Vacancy student assistant – Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies
The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden Law School is inviting applications from suitable candidates for 2 positions of Student Assistant for the period of 15 March – 15 July 2022 and for the period of 1 May – 31 August 2022.
Job description
The Student Assistant (SA) will provide support to the Grotius Centre Project Managers in organizing and coordinating the 2022 activities of the Centre including: the IBA ICC Moot Court Competition, the Telders International Law Moot Court Competition, and the Grotius Centre Summer courses.
The tasks of the SA will include, inter alia, :
- Dealing with email inquiries;
- Preparing information packages for stakeholders, such as programme & information booklets;
- Preparing supporting materials for participants, such as course readings, draft information emails;
- Creating and maintaining databases and records;
- Submitting reports and preparing presentations as assigned;
- Managing the social media accounts;
- Attending all activities online/in-person.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor/Master programme at Leiden University. Enrollment in a law programme is preferable, but not mandatory.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications, in particular Word and Excel;
- Flexible availability;
- Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interact well with others;
- Good planning and organizational skills;
- Ability to work independently;
- Experience with social media is an asset;
- Working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop is an asset.
We offer
- A student assistant contract for 1 FTE from 15 March to 15 July 2022/1 May to 31 August 2022;
- An inspiring, dynamic, multicultural and friendly environment in which talent and expertise can flourish;
- An opportunity to build a network in the field of international justice.
Application
The application deadline is 1 March at 10.00hrs CET. To apply, please send an email to grotiuscentre@law.leidenuniv.nl, including your current CV and a motivation letter. Please include in your application email the start date you wish to be considered for. Interviews will be conducted virtually on 3 - 4 March 2022. The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies reserves the right not to appoint any persons for this position.
For further questions, please contact Ms. Ioana Moraru at grotiuscenter@law.leidenuniv.nl. No phone inquiries.