International Humanitarian Law Internship
Position Overview
Internship Description
IHL Internship — ICRC Iraq Delegation, Baghdad
The ICRC Iraq delegation offers a 4-month internship for law graduates specializing in international humanitarian law. Interns support the legal department's work on IHL dissemination, detention visits, and protection activities in one of the ICRC's largest global operations.
Duration & Compensation
Duration: 4 months
Compensation: Monthly living allowance provided by ICRC
Start Date: Applications accepted year-round
What You Will Learn
- Application of the Geneva Conventions in an active operational context
- Detention monitoring methodology and legal frameworks
- IHL integration into armed forces training programs
- Missing persons legal frameworks and forensic identification
- Humanitarian diplomacy and confidential dialogue with parties to conflict
Responsibilities
IHL Internship — ICRC Iraq Delegation, Baghdad
The ICRC Iraq delegation offers a 4-month internship for law graduates specializing in international humanitarian law. Interns support the legal department's work on IHL dissemination, detention visits, and protection activities in one of the ICRC's largest global operations.
Duration & Compensation
Duration: 4 months
Compensation: Monthly living allowance provided by ICRC
Start Date: Applications accepted year-round
What You Will Learn
- Application of the Geneva Conventions in an active operational context
- Detention monitoring methodology and legal frameworks
- IHL integration into armed forces training programs
- Missing persons legal frameworks and forensic identification
- Humanitarian diplomacy and confidential dialogue with parties to conflict
Requirements
- Completed LLB or LLM with specialization in IHL, international criminal law, or public international law
- Academic knowledge of the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols
- Fluency in English; Arabic or Kurdish is a strong advantage
- Willingness to work in a security-managed environment in Baghdad
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Commitment to the ICRC's principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
IQD600,000 - IQD900,000/year
Practice Area
International Human Rights
Application Contact
Contact: ICRC Iraq Delegation Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
