WFM PBC Project Intern
This internship is with the World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy’s (WFM-IGP) project on the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission. The project is a part of IGP’s Creating Lasting Peace; Preventing Conflicts, Protecting Civilians program and follows developments in the UN Peacebuilding Commission, coordinates and advocates for civil society engagement in the development and implementation of peacebuilding frameworks in countries receiving advice from the Commission and organizes meetings and events to provide alternative perspectives on peacebuilding practices. More information about the UN Peacebuilding Commission is available at http://www.pbcupdate.org.
The intern will report to the project coordinator. The 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 interested in WFM internships may apply for stipends. More information can be found here.
Responsibilities
• Conduct research related to peacebuilding and civil society initiatives and draft memos
• Attend meetings at the UN, Special Sessions, etc and draft reports for the supervisor
• Attend meetings and workshops with UN delegates and representatives of NGOs
• Assist in the development of a new 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 International Relations, Politics or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication, research and writing skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software and willingness to learn basic web development 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 (if applicable) and in the cover letter. Be sure to indicate your approximate start date as well. Internship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis but must be received by:
Summer applications – April 1
Fall applications – August 1
Spring applications – December 1
Applications can be emailed, faxed or mailed to:
E-mail: internship@wfm-igp.org
Fax: +1 212 599-1332
World Federalist Movement – Institute for Global Policy
Attn: Internship Coordinator
708 Third Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017
USA
No phone inquiries please
