Field-based Intern

Organization: American Bar Association

Website: ABA

Title: Intern

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Compensation: Unpaid

Description:
The ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is currently seeking a candidate for its International Volunteer Internship Program in the Europe and Eurasia Division to work primarily on its program in Armenia. The Armenia internship is well suited for recent graduates or students currently enrolled in master’s or law programs. Candidates should have a proven background and interest in the region and international affairs and have excellent written and cross-cultural communication skills.

The Armenia internship will provide the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the U.S. Government assistance process, legal reform initiatives and priorities for democratization in the country, and international development in general. The intern will attend meetings and events with members of staff and other interns.  

This internship will be offered for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer term. Funding, including travel to and from Armenia, is not available for this position and candidates are encouraged to seek funding or fellowships from their universities. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from a master’s or law program
• highly motivated and proactive in engaging program goals with independent initiative
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• knowledge and interest in political developments and the transition process in Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukraine
• organized, analytical, priority-minded, and detail-oriented
• flexibility to work as a group member as well as independently and able to communicate with others from various backgrounds
• language skills in Russian or Armenian preferred

To Apply: Apply here


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