SPRING 2005 INTERN PROGRAM

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 THE HAGUE 001981 SIPDIS FOR EUR/EX/HR - MARIE PYLE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: APER AMGT ASEC NL SUBJECT: SPRING 2005 INTERN PROGRAM REF: STATE 162896 ¶1. Post requests three interns for spring 2005. The following responses are given as per para 3 of reftel: ¶A. Number of Interns: Three ¶B. Language requirement: None ¶C. Selection criteria: All interns should have excellent writing and verbal communication skills. For Pol/Econ advanced undergraduate or graduate work in International Affairs is preferred, but not mandatory if the candidate has other relevant skills and experience. Political: Academic background (major or extensive coursework) in political science, international affairs, or related fields, graduate student or undergraduate junior/senior. Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal skills required. Some knowledge of Dutch language and previous experience working in an EU country preferred but not mandatory. Legal: Intern must have a law degree or have concluded two years of law school. First year law students should be considered in exceptional cases. Demonstrated ability to write and analyze quickly and clearly, conduct legal research, and take initiative is essential. ¶D. Sections: Political, Management, and Legal ¶E. Summaries of Duties: POLITICAL -- Political Intern will assist staff with general work during Dutch Presidency of the EU -- Analyze and report on external relations of the Netherlands (geographic specialty will depend on experience/background of intern) -- Assist with visits of high level US officials -- Deliver demarches as needed -- Provide support for official events -- Conduct research -- Assist with office management duties on ad-hoc basis. MANAGEMENT -- Management Intern will work with the Management Counselor and Unit Chiefs in General Service, Financial, Human Resources, General Service and Information Management in various matters including: -- Review and update of the ICASS service standards -- Review and analyze services provided and recommend new methods of providing those services -- Review and update of Local Engaged Staff Handbook- this will involve liaison with local companies and other Embassies. LEGAL (OLC) -- Analyze and report on legal developments in cases at the international criminal tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY),particularly the ongoing trial of Slobodan Milosevic and efforts to implement the Tribunal's completion strategy. -- Conduct research and draft memoranda and portions of USG briefs or oral presentations for U.S. cases at the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal and International Court of Justice (ICJ). -- Participate in the development and implementation of legal strategies for issues of concern to the USG arising at the ICTY, ICJ, Iran-US Claim Tribunal, International Criminal Court, Permanent Court of Arbitration, and other International Legal Institutions in The Hague. -- Attend meetings in support of OLC work. ¶F. Post Intern Coordinator: Anne Louise Hanson, Human Resources Officer Phone/Fax: 31 70 310 9235/31 70 310 9251 email: hansonalm@state.gov ¶G. Housing: Housing is not provided. Intern should consult www.expatriates.com, local universities, former interns and post to try to locate low cost housing. ¶H. Visa requirements: not necessary for a stay of up to ninety days. ¶2. Post looks forward to hosting the 2005 spring internship. Please inform interns to maintain good levels of communication with Post prior to arrival. RUSSEL