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Volunteer opportunity: PHAP Advanced Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy

This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity directed at students currently enrolled in a study program focusing on IHL and/ or IHRL, or recent graduates who wants to start a law-related career in the humanitarian sector. This opportunity is primarily directed at those living in or near the city where the training in question will take place.

PHAP will not cover transport, accommodation, or other costs for volunteers. PHAP will not provide assistance concerning visas or travel arrangements.

 

Tasks:

  • Help setting up the training room
  • Assist with assembling training materials
  • Welcome participants and direct them to training room
  • Gather participants back into their seats at the end of the breaks
  • Assist with requests for logistical information
  • Request quotes and make reservations for group dinners
  • Help with the coordination of the group work and related material (distribute instructions, collect assignments, etc.)
  • Assist the Program Coordinator with other logistical matters as required

 

Benefits of volunteering:

  • The possibility to observe certain sessions during five days of Advanced Professional Training on Humanitarian Law and Policy
  • Meet experienced professionals in the humanitarian sector
  • Acquire practical knowledge of event management and organization
  • Meals are provided during the training hours

 

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated interest in international humanitarian law (IHL) or international human rights law (IHRL)
  • Either currently enrolled in a study program focusing on IHL and/ or IHRL, or a recent graduate who wants to start a law-related career in the humanitarian sector
  • Very good familiarity with the city/ neighborhood in which the training event will take place
  • Currently living in or near the city where the training event will take place. Exceptions can in certain cases be made for applicants who can arrange for their own travel to and accommodation in the city. PHAP will not cover transport, accommodation, or other costs for volunteers. PHAP will not provide assistance concerning visas or travel arrangements.
  • Excellent command of English (additional languages a plus)
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Attentive, precise, and fast
  • Confirmed availability for entire period of the training event in question (applications for specific dates will not be accepted)

 

Application process:

  • Send your CV, motivation letter, and at least one letter of recommendation to trainings(at)phap.org (use the subject line “Volunteer HLP” followed by the course code as indicated in the list below).
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If the event is listed below, it means that we are currently accepting applications for it.

 

Currently accepting applications for:

  • Accra, 2-6 September 2013 (course code ACC 2013)
  • Geneva, 16-20 September 2013 (course code GVA 2013)
  • Istanbul, 19-23 October 2013 (course code IST 2013)