International Federation
for Human Rights

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into violations and legal action. In all its activities, FIDH integrates a gender-sensitive and anti-colonial approach. Its head office is in Paris and its teams are present in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. FIDH also has delegations at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the European Union in Brussels, the United Nations in Geneva and the African Union in Nairobi.
Since 2004 FIDH established a permanent delegation to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, whose main objectives and activities now are:

• To support local NGOs and victims’ organisations in their understanding of and access to
  the mechanisms established by the Rome Statute, including by: organising strategy and
  capacity-building sessions, drafting material on victims’ rights and participation in ICC
  proceedings or on NGO engagement with the ICC, facilitating dialogue between local
  organisations and representatives of the different organs of the Court and embassies in The
  Hague, supporting member and partner NGOs to submit information and convey victims
  and survivors’ views on international crimes situations and often inadequate justice
  responses;
• To advocate for a fair, independent and meaningful Court for victims and survivors of
  international crimes under the ICC jurisdiction, through regular and meaningful
  engagement with representatives from the ICC, States Parties and other external
  stakeholders;
• To closely monitor the situations and cases before the ICC, particularly decisions on
  victims’ participation and on sexual and gender-based crimes, as well as institutional
  developments, including on policy and strategy levels; and
• To participate in the work and activities of the Coalition for the International Criminal Court
  and coordinate actions with other civil society organisations engaged with the ICC.

YOUR TASKS:

During the internship, the selected candidate will:

1. Monitor ICC developments, conduct research on selected ICC-related issues (e.g., victims’
rights, reparations, ICC elections, or situation countries), and participate in relevant meetings and conferences. The intern will contribute to drafting internal briefing papers, advocacy strategies,and public communication materials.

2. Assist in organising activities related to the International Justice Desk, both in The Hague and internationally, including virtual events. Tasks include background research, agenda design,
drafting documents such as briefing notes and letters, and supporting logistical arrangements.
The focus may include:

• Capacity-building for human rights defenders on ICC processes and international law.
• Advocacy efforts related to ICC situation countries or institutional issues.
• Public events, including webinars and publication launches on ICC-related topics

3. Draft and assist in reviewing and translating public documents related to FIDH’s work on
international justice, including position papers, press releases, Q&As, and social media content for advocacy and communication purposes.

4. Provide general administrative support to the FIDH office in The Hague.
Through this internship, the candidate will gain valuable experience in a diverse, multilingual, and multicultural environment. They will develop strategic advocacy and legal skills while engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, including diplomats, international organisation
representatives, ICC officials, and human rights activists from across the world.

PROFILE REQUIRED :

• Studies in International or Criminal Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a
  related field.
• Demonstrated interest in human rights and/or international justice, with exposure to
  international organisations and/or courts.
• Experience in research and analysis.
• Fluency in English, with a good command of French; Spanish or additional languages are a
  plus.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS :

• The intern will work under the direct supervision of Danya Chaikel, FIDH Representative to
  the ICC, and Ashley Waye, International Justice Programme Officer, both based in The
  Hague.
• Full-time internship (39 hours per week) May – October 2025
• A monthly stipend of 250 euros will be provided, as well as 3.55 euros per working day to
  cover meal expenses.
• Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
• Compulsory condition: a work placement agreement issued by an educational
  establishment
• 12 days’ RTT over the period and 2 days’ paid holiday per month
• You are in total agreement with the values at work in the FIDH International Secretariat
  (professionalism, respect, commitment, equality, integrity, participation, boldness), as well
  as with FIDH’s fight to defend the human rights of everyone, everywhere in the world, as set
  out in its Articles of Association and in its publications, which can be accessed via its
  website: www.fidh.org

Internship to be offered: From May to October 2025
Duration of internship: 6 months

FIDH is committed to diversity and equality and does not discriminate in its recruitment practices based on ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, state of health or any other situation protected by French and international human rights law.
For people with disabilities, we ask you to indicate in your cover letter any adaptations that might be useful.

Why join us?

This internship will be highly formative and a good springboard for starting a career in human rights.

Send your CV and covering letter to à recrutement@fidh.org quoting reference INTERNSHIPBJI in the subject line

Applications will be received by 10 April 2025. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and FIDH can conduct interviews prior to that date.

Only candidates whose applications are selected will be contacted.

In compliance with the regulations on financial sanctions adopted by the United Nations, the
European Union and France against CSOs/NGOs, the person selected for the position will be
screened against the Single Asset Freeze List.

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into violations and legal action. In all its activities, FIDH integrates a gender-sensitive and anti-colonial approach. Its head office is in Paris and its teams are present in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. FIDH also has delegations at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the European Union in Brussels, the United Nations in Geneva and the African Union in Nairobi.

One of FIDH’s priorities is to ensure that economic players respect human rights. In order to contribute to the achievement of the objectives set within the framework of this programmatic priority, FIDH is recruiting a new person in the “Human Rights and Globalization” team, responsible for coordinating its activities on the theme of “human rights and sustainable investment”.

Since 2001, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and La Banque Postale Asset Management (LBPAM) have been working in partnership on a socially responsible investment fund for human rights entitled SRI Human Rights (formerly Libertés et Fonds de solidarité), a revolutionary example of cooperation between an NGO and an investor on improving respect for human rights by companies and states. The fund is composed of 70% government bonds and 30% equities. All the bonds and equities in the fund are selected by LBPAM on the basis of an assessment carried out by FIDH concerning respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms by the governments and companies that issue them. FIDH has developed a dedicated methodology for undertaking these assessments, covering human rights.

We are recruiting : HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT (M/F) – 12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT with possibility of renewal

MAINS RESPONSABILITIES

Reporting to the Head of the “Business, Human Rights and Environment” , the main objective of this position is to strengthen FIDH’s work in assessing the human rights performance of companies, investors and governments, and to coordinate the Federation’s activities in this area. The Human Rights and Responsible Investment Programme Officer is responsible for :

A/ Work with La Banque Postale Asset Management (LBPAM) on updating the FIDH analysis methodology and regularly updating and expanding the analysis of companies and States in the SRI Human Rights Fund portfolio :

• Monitor companies in the portfolio and in the investment universe

• Update the SRI Human Rights Fund analysis of companies and integrate new issuers in collaboration with LBPAM.

• Review companies in the investment universe that have been the subject of controversy, and contact them if necessary.

• Update the methodology for analyzing States.

• Produce the Report on the Ethical and Responsible Performance of State Investments every two years, ensure its publication and release.

• Prepare and participate in working meetings with LBPAM.

• Mobilize the Ethics Committee.

B/ Develop engagement with analyzed companies and other responsible investors, as well as institutions working on the normative framework for responsible investment (e.g. OECD, EU, etc.) :

• Help lead direct engagement with companies in conjunction with the Deputy Office Manager and Advocacy Director.

• Liaise with other responsible investors in and outside Europe, as well as with institutions involved in responsible investment.

C/ In liaison with the Office team, coordinate FIDH’s activities in the field of responsible investment:

• In liaison with the “Business, Human Rights and Environment” team, collaborate on activities with investors and companies, for example those relating to dialogue and/or advocacy.

• Network with other organizations on non-financial analysis of companies (exchange of information, participation in meetings and events, joint actions).

D/ Relations with various information providers and other entities external to the FIDH

SKILLS REQUIRED

Education, experience :

• Master’s degree, preferably in law, economics or political science.

• In your previous experience, you will have acquired a good knowledge of ’business and human rights’, and more specifically of the financial and responsible investment sectors

• You have at least 5 years’ professional experience in a similar position.

Skills (know-how, interpersonal skills):

• You have an excellent command of spoken and written French or English, and a good knowledge of another language.

• You enjoy working in a team

• You are organized, rigorous, flexible and autonomous

• You are diplomatic and consensus-oriented

• You are a creative thinker.

You are in total agreement with the values of the FIDH International Secretariat (professionalism, respect, commitment, equality, integrity, participation, boldness), as well as with FIDH’s commitment to the defence of the human rights of everyone, everywhere in the world, as set out in its statutes and in its publications, which can be accessed from its website: www.fidh.org
FIDH seeks diversity and is committed to equality by not discriminating in its hiring practices on the basis of origins, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status or any other situation protected by French and international human rights law.
For people with disabilities, we ask you to indicate in your cover letter any adaptations that would be useful to enable you to participate in the recruitment process in an optimal way.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• 12-month fixed-term contract (with possibility of renewal) - 39 hours/week
• Position based in Paris 11th - You will work from the FIDH office in Paris, France. FIDH recognizes that flexible working arrangements are important for work-life balance, and offers the possibility of working from home up to 80% with a minimum of 4 face-to-face days per month. 150 towards the purchase of teleworking equipment.
• Compensation : 37,000 gross per year over 13 months
• Health insurance and luncheon vouchers worth €9
• Sustainable mobility package for commuting to and from work
• Vacations and RTT: 25 days paid vacation per year worked, 24 days RTT per year.

line manager : Head of the “Business, Human Rights and Environment ” office.

Position to be filled : As soon as possible

Do you fit the profile we’re looking for?

Send your CV AND cover letter to recrutement@fidh.org quoting reference CHARGE_SICAV_0425 in the subject line no later than 5 May 2025.

Interviews will take place as applications are received.

FIDH reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the deadline for applications.

Only those candidates whose applications are selected will be contacted.

In compliance with the regulations on financial sanctions adopted by the United Nations, the European Union and France against CSOs/NGOs, the person selected for the position will be screened against the Single Asset Freeze List.