Reporting Line:
The Intern reports to the Legal Officer of the Ombudsperson’s Office.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
• To conduct legal research and analysis of legal issues deriving from the daily work of the Office. Research domestic, European and international law issues, with particular emphasis on relevant Human Rights Law instruments;
• To assist in drafting the legal memoranda and other documents relating to the office’s mandate;
• To assist in the organisation, management and registration of internal filings;
• To perform any other related tasks as requested by the supervisor.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
• An undergraduate or postgraduate, who is currently enrolled at University or has recently graduated from University, or a professional who has graduated from University and will use the experience of the internship for further studies or research/writing in an area related to the work of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office;
• The field of studies should be Law, with specialisation in Human Rights or International Criminal Law;
• Excellent communication skills coupled with a high-level proficiency in oral and written English;
• Excellent drafting skills and ability to structure written materials effectively;
• Self-motivated and committed to continuous learning;
• Well-organised and able to multi-task;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications;
• Ability to adapt to multicultural and multilingual working environments with respect to diversity.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• A postgraduate, who has graduated from the University;
• Previous experience in an international environment;
• Experience with independent human rights monitoring bodies;
• Knowledge of the functioning of the EU;
• Good understanding of the political, cultural, legal and security situation of the Balkans, in particular Kosovo.
Deadline for Applications: 22 August 2025 at 17:00 (Brussels time)
