CILC Internship Opportunity

Background

CILC is an international project organization working to strengthen justice sector institutions and the rule of law worldwide. We design and implement rule of law and security reform projects in cooperation with governments, international organisations, and local partners. As part of our project team, we are seeking a motivated student who is eager to gain practical experience in the field of international project management and justice sector cooperation.

The internship offers a student the opportunity to develop skills in project planning and implementation as well as research-to-action approach to international development. The intern will provide day-to-day support to the project officer and senior project manager in the implementation of ongoing projects. Based on interest and background, the intern will be assigned a research task relevant to CILC mission and project portfolio.

Tasks and responsibilities

Project Support and Administration

• Preparing and updating project documentation (staff contracts, terms of reference, timesheets, agendas, etc.).
• Supporting financial administration tasks such as tracking project expenses and preparing financial overviews.
• Assisting with travel arrangements (booking flights, accommodation, transport).

Research and Content Support

• Conducting desk research on thematic areas relevant to CILC projects, including but not limited to organized crime, migrant smuggling, trafficking of human beings, transnational criminal law, etc.
• Preparing background notes, briefings, or summaries to support project implementation and development of new project ideas.
• Supporting monitoring and reporting on project results.

General Support

• Providing administrative and organizational support to the project team.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date digital records of project files
• Managing the project page in AFAS (CILC’s digital project management tool) by uploading and organizing documents, contracts, reports, and other materials
• Organizing and maintaining the project’s physical filing system.
• Assisting in internal and external communication with stakeholders.
• Supporting other tasks as required by the project officer or senior project manager.

Conditions

• The internship is intended as a learning experience for students seeking professional development in project management and international cooperation. The internship can be concluded in partnership with the university in order for the student to receive ECTS.
• The intern will receive guidance and mentorship from the project officer and senior project manager.
• The intern will receive a stipend of 600 euros per month (based on 38-hour working week).

Learning objectives

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Gain insight into the management of international donor-funded projects.
• Develop practical skills in project administration, coordination, and financial tracking.
• Strengthen research and analytical skills in the field of rule of law and justice cooperation.
• Enhance organizational, communication, and teamwork skills in a professional international environment.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a relevant university program (preferably European law, International Criminal Law, International Relations, security studies, law enforcement, intelligence gathering or another related field).
• Strong interest in international cooperation and development, justice and security sector reforms, transnational organised crime,.
• Good organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Word).
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal (knowledge of Dutch or other languages is an asset).
• Strong cultural sensitivity and communication skills.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Application

Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter to canura@cilc.nl by 30 September 2025, 12:00 CET. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews at the CILC office in the following weeks.