Israel: African Refugee Relocation Resources Project Internship
Country: Israel
Closing date: 08 Sep 2013
The Relocation intern works in the Relocation Resources Project team based in Tel Aviv. The objective of the Relocation Resource Project (RRP) at the ARDC is twofold. Firstly, the project seeks to inform and educate asylum seekers and refugees in Israel of their options for relocation to a third country. Secondly, the RRP provides advice and assistance to those who are eligible to apply for relocation through various programs such as private sponsorships, family reunification visas, etc.
Interns participating in this project will assist clients in navigating various complex processes of relocation to a third country. Interns learn to work with the United Nations Refugee Convention and migration law (mainly Europe, USA, Canada and Australia). Tasks include: providing information, offering advice, conducting interviews, assisting with applications to various programs and visas, and establishing and maintaining communication with the clients, sponsors, immigration officials, embassies, the UN, Israeli government officials and others. The position requires the intern to keep abreast of the legal context for asylum seekers and conditions in countries of origin, as well as current immigration policies in countries of potential relocation. It also requires evaluation, data collection and general oversight of active applications. Interns are expected to be willing to help out with all aspects of the project’s work.
This is a team member position with the possibility to become the Relocation Coordinator
Main Responsibilities
• Interview and inform clients
• Complete applications based on interviews
• Research up-to-date country information
• Update databases and manage information gathering
• Refer clients to other organizations
• Participate in advocacy and data collection for the AAA team
• Participate the general team meetings and organization
Qualifications
• Applicant must be fluent in spoken and written English; other language experience is helpful. Hebrew an advantage
• Reliable, able to work independently, creative, flexible, positive
• B.A. level in Humanities, law, social sciences, communications, international law or any other relevant field, Master’s preferable
• Previous experience in human rights helpful
Time Commitment
6 months minimum
Either:
1 full time intern, 35 hours a week (Hebrew not necessary but preferred, English necessary)
Or
2 part time interns 15 hours per week each (Hebrew and English necessary)
Start date: 15 September 2013
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Please note all ARDC internship positions are UNPAID. We do not provide accommodation, travel or health insurance
How to apply:
Please fill in the application form and send with your CV to the email address on the form
