The European Institutions Office of Amnesty International is seeking an intern to assist the Executive Officers in their tasks in the field of External Relations/ Council of Europe, in particular in relation to their crisis reaction work including focus on the crackdown on human rights in Turkey and the ongoing Myanmar human rights crisis. Other areas of focus may arise. This is a 6 month, fixed term opportunity.

ABOUT THE ROLE
As Foreign Policy Intern-Crisis Support you will be assisting the Executive Officers & EU Advocacy Coordinator with the representation of Amnesty International vis -vis the European Institutions (CoE and EU). You will assist in setting up meetings, note-taking and coordinating visits of colleagues from other Regional Offices of Amnesty to Brussels and other administrative tasks as required.

ABOUT YOU
A highly advanced communicator with fluency in English and proficiency in French, you will have experience in working with at least one of the European Union Institutions. You will have an educational background in political sciences, international/European law, international relations or human rights law, or equivalent work-related experience. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team with the capability to multi-task on several files at the same time.

ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We reach almost every country in the world and have:
* more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
* more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT
If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click  Apply for this Role'below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

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