WFM-IGP Peacebuilding Commission Project Intern
This internship is with the Institute for Global Policy’s project on the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission. The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) is an intergovernmental body at the UN that helps
countries emerging from violent conflict rebuild. The PBC develops frameworks for peacebuilding in countries on its agenda and provides advice to the UN and other international actors on peacebuilding priorities in those countries. The process involves not only the UN, but also others in the international community such as neighboring countries, donors and the international financial institutions. The PBC is currently working with the governments of Burundi, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, Central African Republic and Liberia to improve peacebuilding efforts and mobilize resources from the international community to help.
The project follows developments in the PBC, works to coordinate civil society engagement in the development and implementation of peacebuilding frameworks in the PBC countries and organizes
meetings and events to provide civil society perspectives on peacebuilding practices. More information about the project is available at http://www.betterpeace.org.
The intern will report to the project coordinator. The spring internship can be full-time or part-time (2-3 days per week) and must be for a period of 3-4 months. The internship is unpaid but those able to commit to a full-time internship may apply for stipends. More information can be found at
http://www.wfm.org/site/index.php/articles/515.
Responsibilities
• Conduct research related to peacebuilding and civil society initiatives and draft memos
• Attend meetings at the UN and draft reports for the supervisor
• Attend meetings and workshops with UN delegates and representatives of NGOs
• Assist in maintaining the project website
• Monitor news and events related to peacebuilding in countries under consideration by the PBC
• Undertake special projects and assignments as needed
Qualifications
• Advanced undergraduate or graduate student working towards a degree in political science,
international relations or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication, research and writing skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software and willingness to learn basic web content management
programs
• Ability to work independently and within the constraints of tight deadlines
• Previous experience in a nonprofit environment preferred
• Proficiency in English required, proficiency in French strongly preferred
• Interest in WFM-IGP’s mission
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, references and a brief writing sample (3-5 pages maximum) on a related topic. Please include the name of the internship in the subject of the email and the cover letter. Be sure to indicate your approximate start date as well.
Application Deadline
Summer Applications: April 1st
Fall Applications: August 1st
Spring Applications: December 1st
Applications can be emailed, faxed or mailed to:
E-mail: internship@wfm-igp.org
Fax: +1 212 599-1332
Mail to:
WFM-IGP
Attn: Internship Coordinator
708 Third Avenue, 24th Floor New York, NY 10017 USA
No phone inquiries please
