Campaign for Children - Legal Internship - deadline 25 April

Campaign For Children is committed to an Ireland where children are recognised and respected as full individuals within society. The organisation is currently engaged in a series of public education, advocacy and campaigning activities to ensure the full realisation of this vision.

Campaign for Children is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who shares this vision and has knowledge of Irish law and children's rights.

An intern with Campaign for Children will work under the supervision of a Legal Researcher and Policy Officer. He or she will be required to assist on a variety of tasks and projects relating to Campaign for Children's work. The intern will gain experience in carrying out legal research for a campaign and of working for a busy not-for-profit organisation.

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking legal research
• Assisting in the coordination and organisation of conferences, events and meetings
• Monitoring Oireachtas debates
• Assisting in the production of campaign materials
• Carrying out relevant administrative tasks
• Any other tasks that may be assigned by the legal and research officer

Skills and Requirements:

• Good knowledge of Irish law
• Knowledge of human rights law and EU law is desirable
• Experience of legal research
• Experience of organising events
• Keen interest in children's rights
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent written, communication and IT skills

Details of Internship:

• This is a part-time position. Hours will be agreed with applicant.
• Minimum commitment: 4 months.
• Remuneration: Local public transport and daily lunch allowance will be provided.
• The intern will be based in Temple Bar in Dublin.

If you are interested, please send your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the required skills and requirements to: Katie@campaignforchildren.ie or by post to:

Campaign for Children
Unit 8
Sean McBride House
Parliament Row
Temple Bar
Dublin 2.

References will be required.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 25th April 2012 at 5pm. Interviews with qualified applicants will take place during the week of 30th April 2012.