices, without distinction, based on race, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status or any other situation protected by French and international human rights legislation.

For people with disabilities, we ask that you indicate your special needs in your cover letter. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process.