International Criminal Court (ICC) - Internship - External Relations Team (External Affairs Unit - OTP)

Contract Duration

Interns are required to work full time for a period between three and six months (to be agreed to prior to commencement).

Organisational Context

The Office of the Prosecutor is responsible for the independent and impartial investigation and prosecution of individual perpetrators of crimes within the Court’s jurisdiction, in a manner complementary to national jurisdictions. Under the direction of the Prosecutor, the EAU supports the Office’s diplomatic and external engagements with a view to enhancing political support and understanding for its mandate and work. The EAU also supports the Office’s operational cooperation and complementarity needs and relations with external stakeholders. Reflecting these aims, the EAU comprises three components: (a) External Relations; (b) Judicial Cooperation, and c) Complementarity and Civil society. This internship is in the External Relations team,  working in close collaboration with the Immediate Office of the Prosecutor, to conduct and support the establishment and management of OTP’s external networks and relations with diplomatic communities, NGO’s and other relevant interlocutors. The External Relations team coordinates and provides external relations input and advice in relation to various decision making processes and products, including in support of the Prosecutor and the Office’s senior management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the External Relations Adviser, the incumbent will assist the External Relations team to perform tasks in the area of external relations, political affairs, research, drafting, analysis, corrsepondence and compilation of materials, as well as supporting organisation of meetings. Core duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in preparation of briefing notes, talking points, speeches and other materials for diplomatic meetings and other engagements of the Prosecutor and senior members of the Office, by formulating written output – in line with existing templates and drafts;
• Conducting online research and assist in compiling relevant documentation in support of bilateral meetings, visits and meetings by senior management of the Office;
• Drafting officials letters and correspondence, taking minutes and preparing summaries of relevant meetings, including meetings of the Assembly of States Parties and its subsidiary bodies such as The Hague Working Group and Study Group on Governance;
• Participating with team members in relevant internal meetings, such as those of the ICC External Relations Working Group;
• Assisting in preparation and organisation of events and meetings, including visits to the Court intended for the Office of the Prosecutor;
• Support organisation of thematic roundtable events, including with participation of civil society organisations, by providing administrative support and follow-up;
• Assisting in drafting of reports, papers, and other written documentation and information products;
• Conducting other background / independent research on topics of relevance for general cooperation and external relations;
• Working with the External Affairs Unit Sharepoint page, updating, compiling and uploading relevant documents as required to ensure continuity of record-keeping.
• Performing any other duties as required.