Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Internships in the Human Rights Unit Dublin &
the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations in Geneva

Open to Final Year students & graduates*

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade invites applications for internships in its Human Rights Unit in Dublin and in the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations in Geneva. I would be grateful if you could bring this notice to the attention of your students and alumni.

The promotion and protection of human rights are accorded a high priority in Irish foreign policy. The Human Rights Unit coordinates policy and helps ensure that human rights concerns are given full expression in all areas of the Government’s foreign policy. There are three positions available at HQ in Dublin, all are for a period of eleven months; one position will commence in July 2013, with the other two commencing in September 2013.A number of positions will be available in Geneva. A shortlist of suitable candidates will be established from which the internship positions will be filled.

* Studentsmay submit an application on the basis that if called for interview,they will be required to produce evidence of results.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications/experience:

· A first or second class honours degree in Law, International Relations, Human Rights, Politics or another relevant discipline is required.

· A good knowledge, academic or practical, of Human Rights Law is highly desirable.

· A strong interest in human rights and current affairs is desirable.

· Previous work experience with governmental, international or non-governmental organisations working in the field of Human Rights would also be an advantage.

· Strong research skills and the ability to present factual information effectively, both orally and in writing are essential.

· Flexibility, initiative, good judgement, the ability to work with a team and good computer skills are essential also.

· Proficiency in the French language, while not essential, is desirable.

Candidates wishing to apply for the intern positions should complete the application form (see below for the English and Irish versions; - please do NOT submit CVs). If candidates wish to be considered for positions in Geneva, this should be clearly indicated. Completed application forms, clearly marked, INTERN APPLICATION, should be submitted by close of business on Tuesday 2 April 2013 to

Mr Colin Wrafter
Director
Human Rights Unit
Department of Foreign Affairs
79-80 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
Email:

Applications can be submitted by post or by e-mail. Applications received after the closing date for applications will not be considered. Selection will be on the basis of a competitive interview. If a large number of applications is received, candidates will be short listed for interview on the basis of information supplied in their application. Interviews will take place in Dublin the week beginning Monday 29 April 2013.

The pay rate applicable to all interns is that of the first point on the Executive Officer standard scale. There is no entitlement to Civil Service status.

Citizens of non-European Economic Area (EEA) States are not eligible to compete. The EEA consists of the member states of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Special conditions may apply to citizens of Bulgaria and Romania with regards their eligibility to be employed and work in Ireand.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity. It is important to note that canvassing will disqualify applicants automatically.

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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE

HUMAN RIGHTS UNIT

INTERN POSITION

APPLICATION FORM

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Surname ______

First Name (s) ______

Date of Birth ______

Address ______

______

______

______

Telephone ______

Email ______

I wish to apply for:

□ the internship in the Human Rights Unit, Dublin

□ the internship in the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN, Geneva

□ both of the above internships

PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS AND A BALLPOINT PEN OR A CLEARLY LEGIBLE COMPUTER FONT TO COMPLETE THIS FORM.

EDUCATION

SECOND LEVEL

School attended ______

______

Examination ______(e.g. Leaving Certificate, A-Levels, etc.)

Year ______State the year in which examination took place

Please indicate the subjects examined and grades achieved in the final examination from second level (Irish Leaving Certificate, or equivalent)

Subject / Grade / Level

THIRD LEVEL

Primary Degree

Full Title of Degree / University, College or Examining Authority / Subjects studied in final exam / Grade Obtained (e.g. Pass, 2.2, 2.1, 1 etc. * / Year in which Degree/
Qualification was obtained

* You may attach transcripts of results to the application form, if you wish

Additional Qualifications (if relevant)

Full Title of Qualification / University, College or Examining Authority / Subjects studied in final exam / Grade Obtained (e.g. Pass, 2.2, 2.1, 1 etc. / Year in which Degree/
Qualification was obtained

WORK EXPERIENCE

Starting with your most recent work experience, please give a short outline of your work experience, describing your responsibilities and whatever experience you think would be of particular relevance and value to the position of intern in the Human Rights Unit

Period of Employment / Employer / Job Title / Brief Description of Role

FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS

Please indicate your level of language proficiency.

Language / Proficiency (Please tick applicable)
Fluent □ Moderate □
Fluent □ Moderate □
Fluent □ Moderate □
Fluent □ Moderate □

COMPUTER SKILLS

Please indicate your level of computer skills below

REFEREES

Please give the name and contact details of two referees, at least one of whom should be an academic. Please indicate if you do not wish us to contact these referees without notifying you in advance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Give a brief outline (approx. 300 words) of why you are interested in this position, how you would benefit from it and of the particular skills, qualities and experience you would bring to the position, with a particular focus on how these tie in with Ireland’s human rights priorities. Please indicate also where you expect to be in professional terms in five years time.

AN ROINN GNÓTHAÍ EACHTRACHA AGUS TRÁDÁLA

AONAD CHEARTA DAONNA

INTÉIRNEACHT

FOIRM IARRATAIS

SONRAÍ PEARSANTA:

Sloinne ______

Ainm ______

Dáta Breithe ______

Seoladh ______

______

______

______

Guthán ______

Ríomhphost ______

Is mian liom iarratas a dhéanamh ar:

□ an intéirneacht san Aonad Cearta Daonna, Baile Átha Cliath

□ an intéirneacht i Misean Buan na hÉireann chuig na Náisiún Aontaithe, an Ghinéiv

□ an dá intéirneacht thuas

NÍ MÓR CEANNLITREACHA BLOIC A ÚSAID CHUN AN FHOIRM SEO A CHOMHLÁNÚ

OIDEACHAS

DARA LEIBHÉAL

Scoil inar fhreastal tú ______

______

Scrúdú ______(m.s. Ardteist, A-Levels, srl.)

Bliain ______(Luaigh an bhliain a rinneadh an scrúdú)

Ní mór cur síos a dhéanamh ar na hábhair a rinneadh agus na torthaí a fuarathas sa scrúdú deireanach ag an dara leibhéal (Ardteist nó a comhionann)

Ábhar / Grád / Leibhéal

TRÍÚ LEIBHÉAL

Bun-Chéim

Teideal Iomlán na Céime / Ollscoil, Coláiste nó Údarás Scrúdaithe / Na hÁbhair sa scrúdú deireanach / Grád a gnóthaíodh (m.s. Pas, 2.2, 2.1, 1 srl. *) / Bliain gnóthú na Céime/
Cáilíochta

* Is féidir athscríbhinn de do thorthaí a cur leis an bhfoirm seo, más mian leat.

Cáilíochtaí Breise (más cuí)

Teideal Iomlán na cáilíochta / Ollscoil, Coláiste nó Údarás Scrúdaithe / Na hÁbhair sa scrúdú deireanach / Grád a gnóthaíodh (m.s. Pas, 2.2, 2.1, 1 srl. *) / Bliain gnóthú na Céime/
Cáilíochta

TAITHÍ OIBRE

Ag tosú le do thaithí is déanaí, déan cur síos ar do thaithí oibre, do fhreagrachtaí agus conas mar a bheadh an taithí tairbheach agus ábhartha mar intéirneach san Aonad Um Chearta an Duine.

Tréimhse fostaithe / Fostóir / Teideal an Phoist / Cur síos ar an bpost

SCILEANNA TEANGACHA IASACHTA

Luaigh an líofacht atá agat i dteangacha iasachta

Teanga / Líofacht (cuir x sa bhosca oiriúnach)
Líofa □ Measartha □
Líofa □ Measartha □
Líofa □ Measartha □
Líofa □ Measartha □

SCILEANNA RÍOMHAIREACHTA

Luaigh na scileanna atá agat maidir le ríomharaíocht

TAGRAÍ

Ní mór ainmneacha agus sonraí a thabhairt de bheirt tagraí, (Ba cóir go mbeadh duine díobh ina thagraí acadúil). Ní mór a rá mura n-oireann sé go ndéanfaimís teagmháil leo, i ngan fhios duit.

EOLAS BREISE

Déan cur síos (circa. 300focal) ar na fáthanna a bhfuil suim agat sa phost seo, an tairbhe a bhainfeá as agus ar na buanna agus an taithí a thabharfá chuig an post, ag diriú go háirithe ar an tslí a bhaineann siad seo leis na tosaíochtaí cearta daonna ata ag Éireann. Comh maith le sin, déan cur síos ar cá súil leat a bheith ó thaobh do gairme de, i chúig bliana,