Russian speaking NGO skills internship

PLACEMENT DESCRIPTION:

The four-month internship placement will take place in EHRAC’s offices in Middlesex University. Successful candidates will be required to carry out both substantive and administrative tasks relating to EHRAC’s work.

TASKS WILL INCLUDE:

Administrative office tasks such as taking minutes, filing and assisting with organising events; writing case summaries and monitoring the Russian-speaking press and producing updates on coverage; translating correspondence between EHRAC staff and partners.

EHRAC maintains duplicate legal case files in London for all of our cases at the European Court. These files are in Russian and English, and maintaining them is critical to our work. In the first few weeks of any internship, learning how to maintain legal files will be a primary task, with additional duties being added according to the intern’s interests and EHRAC’s needs.

INTERN PROFILE (essential criteria):

• Professional standard oral and written communication skills (Russian)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
• Strong interest in human rights and/or the NGO sector
• Proven experience of administrative and organisational skills
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise competing workloads and work independently
• Adaptable and flexible approach; willingness to be involved in all areas of EHRAC’s work
• Commitment to 2-3 days per week for a minimum four-month period
• An existing right to live and work in the UK (please provide proof)

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

• Insight into how an NGO operates, including fundraising, administration and PR.
• Practical work experience in an NGO
• Opportunity to use your language skills and to learn about human rights in a dynamic office environment.