INTERNSHIP IN ASYLUM SUPPORT APPEALS PROJECT

Description

Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP) are recruiting a paid Office Intern. ASAP is a small and dynamic organisation with a considerable reputation in the asylum sector. The staff members and pro bono Duty Scheme Advocates have many years of experience in the sector and they  expect everyone to work to a very high professional standard in all areas of their work.

Tasks of the intern:

   - To provide support to ASAP Duty Scheme to ensure high quality service provision and that the needs of our beneficiaries are met by the
     Duty Scheme;
   - To provide administrative support to the Duty Scheme;
   - To contribute to the enhancement of the Duty Scheme including reviewing and feedback procedures;
   - To contribute to effective monitoring and reporting of the Duty Scheme;
   - To help promote the organisation.


Eligibility

   - Experience of administration and excellent organizational skills;
   - Demonstrable ability to carry out research and statistical analysis;
   - IT literacy and experience of using databases, Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer;
   - Experience of using social media e.g. Facebook, Twitter, WordPress;
   - Excellent spoken and written English;
   - Commitment to defending the rights of asylum seekers, in particular ending the destitution of asylum seekers;
   - Ability to commit to the agreed hours and provide reliable support;
   - Ability to work alone as well as part of a small team;
   - Ability to manage own workload and respond appropriately to competing demands;
   - Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.


Remuneration

The salary will be £8.55 per hour.
The working schedule is from 9 AM to 5 PM. The intern should work four or five days per week.


Deadline: 10 February 2014

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