Internships
Internship Overview
The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security (NGOWG) is seeking an individual who is interested in women’s involvement in international, regional and national peace and security; in women’s full and equal participation in decision-making at all levels; and in the cooperation of the international community in confronting gender inequality and armed conflict.
The internship provides an opportunity to be involved in: research, writing and analysis; monitoring the actions of the UN Security Council, Peacebuilding Commission and other relevant UN bodies on a daily basis; note taking and reporting for meetings in and around the United Nations Headquarters; event organizing and administrative work; website and social media management; and significant involvement in ongoing advocacy efforts on issues related to women, peace and security. The work for interns is balanced between administrative work and substantive research and analysis, we ask that all interns be prepared to do a significant amount of administrative work during their internship in support of the general functioning of the office.
Internship Details
The internship requires a commitment of a minimum of 16 hours per week, preferably at least 2 full days a week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday.
Qualifications
• Bachelors degree and/or current graduate student preferred. Individual in final year of undergraduate work ok.
• Computer proficiency in Windows environment (Word, Excel, Powerpoint); Content Management System (CMS) experience a plus
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks on deadline • Superior communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in research and analysis
• Background in or strong interest in the United Nations system, understanding of its basic functions, structure; Model United Nations experience a plus, but by no means required;
• Background in or strong interest in issues related to women, peace and security, including but not limited to sexual violence in conflict, women’s roles in decision-making, women’s participation in conflict prevention, peace processes and post-conflict peacebuilding.
Application Details
Please send an e-mail, consisting of the subject line “Spring 2012 Internship Application - Your Name” with the following documents attached in .doc or .pdf form:
• Cover Letter (detailing your experience on issues related to women, peace and security, your availability, and your experience working in a busy, high functioning office)
• Resume / CV
• Writing Sample (3 pages maximum, on an issue related to women, gender, and/or peace and security issues)
Deadline for Spring 2012 applications is Sunday, 27 November 2011, however applications will be reviewed upon receipt so please submit ASAP.
No Phone Calls, Please.
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