Internship - Victims & Witnesses Section

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is accepting applications for its full-time internship program within the Victims & Witnesses Section (VWS) of the Registry, located at the Court's headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands. Operating under Article 43(6) of the Rome Statute, the VWS is responsible for advising the Court and providing protective measures, security, and counseling assistance to victims and witnesses at risk. Interns serve a full-time contract lasting between three and six months, contributing directly to operational administrative support without undertaking field travel. Selected candidates will assist operational teams in administrative planning, monitoring case management, and conducting open-source research relevant to active operational situations. Additional responsibilities include drafting official minutes, legal summarizations, data cross-checking, and general administrative support. Because field operations are restricted due to strict confidentiality guidelines, all responsibilities are fulfilled at the headquarters level. This internship is tailored for early-career professionals and students specializing in political science, international relations, law, administration, or security management. Applicants must have completed or be near completion of a university degree with under three years of professional experience. Candidates should demonstrate fluency in English or French and possess strong drafting capabilities.