Internship Description: The Brussels Operations intern will assist the Operations Team with a wide variety of administration and finance tasks and projects. The intern will help respond to all incoming email, phone, fax and written enquiries.  S/he will help sort the incoming mail and ensure mail goes out at the end of each day, prepare packages to be sent by courier, order and purchase necessary office supplies and perform general reception duties such as answering the main phone, and taking care of visitors. The Operations intern will also assist in the setting up of meetings and be required to take minutes. Other administrative duties will include aspects of financial administration, human resources and office management.  This internship is best suited for those individuals interested in gaining experience in a large, well-organized, international non-profit organization.

This internship is unpaid. Human Rights Watch will reimburse Brussels-based interns' travel and lunch expenses in accordance with HRW policy.   

Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.  

Qualifications:  Applicants should have good administration and writing skills, be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable. Relevant experience is highly desirable. The applicants should have an excellent command of English and French. Knowledge of Dutch would be a plus. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are an essential requirement for this role.

How to Apply:   Please apply immediately by sending a letter of interest, resume, names or letters of reference and a brief, unedited writing sample (no calls or email inquiries, please) to hrwbe@hrw.org.  Please use "Brussels Operations Internship" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email.  
 
Letters of interest should indicate the candidate's experience, motivation for the post, as well as highlight any relevant coursework and/or work experience. Due to the large number of applications expected, we regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  Candidates selected for interview will be asked to complete a test testing one's telephone manner and writing skills.

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies of influential governments and international institutions.