Europe & Central Asia Division Intern

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   Conducting background desk research, drafting research and advocacy materials, and monitoring and analyzing political, legal, and human rights developments across the region;

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   Assisting with preparing briefings, supporting outreach to government officials, diplomats, journalists, and civil society partners;

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   Depending on the focus of ongoing projects, the intern may have opportunities to participate in meetings, for instance in German government ministries and in parliament, attend external events, and contribute to rapid-response research; and

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   Other related assignments will be given as they arise and match the interns interest.

The intern will also have opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, special events relating to human rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. As an HRW intern, students will take skills acquired in university and through social commitment and apply them in a professional setting.

1. Eligible applicants include students enrolled in a university or other academic institutions for the duration of the internship term.

2. Applicants must be eligible for a pflichtpraktikum, i.e. this should be a mandatory internship in relation to their studies.

3. The successful candidate should have strong knowledge of the workings of the EU institutions and their policies.

4. Students with relevant coursework focusing on the EU, Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Central Asia, Turkey, human rights, and international law are strongly encouraged to apply.

5. Strong writing and research skills with previous experience in EU policy, human rights, or in countries of the region is highly desirable.

6. Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English is essential. Speaking, reading, and writing skills in German, is desirable.

7. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable with a strong interest in human rights.

8. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, internet applications) are required.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.