Business and Human Rights
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and well-organised Intern to work with our Berlin-based EU/Western Europe research team. This is a part-time paid internship opportunity primarily for enrolled students who have completed at least three semesters of study and wish to build their knowledge base and practical experience. We will also consider applications from candidates already graduated and no longer enrolled, if the internship fits your career plan and you completed your degree no more than seven months before the beginning of the internship.
- Period: Minimum commitment of 10 hours and maximum commitment of 21 hours per week, for a period of 2 months starting on 2 May 2022.
- Location: Berlin strongly preferred, possibility to work in our co-working space pending availability and COVID situation; other locations considered in exceptional cases
- Monthly compensation: EUR 450 at 21 hours per week (or pro rata at less hours) for enrolled students who do this internship during their studies; compensation for candidates who have recently (see above) completed their degree will follow applicable German minimum wage regulation
- Closing Date: Tuesday 12 April 2022.
- Note: When completing the Application Form, please also indicate in the “Personal Statement” whether you will be enrolled in a study programme during the internship, or when you completed your degree (if applicable). Also, please specify how many hours per week you can commit to.
About us
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is an international NGO that tracks the human rights impacts (positive & negative) of over 10,000 companies worldwide. We seek responses from companies when concerns are raised by civil society. The response rate is 55-60% globally. The Resource Centre has offices in London, New York and Berlin, and a global network of Regional Researchers. The Centre is a non-profit organisation and does not accept funding from companies.
The EU/Western Europe research team focuses on impacts of companies headquartered in the region as well as on policy and legislative developments. These include new and emerging corporate accountability and mandatory due diligence legislation in countries such as Germany, or at EU level. The team also maintains the Centre’s German website.
Your tasks
As an intern, you will support with and receive guidance and training on tasks such as:
- Online research & inputs: Identify relevant news reports, NGO/civil society/trade union statements and reports, and other materials (on the internet, or from contacts in the countries covered), covering business & human rights issues in the region, and create German and English news item for our website
- Company responses: Invite companies to respond to concerns raised by civil society about their conduct, so that the allegations and companies’ responses can be included on our website and in our newsletters
- Research & writing: Assist with researching and writing material for our website, newsletters and reports
- Webinar support: Contribute to the preparation, implementation and documentation of meetings and webinars with stakeholders from business, civil society and governments, covering business & human rights topics
Your Skills & Qualifications
- Strong interest in international human rights issues
- Strong research and writing skills
- Be self-motivated and able to work independently while functioning well as a member of a small team
- Be familiar with the EU/Western European region
- Full German and English language proficiency
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre strives to be an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply
To apply: Please go to our career site. Once there, download and complete this application form , click apply now and upload the completed application. Kindly note that the application form is required; we will not accept CVs. If you need any additional support, please reach out to Giulia Vinzi at [email protected]