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