US embassy cable - 04THEHAGUE1981

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 THE HAGUE 001981 
 
SIPDIS 
 
FOR EUR/EX/HR - MARIE PYLE 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: APER, AMGT, ASEC, NL 
SUBJECT: SPRING 2005 INTERN PROGRAM 
 
REF: STATE 162896 
 
1. Post requests three interns for spring 2005.  The 
following responses are given as per para 3 of reftel: 
 
A. Number of Interns:  Three 
 
B. Language requirement:  None 
 
C. Selection criteria:  All interns should have 
excellent writing and verbal communication skills.  For 
Pol/Econ advanced undergraduate or graduate work in 
International Affairs is preferred, but not mandatory 
if the candidate has other relevant skills and 
experience. 
 
Political:  Academic background (major or extensive 
coursework) in political science, international 
affairs, or related fields, graduate student or 
undergraduate junior/senior.   Excellent writing, 
research, and interpersonal skills required.  Some 
knowledge of Dutch language and previous experience 
working in an EU country preferred but not mandatory. 
 
Legal:  Intern must have a law degree or have concluded 
two years of law school.  First year law students 
should be considered in exceptional cases. Demonstrated 
ability to write and analyze quickly and clearly, 
conduct legal research, and take initiative is 
essential. 
 
 
D. Sections: Political, Management, and Legal 
 
E. Summaries of Duties: 
 
     POLITICAL 
  -- Political Intern will assist staff with 
     general work during Dutch Presidency of the EU 
  -- Analyze and report on external relations of the 
     Netherlands (geographic specialty will depend on 
     experience/background of intern) 
  -- Assist with visits of high level US officials 
  -- Deliver demarches as needed 
  -- Provide support for official events 
  -- Conduct research 
  -- Assist with office management duties on ad-hoc 
     basis. 
 
     MANAGEMENT 
  -- Management Intern will work with the Management 
     Counselor and Unit Chiefs in General Service, 
     Financial, Human Resources, General Service and 
     Information Management in various matters 
     including: 
  -- Review and update of the ICASS service standards 
  -- Review and analyze services provided and 
     recommend new methods of providing those services 
  -- Review and update of Local Engaged Staff Handbook- 
     this will involve liaison with local companies and 
     other Embassies. 
 
      LEGAL (OLC) 
   -- Analyze and report on legal developments in 
      cases at the international criminal tribunal for 
      the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), particularly the 
      ongoing trial of Slobodan Milosevic and efforts 
      to implement the Tribunal's completion strategy. 
   -- Conduct research and draft memoranda and 
      portions of USG briefs or oral presentations for 
      U.S. cases at the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal and 
      International Court of Justice (ICJ). 
   -- Participate in the development and 
      implementation of legal strategies for issues of 
      concern to the USG arising at the ICTY, ICJ, 
      Iran-US Claim Tribunal, International Criminal 
      Court, Permanent Court of Arbitration, and other 
      International Legal Institutions in The Hague. 
   -- Attend meetings in support of OLC work. 
 
F. Post Intern Coordinator: 
Anne Louise Hanson, Human Resources Officer 
Phone/Fax: 31 70 310 9235/31 70 310 9251 
email: hansonalm@state.gov 
 
G. Housing: Housing is not provided. Intern should 
consult www.expatriates.com, local universities, former 
interns and post to try to locate low cost    housing. 
 
H. Visa requirements: not necessary for a stay of up to 
ninety days. 
 
2. Post looks forward to hosting the 2005 spring 
internship.  Please inform interns to maintain good 
levels of communication with Post prior to arrival. 
RUSSEL