Nasc the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre is seeking applications for a 

Casework Intern

Nasc is an independent human rights organisation based in Cork City. Nasc, the Irish word for ‘link’, empowers migrants to realise and fulfil their rights. Nasc works with migrants and refugees to advocate and lead for change within Ireland’s immigration and protection systems, to ensure fairness, access to justice and the protection of human rights. Our vision is an inclusive and equal Ireland that realises the rights of all refugees and migrants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nasc strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We welcome applications from candidates from migrant and refugee communities who have been directly impacted by the issues Nasc seeks to address in our work.

Role Summary

Salary: €28,000 per annum (pro-rated for 9 months)
Contract Duration: 9 months, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Cork City

Nasc’s Casework Service provides information and guidance on issues such as immigration, citizenship, reception conditions and social welfare to refugees, migrants and asylum seekers. We operate both an in-person service and a helpline.

As an intern at Nasc you will have the opportunity to:

• Work side by side with the Casework team, including meeting with service users, responding to queries from the helpline and carrying out legal research.
• Draft correspondence for service users as well as to government departments, NGOs, INGOs and other relevant organisations as appropriate.
• Receive training and gain practical experience in, and understanding of, Ireland’s immigration, reception and social welfare systems.
• Assist with the coordination of appointments for service users.
• Assist with the smooth running of the office including dealing with postal correspondence, filing correspondence and making referrals to specialist organisations.
• Participate in regular case work meetings and team meetings.
• Contribute to policy discussions on matters related to immigration and protection law.

Criteria

This position may suit a recent graduate.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Undergraduate (minimum) or postgraduate degree in law or other related discipline.
• Strong writing skills (English language).
• The ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Highly motivated with a desire to learn in a practical setting.
• Demonstrable interest in human rights (for example through research, previous employment or through community activism)
• Right to work in Ireland for the duration of the internship.

Desirable:

• Any additional languages spoken, will be an advantage.
• A demonstrable interest in working with migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to upload a CV and a cover letter to our Hirehive profile at the link below addressing their motivation for applying and detailing how their experience is relevant to this role.

LINK TO APPLY

Applications will be acknowledged but no further feedback will be provided to candidates unless they're invited to attend interview

The closing date for applications is 17th June at 2PM. We regret that late or incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.