Al-Haq‘s Internship Programme provides an opportunity for individuals to gain practical experience by working on the ground with a human rights organisation. Al-Haq chooses applicants who will most benefit from the experience as well as those who can contribute the most to the organisation, based on their skills and interests and Al-Haq‘s current needs. Al-Haq principally recruits interns to work in its Legal Research and Advocacy Department, but will consider intern applications to work in Monitoring and Documentation, Media, Library, or Administration.

Internships are fulltime, run for a period of three to six months, and are voluntary (unpaid). Interns receive medical insurance, accommodation and reimbursement of local work-related travel expenses, but otherwise must arrange their own funding for all costs associated with their internship.  Prospective interns must make sure – before accepting an internship at Al-Haq – that they have sufficient funding for the entire period of their internship.

Intern duties in Al-Haq‘s Legal Research and Advocacy Department include researching legal and factual issues, drafting various releases, assisting in international advocacy activities, field trips, and administrative tasks. Interns should expect a combination of challenging and routine tasks. Applicants should have a degree in international law, international relations, political science, Middle Eastern studies, or another relevant field.  Those with a postgraduate degree are strongly encouraged to apply.  Familiarity with the history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is essential. Knowledge of international human rights, humanitarian law and international criminal law is highly desirable. The working languages of Al-Haq are Arabic and English. Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic is helpful, but not required. Computer literacy and familiarity with word-processing programs is essential.

Applicants must submit, in four separate attachments, a cover letter, current CV, an unedited writing sample, and two references (names and contact details of persons having known you in a professional capacity) to Wisam Ahmad (wahmad @ alhaq. org). Please indicate the dates of your envisaged internship.  It is recommended to submit the application at least three months before the suggested starting date of the internship. Al-Haq strives to inform all candidates of the decision with regard to their application at least two months before the requested starting date of the internship.

Interns are required to comply with Al-Haq‘s policy and rules relating to health and safety, cultural diversity, equal opportunities and security regulations.

Note: The Internship Programme does not lead to employment with Al-Haq.