Library Intern at IRMCT Tanzania

Organization: United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Department/Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Job Opening ID: 286677
Job Family: IMA
Category and Level: Affiliate Personnel - Internships, I-1
Recruitment Type: Intern
Duty Station: Arusha
Work Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Date Posted: 19 October 2026
Application Deadline: 25 October 2026
Expected Duration: 2 months

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING

The Registry of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals ("Mechanism") invites applications for internships with the Library starting from 1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026 in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

The Mechanism was established by the Security Council of the United Nations in 2010 to carry out a number of essential functions of:

• The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
• The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)

This followed the completion of their respective mandates.

The Registry operates from both branches of the Mechanism, located in:

• Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
• The Hague, The Netherlands

The Registry provides:

• Administrative support services
• Legal support services
• Policy support services
• Diplomatic support services

The Registry's main duties include:

• Provision of administrative services to the Mechanism, including court support services.
• Supervision of the enforcement of sentences.
• Monitoring of cases referred to national courts.
• Preservation, including management and provision of access to the ICTR, ICTY and Mechanism archives.
• Protection of victims and witnesses.
• Assistance to national jurisdictions.

The internship is in the Library of the Mechanism's Registry in Arusha and is under the direct supervision of the Library Assistant.

The Library offers a wide selection of books covering various fields, including:

• International law
• International criminal law
• Genocide
• Human rights

The Library also offers a diverse range of services, including:

• Online Public Access Catalogues
• Document delivery via email for internal and external users
• In-person reference services
• Research assistance tailored to individual user needs

Interested candidates may visit the Mechanism website's internship page for general information, including:

• Programme Guidelines
• Internship Programme
• Terms and Conditions of the Mechanism's Internship Programme

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Library Assistant, interns will provide the following support:

• Assist in performing basic library circulation functions, including:
  • Retrieval
  • Check-out
  • Discharge
  • Recalls of materials
• Support the registration of new materials in the library system management and perform cataloguing operations.
• Assist in assigning:
  • Classification codes
  • Call numbers
• Print labels and affix them to library materials.
• Provide visitors with information available in the Library and/or through peer libraries.
• Assist in performing library activities such as:
  • Locating online journal articles
  • Responding to reference queries
• Process information by:
  • Cataloguing library materials
  • Indexing library materials
  • Maintaining the library management system
• Assist in providing guidance for library users.
• Provide tours to visitors and clients.
• Respond to information requests and inquiries.
• Assist in compiling daily news summaries from:
  • Local media sources
  • Regional media sources
  • International media sources
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Newspapers
  • Press conferences
  • Interviews
• Research, compile and present basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services.
• Assist in public relations and protocol services, including preparations for official visits.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of the Mechanism's public relations activities, including:
  • Drafting social media messaging
  • Researching archival material for supporting visuals
  • Outreach related to court activity
• Support daily library administration.

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIAL SKILLS

Candidates must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme, minimum bachelor's level or equivalent.

OR

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme, second university degree, Master's Degree or equivalent, or higher.

Preferred Area of Study

Studies in:

• Library/Information Science
• X-ref Program Information Management
• Communication
• Journalism
• Multimedia Studies
• Or a similar area

Source Note: The wording “X-ref Program Information Management” appears in the source and has been preserved as provided.

LANGUAGES

English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism.

• English: Fluency is required.
• Working knowledge of French is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Kinyarwanda is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Kiswahili is desirable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All required documents must be submitted.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Due to the number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested applicants must additionally submit copies of:

• University transcripts, or
• Enrolment documentation, including:
  • Courses taken
  • Grades received

The source states that the duration of the internship generally ranges from three months to a maximum of six months.

Applicants should indicate their available start and end dates for the internship in their motivation statement.

Source Note: The vacancy states an Expected Duration of 2 months, from 1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026, while the Additional Information section states that internships generally range from 3 to 6 months. Both statements have been preserved as provided.

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS

Interns must keep confidential any and all unpublished information obtained during the course of the internship.

Interns must not publish any reports or papers based on such information except with the explicit written authorization of the Chief of Human Resources of the Mechanism.

Interns are bound by the same duties and obligations as staff members.

Information to which an intern has access during the internship must not be divulged to external parties.

Each prospective intern must sign the Acceptance and Undertaking Form to indicate their understanding and acceptance of this requirement.

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.

The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of:

• Gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• Race
• Religious background
• Cultural background
• Ethnic background
• Disabilities

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER THE INTERNSHIP

There should be no expectation of employment by the United Nations or the Mechanism upon completion of the internship.

INTERN-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.

Costs and arrangements for the following are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions:

• Travel
• Visas
• Accommodation
• Living expenses

Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may be required to obtain the appropriate:

• Visa
• Work/employment authorization

Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

NO FEE

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including:

• Application
• Interview meeting
• Processing
• Training

The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants must submit an application through the United Nations Inspira portal via:

The vacancy also provides a direct Apply Now option through Inspira.

Applicants must additionally submit:

• Copies of university transcripts, or
• Proof of enrolment showing:
  • Courses taken
  • Grades received

Applicants should indicate their available internship start and end dates in their motivation statement.

Job Opening ID: 286677

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026