Are you passionate about international law, information management, or library sciences? Here’s your chance to join one of the United Nations’ most prestigious institutions and gain hands-on experience in a global environment. The United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) is now accepting applications for a Library Internship at its Arusha branch, starting 01 September 2025. This internship runs for 3 to 6 months and offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of international justice.
Work Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Duration: 3 to 6 months, beginning 01 September 2025
About IRMCT
The IRMCT was established by the United Nations Security Council in 2010 to carry out essential residual functions of the former International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). With offices in Arusha and The Hague, the Mechanism handles court support services, sentence enforcement, case monitoring, archival preservation, and witness protection. As an intern, you will be based in the Library Unit under the Registry Division in Arusha, reporting to the Library Assistant.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Library Intern, you will assist in maintaining and developing the library’s operations and services, including:
- Handling library circulation: check-in/out, recalls, and material retrieval
- Cataloguing and classification of books and archival materials
- Assisting library users and providing research/reference support
- Organizing and indexing new content and digital records
- Responding to information inquiries and conducting guided tours
- Compiling daily news summaries from local and international media
- Assisting with outreach, PR, and protocol services
- Supporting social media efforts and visual archival research
- Performing general library administrative tasks
This internship provides practical experience in international criminal justice, legal research, library science, and digital media.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, you must meet one of the following criteria at the time of application:
- Be currently enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s degree
- Be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate program (Master’s or higher)
Relevant fields include:
- Library/Information Science
- Communications or Journalism
- Information Management
- Multimedia or related disciplines
No prior work experience is required, but the following skills are desirable:
- Knowledge of social media platforms
- Familiarity with library cataloguing systems
- Basic photography or audiovisual production skills
- Strong computer literacy in standard software
Language Requirements
- Fluency in English is required
- Knowledge of French, Kinyarwanda, or Kiswahili is a plus
Important Notes
- This is an unpaid internship. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses
- Interns must not publish any reports or use any unpublished information without written permission from the Chief of Human Resources
- Applicants must sign the Acceptance and Undertaking Form
- There is no expectation of employment following the internship
- The UN encourages diversity and inclusion and may provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
How to Apply
- Apply via the United Nations Inspira Portal: https://careers.un.org/home?language=en
- Submit your university transcripts or enrollment proof, including course details and grades, to: internshipoffice@un.org, Be sure to include your preferred start and end dates in your motivation statement. For full details, visit the IRMCT Internship Programme page.
No Fees Involved!
The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Stay alert to avoid scams involving job offers or requests for personal banking information, Library Intern at UN IRMCT August 2025.
