The International Development Law Organization (IDLO)-Vacancy Announcement

Vacancy Announcement 
Title: Program Development Intern 
Category: Internship 
Type of Contract: Internship Agreement 
Duty Station: The Hague 

ABOUT IDLO The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments and empowers people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable development and economic opportunity. We contribute to creating stable and inclusive societies where every person can live free from fear and want, in dignity and under the rule of law. To learn more about IDLO, please visit our website www.idlo.int or follow us on Twitter @IDLO

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMIDLO internship programs are designed to provide a mutually beneficial relationship between IDLO and university students, young graduates, post-graduate students, or persons similarly situated (collectively referred to as Interns). IDLO offers interns an exceptional learning experience in an international organization and increases their awareness and knowledge of legal issues in the development arena. Internships also benefit IDLO by allowing participants to contribute their skills and competencies to the realization of IDLO’s strategic goals and mission. Interns are fully involved in the work program of the Unit or Department that has selected them to carry out assignments relevant to their studies and experiences under the supervision of IDLO staff. IDLO provides all full time interns with a monthly stipend of €600. Internships are offered for 3 months and are renewable up to a maximum of 6 months. Full-time placements (5 days a week) are strongly preferred. Applicants available for less than 3 days a week will not be considered. For more information about IDLO’s Internship Program visit:

THE INTERNSHIPReporting to the Director Programs or Director of Global Initiatives and working under the direct supervision of the Senior Program Development Advisor, the Intern will provide support to Program Development Officers in The Hague office. The Intern will substantially contribute to all stages of program development. This will include but not necessarily be limited to, the following duties:

•  Undertake legal, economic and political contextual research on countries and regions in which IDLO is developing or intends to develop programming Support the identification of donor governments, agencies and private sources of potential funding for programming;

• Undertake document needs assessments, utilizing functional tools such as SWOT Analysis, data collection, and utilizing logical frameworks based on theory of change;
• Substantively contribute to the design of country, regional or thematic results-based project proposals in line with IDLO’s strategic plan, in line with institutional practices, processes and procedures, and utilizing standardized program cycle management tools, such as logical models and frameworks, work plans, monitoring reports, and others;
•  Draft project proposals including competitive bids and grant applications liaising with all relevant colleagues (budget, legal, communications, research, evaluation, HR) across IDLO offices and in the field;
•  Liaise with respective team members to ensure that program proposals cover monitoring and evaluation of project activities including planning and managing the program outputs, benchmarks, and other milestones to be cleared; 

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Educational qualifications

•   Minimum of a university degree in: law, business development, international studies, social science or a related field. 

• Experience 

•  Legal, economic and political contextual research experience would be an advantage; 
•  Previous professional experience in the area of law and development, international human rights law, international criminal law, and/or sustainable development issues is highly desirable; 
•  Experience working within an international setting (UN, IGO, international NGO) is desirable; 
•  Proven expertise in quality report drafting is desirable. 

•  Languages 

•  English (other major language competency desirable – French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian) 

• Technical competencies 

•  Excellent English drafting skills 
•  Excellent empirical research skills 
•  Competency in office software including excel 

Behavioral competencies 

 Demonstrated strong time-management skills and excellent ability to adhere to tight deadlines;

  Demonstrated strong inter-personal skills and ability to work harmoniously with various teams on short notice; 

 Excellent research and writing skills; 

 Ability to accept delegation of duties

HOW TO APPLY

 All interested applicants are encouraged to apply via our website www.idlo.org/interns and submit the completed IDLO Personal History Form (PHF), resume and cover letter. 

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome and encourage diverse applications.

DISCLAIMER AND CLOSING DATE 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the staff member assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The Director-General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities or even to cancel the recruitment to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Application deadline is March 15, 2017. (23.59 Rome time)

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