The organisation encourages applicants from the Kurdish regions of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Syria and the Caucasus who would commonly have experience of human rights law at undergraduate or postgraduate level or in other capacities. They should also have a good grasp of written and spoken English as well as strong IT skills. Interns are encouraged to provide feedback on their experiences whilst at KHRP, both during the internship and after they have returned home.

Conditions of Service:

• For some interns from the Kurdish regions, KHRP can provide the cost of a return air fare and accommodation for a three to six month period, up to a maximum of £325 per month. Daily local travel expenses up to a maximum of £100 per month and meal expenses up to a maximum of £300 per month can also be provided. This sponsorship reflects the organisation's commitment to raising awareness of human rights standards and practices among all people from the Kurdish regions
• All other internships are voluntary. KHRP regrets that, as a registered charity, it is unable to provide reimbursement to applicants for travel or meal expenses or to provide assistance in finding accommodation
• Interns will be based in KHRP's office in central London
• Interns are required to comply with a confidentiality agreement
• Office hours are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. The office is not open at weekends
• Part-time interns must commit to a regular schedule to be agreed with their supervisor (eg. every Monday - Wednesday each week)

Application Guidance Notes:

Please follow these guidance notes to ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible:

• It is possible to apply for more than one internship, e.g. Legal and Research
• When completing your application form, ensure that you address carefully the post details given
• Unless otherwise specified, CVs may be accepted as supporting documentation to the application form, but are not mandatory
• Ensure that you specify whether you are applying for a full or part-time internship and, if the latter, please indicate your availability. Please note that applications for part-time internships are highly competitive and that more opportunities are available for full-time internships
• Ensure that you state the post applied for in all correspondence
• Use additional sheets if there is insufficient space on the application form
• Complete the declaration form  

Disability:

Applications are welcomed from disabled applicants. If you have a disability, you are advised to contact us if you need help completing the application form and/ or if any adjustments need to be made in advance to facilitate your full participation a t t he selection stage and/ or thereafter.  

Equal Opportunities Policy:

KHRP is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. In order to monitor the operation of this policy it is necessary to collect information from all job and volunteer applicants and employees on the key characteristics which relate to equal opportunity. The Equal Opportunities Policy aims to ensure that no direct or indirect discrimination occurs on the grounds of gender, colour, race, age, marital status or disability. The information you give is in confidence and will not affect your selection. It will be used only for statistical purposes to monitor the operation of the Equal Opportunities Policy.