Advocacy, Communications, and Research Internships, Global Network of Women Peacebuilders

Advocacy, Communications, and Research Internships

Posted on: September 17, 2014
Posted by: Global Network of Women Peacebuilders

Intern with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders!

Minimum 6-month advocacy, communications, and/or research internships available on a rolling basis.

Interns can work from our New York City office or remotely.

DESCRIPTION

The internship is 70% projects, 30% organizational and administrative responsibilities.

The intern will be required to:

• Track policy deliberations on the United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) on Women, Peace and Security; post-2015 development agenda; CEDAW; and other international laws and policies relevant to women and peacebuilding;
• Conduct project based research;
• Assist in preparatory phases of country-level programs;
• Assist in preparations for the anniversary of UNSCR 1325 in October;
• Assist in prepartions for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in February-March;
• Communicate with network members and assist these with research; preparing funding applications etc.;
• Track developments on global policies related to women, peace and security;
• Prepare materials for and update specific sections of the website;
• Actively engage on social media platforms where GNWP is active (twitter; facebook);
• Basic office administration; and
• Work in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. All interns work as part of a multi-disciplinary team but are given substantial autonomy in the area that they have been assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Background/interest in public policy and advocacy, with a particular interest in moving global issues to national and community level; and amplifying the voices of grassroots women at the global level;
• Knowledge of international policies (and discussions) that impact women, specifically UNSCRs 1325, 1820, 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106, 2122; the post-2015 development agenda; CEDAW;
• Specialization in Latin America or Africa highly preferred;
• Excellent information and communication skills, with attention to evolving strategies that bring issues on women, peace and security to the public forum;
• Stellar writing and research abilities;
• A self-starter with the ability to keep deadlines and commitments;
• French and/or Spanish language skills highly preferred;
• Graduate students preferred; and
• A creative outlook, enthusiasm and a fresh perspective.

COMPENSATION

• GNWP will cover monthly Metrocards for interns working from the New York City office.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send a resume, cover letter and 1-2 page writing sample to: internships.GNWP@gmail.com. Please write "Internship application" as the subject of your email.