TRAINEE for the Rule of Law Centre

The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki masters programme. We are now looking for a TRAINEE for the Rule of Law Centre. The trainees tasks include: * assisting in the planning, practical organisation and reporting of Rule of Law Clinics, meetings and events * drafting meeting minutes, memos, background notes and other project documentation * collecting, compiling and analysing information relevant to projects, partner countries and rule of law development * supporting communication and visibility related to the Centres work, such as website or event materials and other communication outputs * assisting with other administrative and office tasks as needed We expect: * good written and oral communication skills in English * strong drafting, synthesis and analytical skills * good organisational skills and attention to detail * ability to take initiative and work independently * ability to manage several tasks at once and meet deadlines * good interpersonal and intercultural communication skills interest in rule of law, human rights, democracy and development cooperation We appreciate: * studies in law or a relevant field in the social sciences, such as political science, international relations, development studies, public policy or a related discipline * experience in research assistance, reporting, event coordination, project administration or communication knowledge of additional languages The duration of the traineeship is from 1 September to 31 December 2026 (four months) of part-time (55%) work, leaving time for studies as well. The salary of a trainee is €825 per month for a part-time (55%) trainee. The application period is from8Aprilto29April2026. You are eligible to apply if you are an international student enrolled in a University of Helsinki masters programme.Read moreontheprogrammeand its eligibility criteria on the website of the traineeshipprogramme. Please submit your application through the Universitys recruitment system by clicking on the Apply link. Please note that each trainee position has a separate Apply link.You will be asked to register into the system before you get to apply. Please use any other than your helsinki.fi account to register. You will receive a message from the recruitment system once your application has been registered. In need of assistance, please contact: recruitment@helsinki.fi (please indicate which position you have applied in the email subject line). A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers