Volunteers and Researchers Program - Al-Marsad

Volunteers and Researchers Program

InternshipsAl-Marsad’s Internship Programme provides an opportunity for individuals to gain practical experience of working in the field with a human rights organisation. Al-Marsad chooses applicants who will benefit most from the experience, as well as those who can contribute most to the organisation based on their skills and interests, and Al-Marsad’s current needs.(Note – Al-Marsad also hosts visiting international law specialists, lawyers, human rights defenders, researchers, etc.)

Activities

In brief, activities include: legal and factual research; writing short reports and statements; producing website and social media content; participating in field trips; and administrative tasks. Interns should expect a combination of challenging and routine tasks.

Duration and Compensation

Internships are full-time, run for a period of three to six months, and are voluntary (unpaid). Interns are responsible for securing independent funding to cover travel, accommodation, living expenses, including health insurance. Interns must arrange their own funding for all costs associated with their internship. Prospective interns must make sure — before accepting an internship with Al-Marsad — that they have sufficient funding for the entire period of their internship.

Highly desirable requirements

Postgraduate degree in law, specialising in international human rights law, humanitarian law and/or international criminal law. However, again, people with postgraduate degrees in international relations, political science, Middle Eastern studies, or similar fields are encouraged to apply.Knowledge of Publishing software: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Scribus, etc.; and WordPress.Knowledge of photography and videography.

Essential requirements

Undergraduate degree. Preference will given to people with an undergraduate degree in law. However, people with degrees in international relations, political science, Middle Eastern studies, or other relevant fields are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Fluency in written and spoken English. The working languages of Al-Marsad are Arabic and English. Knowledge of Arabic is helpful, but not required. Other language skills are a plus (e.g., Hebrew, French, Spanish, German).Computer literacy, including familiarity with MS Office Suite.

Submitting an application

Applicants must submit, in four separate attachments: (i) a cover letter; (ii) a current CV; (iii) an unedited writing sample; and (iv) two referees. The referees should be the names and contact details of persons who have known you in a professional capacity. To apply, send applications via e-mail to Dr. Nizar Ayoub at marsad@golan-marsad.org, or nizar@golan-marsad.org.

Please indicate the dates of your envisaged internship. It is recommended you submit an application at least three months before the suggested starting date of the internship. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Al-Marsad endeavours to inform all candidates of its decision with regard to their application at last two months prior to the requested starting date of the internship.Interns are required to comply with Al-Marsad’s policies and rules relating to health and safety, cultural diversity, and equal opportunity.

For further information concerning the practicalities of the internship, please see:

Internship Guide

Internships Al-Marsad’s

Internship Programme provides an opportunity for individuals to gain practical experience of working in the field with a human rights organisation. Al-Marsad chooses applicants who will benefit most from the experience, as well as those who can contribute most to the organisation based on their skills and interests, and Al-Marsad’s current needs.(Note – Al-Marsad also hosts visiting international law specialists, lawyers, human rights defenders, researchers, etc.)