Are you still studying but you want to gain experience in a international non-profit organization? Well, this internship in Development & Outreach suits you. During the 3 months internship you will learn about the organization's priority: human rights issues. Apply now!

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Organization/Company: Human Rights Watch is a non-governmental, non-profit organization for the protection and defense of human rights. Its staff, composed of more than 400 members worldwide, is made up of human rights professionals, including national experts, lawyers, journalists and university professors of different backgrounds and nationalities. Founded in 1978, Human Rights Watch is known for its thorough study of facts, unbiased information, effective use of media, and targeted defense, often in collaboration with local human rights groups. Every year, Human Rights Watch publishes more than 100 reports on human rights conditions in about 90 countries, ensuring a broad impact on local and international media. Thanks to its influence, Human Rights Watch manages to get meetings with governments, the United Nations, the African Union and the European Union, financial institutions, and many companies during which to promote changes in policy and practice in favor of human rights and justice throughout the world

Duty Station: Geneva, GE, CHE

Open To: who meets the requirements

Timeframe: full time, for 3 months

Deadline: open until filled

Job description: Development & Outreach Intern will primarily focus on planning HRW’s major fundraising and outreach events:

- drafting acknowledgment letters and other donor-related correspondence

- coordinating donor communication, engaging donors

- using databases, contributing to some translation

- conducting desk research for development and outreach projects

Interns will collaborate closely with staff to identify and create opportunities for donor involvement by informing existing and prospective supporters of their work

Qualifications: applicants profile required:

- Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English

- Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, internet applications)

- strong team players and disciplined self-starters

- demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues.

Wage:  Internships are unpaid. However, interns may be reimbursed for some lunch and local travel costs as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy.  Students are often able to arrange academic credit  

Application process: Please apply by visiting the online job portal

Documents needed:

- CV/resume

- letter of interest

- writing sample

In order to apply look for : Internship/Volunteer, Development & Outreach Intern, DEVEL01157

Useful links:

link to the section Find Opportunity

Human Rights Watch

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Contact information:

51, Avenue Blanc

1202 Geneva

Switzerland

Tel: +41-22-738-0481

Fax: +41-22-738-1791

Contact Geneva Office

Website

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The United Nations Global Compact Office offers the opportunity to participate in the internship in its New York office, with the possibility of being able to choose among its various areas of intervention. Apply as soon as possible for this growth and training initiative!

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Organization/Company: The Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world. The goal is to align companies towards a common strategy on universal principles on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption, and take actions that promote the company's goals. For this to happen, the United Nations Global Compact supports companies to:

- Doing business responsibly by aligning their strategies and operations with the Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption

-Adopt strategic actions to promote wider social goals, such as the United Nations sustainable development goals, with particular attention to collaboration and innovation.

Currently, over 9500 companies in over 160 countries worldwide are joining the Global Compact

Duty Station: New York

Open To: Students enrolled in a master's degree program, in the last academic year of a three-year degree course or with a bachelor's degree within one year of graduation

Timeframe: 3 months with the possibility of extension up to 6 months

Deadline: 31/10/2018

Job description: Depending on their level of experience and training, interns at the Global Compact Office will have to:

-To analyze the issues related to corporate citizenship, in particular on human rights, work, the environment and the fight against corruption

- Make changes to publications and other documents

- Maintaining contacts with the Global Compact stakeholders on the main topics of corporate sustainability

-Support the organization of meetings and events

-Give assistance to awareness activities

-Writing e-mails and other inquiries

-Perform administrative tasks

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

-Be enrolled in a master's degree program, in the last year of a three-year degree course or in possession of a bachelor's degree within one year of graduation

-Excellent knowledge of English, knowledge of French is desirable

-Good computer skills

-Demonstrate to share the goals and objectives of the United Nations

Wage/Fees: Unspecified  

Application process: To apply to the offer, it is necessary to register on the offer page, including a cover letter

Useful informations: In the cover letter it is necessary to specify the scope in which the internship is to be carried out. the various areas are:

-Local Networks

-Programmes

-Communications & Media

-Brand and Communications

-Participant Outreach and Engagement

-Impact Measurement and Reporting

For more information on the various areas, see the offer page

Useful links:

link to the offer  

Global Compact

Contact information: For any kind of information write to the following address

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Do you have a degree in Communication or related fields? The ITU offers an unmissable opportunity to participate in the internship at its General Secretariat. What are you waiting for? Apply now!

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Organization/Company: ITU (International Telecommunication Union) is the main United Nations agency for information and communication technologies whose mission is to connect the world. To achieve this goal, ITU manages the range of radio frequencies and satellite orbits internationally. ITU also works to improve communication infrastructures in developing countries by defining global standards that favor the interconnection of a wide range of communication systems. ITU also organizes global events on the theme of telecommunications that bring together the most authoritative representatives of governments and the private sector in order to exchange ideas and knowledge for the benefit of all.

The General Secretariat of ITU directs all administrative and financial aspects of the activities of the Union, including the implementation of the provisions of administrative regulations on operational matters, the dissemination of information on telecommunications for operational or other purposes, the provision legal advice for Union offices and departments of the General Secretariat, logistical support for Union activities, including conferences, coordination of the work of the Union with other international organizations, dissemination of information to Member States and members of the sector, press, business and individual users of telecommunications and the general public. The General Secretariat is also responsible for organizing world telecommunications exhibitions and forums. Within the General Secretariat, the "Strategic Planning and Membership Department" (SPM) advises the Secretary-General on strategic challenges and their implications for the Union's activities concerning the rapid evolution of telecommunications; the SPM also develops forward-looking strategic proposals in order to ensure that the organization meets the objectives set by the members. The Department is also responsible for providing advice on communication and strategies for the promotion and development and implementation of the corporate communication plan of the Union in collaboration with the three sectors in order to promote ITU leadership in the telecommunications and Internet Communication Technology

Duty Station:  Geneva

Open To: Graduates in Communication, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Social Media, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Sciences, International Development or in a field related to local responsibilities. A degree in another field can be accepted if there is a demonstrable experience in the field of Communication

Timeframe: From September 2018 to February 2019

Deadline: 20/09/2018

Job description: ITU is looking for a junior communications and social media officer for an internship opportunity. The junior communications and social media officer will provide support to EQUALS, an innovative global initiative carried out by a committed network partnership of companies, governments, non-profit organizations, foundations, universities, media and individuals across the world who collaborate by gap gender digital. The intern will have the following responsibilities:

-Analyze the audience metrics of EQUALS. This activity will include monitoring social media analysis against basic data to optimize the social media strategy. Periodic reports to monitor readers, visibility and impact of the website and social media channels of ITU websites, using the tools provided by ITU.

-Producing and modifying EQUALS content, as well as ITU activities on digital gender inclusion, collecting materials from recent reports, multimedia products, events and other ITU products including those produced by ITU members and partners, also referring to to third-party searches and other materials where necessary. This activity will include the publication of social media, research and identification of opportunities for blog posts, press releases and news announcements.

-Assist in the distribution and publication of blog stories, press releases, news and online media. This activity would include the regular updating of EQUALS websites and social media.

-Assisting the communication and awareness-raising team with media and video production and related activities (eg Soundbites)

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

-Degree in Communication, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Social Media, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Sciences, International Development or in a field related to local responsibilities. A degree in another field can be accepted if you have a demonstrable experience in the Communication

-Ability to communicate effectively and produce good quality content for digital and online channels

-Understanding corporate and strategic communications

-Experience with the use of social media platforms

-Experience in web development (eg Wordpress, Wix, Java script)

-Excellent knowledge of English will be appreciated for drafting and editing documents. Other UN languages (French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic) are not required, but would be considered an advantage

Wage/Fees:  Unspecified

Application process: To apply for the internship it is necessary to register on the offer page

Useful links:

link to the offer  

ITU

Contact information:

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Place des Nations

1211 Geneva 20 Switzerland

Voice: +41 22 730 5111 (ITU Switchboard)

Fax: +41 22 733 7256

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Are you a student or a recent graduate and want to have an experience at an international organization? Apply for UNDP internships, fly to Belarus and contribute to its work in the world!

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Organization/Company: The UNDP - United Nations Development Program - is the United Nations division that works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality and exclusion in some 170 states. Their programs contribute to the development of policies for increasing leadership and partnering skills, increasing institutional possibilities and developing resilience in order to achieve optimal results. It operates mainly in 4 main areas: poverty reduction, on which the annual UNDP report is of considerable importance, achieving the Millennium Development Goals, democracy, crisis prevention and care, environment and sustainable development. UNDP implements projects consisting essentially of technology transfer, sending experienced technicians and training personnel from developing countries. The first 10, by size of the amounts received, are Afghanistan, Sudan, Congo, Panama, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Bangladesh and Iraq

Duty Station:  Minsk, Belarus

Open To: Students enrolled in a specialization program, students enrolled in the last academic year of a first degree course or graduate students within one year of graduation of one of the aforementioned

Timeframe: Unspecified

Deadline: 31/12/2018

Job description: UNDP offers internship opportunities in various sectors. Internship opportunities offered to students and graduates are a unique opportunity to participate in the work of the UNDP.

Typical activities performed by trainees include:

-conducting research

-write documents

-cataloging information

-assist in organizing conferences, forums or other collaborative events

-publish stories of knowledge and / or good practices

Qualifications: Ideal candidates must meet the following requirements:

-Be enrolled in a specialization program, be enrolled in the last academic year of a first degree course or be graduated within one year of graduation of one of the aforementioned

-Fluency in English

-Knowledge of Russian or Belarusian will be considered an advantage

Wage:  UNDP internships are not paid

Application process: To apply for internships you must register at the link on the offer page, inserting personal information and  CV

Useful informations: Applicants who will be suitable for internships must present the following documentation:

-UNDP internship application form

-Copy of the most recent CV in English

-Motivational letter

-Letter of the university that confirms the current enrollment and the graduation date or a copy of a diploma for graduate students

-Letter of approval or letter of reference from a faculty member

Useful links:

link to the offer  

UNDP

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Availability of an Internships in Volunteer Advisory Services Section offered by the UN Volunteers. You will support the UNV policies, programming and partnerships, a great chance for your international career. Do not miss it!

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Organization: The United Nations (or UN)  is an intergovernmental organization established in 1945 by 51 Member States. Nowadays the UN is formed by 192 Nations. The UN works on four main functions: keep the international peace and security; develop friendly relations among Nations; cooperate in the solving of global problems and in the promoting of human rights; represent  a center for several national initiatives. UN is structured in several agencies and organizations aimed to support development, human rights, health all over the world with a particular attention to conflits areas and peace-keeping operations. The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) is a program which aim to spread peace and development all around the world through volunteerism. Online Volunteering, by using any device, helps the volunteers to find and address all the problems related to human exploitation, hunger and wars. The Volunteer Advisory Services Section (VASS) makes the case for integration of volunteerism into peace and development broadly and UN programming specifically, and designs advisory services offer on volunteer infrastructure. VASS works in close collaboration with Regional Offices to ensure consolidation of programmatic activities and coordinated advisory services on volunteerism and volunteer infrastructure. It contributes to UNV’s positioning on volunteerism through the State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR), and the Plan of Action (PoA) on volunteerism

Duty Station:  Bonn, Germany

Open To: who meets the requirements

Timeframe: from 3 to 6 months

Deadline: 31/12/2018

Job description: Under the coordination of the Knowledge Management Associate and supervision of specified VASS staff, the interns will support building UNV substantive knowledge and capacity to promote and facilitate volunteerism for peace and development globally; as well as to enhance UNV policies, programming and partnerships. Main duties:

- Research, track scan, analyze key developments within UNV and among partners

- Assist in developing reports or policy briefs, with reviews of articles, reports, and online sources in different languages

- Assist in fact-checking key knowledge and evidence products including reports, policy briefs, and videos

- Assist in the production of videos, podcasts and digital stories for the SWVR web section

- Assist in generating engaging feature articles and multimedia content for the SWVR web section and its social media channels – Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.

- Assist in the SWVR dissemination activities, such as preparing mass mailings, updates and actively identifying potential partners to enhance SWVR outreach

- Assist in the continuous monitoring and maintenance of the SWVR web section and social media channels by keeping all content up to date

- Assist in ensuring the quality and correct formatting of content including metadata on the SWVR web section

Qualifications:  Undergraduate degree and relevant experience in the field of research, social sciences, communication, digital publishing, video production, journalism, and other related subjects.

- Strong interest in development cooperation and in the work of the United Nations Volunteers programme

- Experience in research and writing

- Experience in coordinating workshops or events

- Experience in communications, knowledge management or capacity development activities is an asset

- Excellent oral and written communications skills and demonstrated research abilities and interest

- Internet proficiency as well as proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

- Social media savvy

- Fluency in English is required, fluency in French or Spanish is an asset

Wage:  unpaid

Application process: Application form, CV & cover letter in English, including the dates and length of your availability, should be sent via e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Useful links:

link to the offer

UN Volunteers

Contact information:

Tell: +49 (0) 228-815 2000

Platz der Vereinten Nationen 1, 53113 Bonn, Germany

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WFWO (World for World Organization) - an NGO involved in the UN's decision process in the issues related to poverty, food supply and hunger, offers various internship opportunities available throughout the year for students who share the organization's mission and principles.

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Organization/Company: World For World Organization (WFWO) is a Non – Governmental Organization (NGO). Italian-based non-profit organization, operating in Italy and internationally, WFWO was launched on 16 October 2001, on the occasion of World Food Day, and established in 2002, and is in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC – DESA – UN NGO Section at the United Nations – New York – USA). ECOSOC is the Principal Organ to Coordinate the Economic and Social Council work of the United Nations and the Specialized Agencies and International Institutions.

The WFWO has designated representatives for each main United Nations Headquarters where the major meetings are held: New York, Geneva and Vienna

Duty Station:  at Headquarter in Rome or in the field areas

Open To: students or recently graduated in disciplines considered relevant to the WFWO’s activities

Timeframe: The WFWO’s Executive Secretariat Internship Program is offered on a two-month basis three times a year: Mid-January to mid-March (Spring Session); Early June to early August (Summer Session); Mid-September to mid-November (Fall Session)

Deadline: open

Job description: The objectives of the Internship Program are to promote among the participants a better understanding of the United Nations and of the World For World Organization (WFWO). Internships provide Team section at Headquarters or in the field areas with the assistance of outstanding young students specializing in fields relevant to WFWO’s activities.

Internships with the WFWO provide an opportunity for selected undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students who are pursuing a course of study or work in fields related to the WFWO’s mandate and activities to:

- increase their understanding of relevant issues at the international level by involving them directly in the work and involved them in general activities of WFWO’s principles, programs and strategies and communications aspect;

- gain practical work experience related to their academic background or future work in the field related to WFWO’s mission.

Interns gain an understanding of how the WFWO operates and enhance their educational experience by working under the supervision of a senior team member.

The backgrounds of interns are matched with the needs of the WFWO. Interns provide the WFWO with the assistance of young talent for a limited period and offer the most recent thinking and research experience in their area of academic study.

Qualifications:

- Specialist Applicants can be upon to all nationalities

- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university or graduate school and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies

- Applicants should hold degrees in disciplines considered relevant to the WFWO’s activities, e.g. International Law, Economics, International Relations, Political Science and Social Sciences, Communications and Publication, Project Management, Evaluation Specialist, Environment Specialist, Post Conflict Specialist, Emergency Operations, Building Capacity-Training Specialist, Gender Quality Specialist, Health and Education Specialist

- Applicants should have a working (both oral and written) knowledge of at least one of the WFWO’s official languages (English, French, Spanish or Italian)

- Applicants should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment

- Good communication skills

- Ability to work fairly independently or as part of a team

- Initiative and flexibility

- Any past work experience and knowledge of information system and website design or related work would be an advantage

- Close relatives of a serving WFWO are not eligible to apply

Wage: In WFWO field locations, the amount of the special fund to be cover to the interns will be established in line with other similar organisations engaging interns at local level and taking account of local circumstances  

Application process: The WFWO does not have specific vacancies for interns. There is no list of internship vacancies. Internships are awarded by WFWO by Team Section based on their needs and whether or not a candidate’s profile meets those needs.

Candidates are therefore advised to consult the WFWO’s website to familiarize themselves with the work of the various activities of the Team Section and to submit a CV and covering letter directly to WFWO’s Human Resources Team which interest them most. Should there be a need for an intern in that Team Section or area of activity, the candidate will be contacted directly.

For an internship in an WFWO, please send your Application Form directly by email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Further Information:

- The cost of travel, insurance and accommodation, as well as living expenses, are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions

- Interns are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for obtaining the necessary passport and visa or other documents for entering Italy or any other duty station

- Interns are responsible for arranging their own accommodation

- WFWO does not accept responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship

- Interns are responsible for procuring and maintaining their own insurance coverage for illness and accidents while they are working at the WFWO and a copy of documentation attesting to such insurance coverage should be provided to WFWO administration by each intern on their first day of internship

Useful links:

WorldForWorld

Link to the offer

Application Form

Contact information:

WFWO has representative permanent at the main  United Nations headquarters , UN New York, Vienna , and Geneva Executive Secretariat & Operations Programs

World For World Organization (WFWO)

P.O. Box 15154

Via di Tor Pagnotta, Nr.4, Rome – 00143 (Italy)

Tel: +39 (06) 51530985

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The German Institute for International and Security Affairs - SWP offers a limited number of three-month full-time paid internships for highly motivated students interested in research. Go and check the division you wish to apply for and leave for Germany

For more opportunities go to Europe

Organization/Company: The German Institute for International and Security Affairs of Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) is an independent research institution which advises the Bundestag (German parliament) and the Federal Government on foreign and security policies. SWP was established upon private initiative in 1962 in Ebenhausen, near Munich. It was given the legal status of a foundation. Following the move of the government from Bonn to Berlin, SWP set up its new home in the capital in 2001. Since January 1965, when the Bundestag unanimously backed the establishment of an independent research centre, the Institute has been funded from the budget of the Federal Chancellery

Duty Station:  Berlin, Germany

Open To: young students and academics enrolled or that already have  a master’s degree course or that are intentioned to start one in:

- political science

- economics

- law

- administration

- occasionally also regional studies like ethnology, or journalism

Timeframe: depends on the application deadline

Deadline:

- 30th of September 2018 (for an internship starting at the earliest in December 2018)

- 31st of December 2018 (for an internship starting at the earliest in March 2019)

Job description: The work undertaken by the interns includes:

- assisting with all tasks within the research division, especially research projects, and producing documentation and background reports for research division members

- preparing reports of conferences and meetings

- literature research

- editing academic texts, researching and evaluating materials, helping to prepare meetings and conferences

- general administrative tasks

It is possible to apply for an internship in one of the several research divisions of the SWP that are:

- EU/Europe

- International Security

- Americas

- Asia

- Eastern Europe and Eurasia

- Global Issues

Qualifications: the qualifications needed to apply for the interships are:

- very good knowledge of English (written and spoken)

- good end-user IT skills (Word, Excel, web browsers)

- own ideas about what to achieve during the internship

- interest in policy consultation and communication

- commitment, ambition, teamwork and social skills

The several research divisions may have additional requirements, check the division you wish to apply following the links above

Wage:  Interns at SWP receive €300 per month

Application process: to apply for an internship in one of the above research division it is necessary to fill the linked application form with the following documents:

- Motivational letter (maximum one page)

- C.V.

- bachelor’s degree certificate

- interim and leaving certificates

- references, work references (if available) (copies)

- valid confirmation of student status (copy) or university confirmation of application for a place on a master’s degree course (original, must include expected enrolment date)

- residence permit (non-EU/EEA applicants, copy)

- if a public or private body has awarded funding for the internship, please supply documentation (including amount)

The application and the above listed documents have to be sent in one summarized .pdf file to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Useful links:

link to the internships’ page

application form

Contact information: all contacts can be found at the following link

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The Carnegie Middle East Center (CMEC), the Beirut center of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, encourages graduate and post-graduate students to apply to be Research Interns in Beirut

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Organization: the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a unique global network of policy research centers in Russia, China, Europe, the Middle East, India, and the United States. Their mission, dating back more than a century, is to advance peace through analysis and development of fresh policy ideas and direct engagement and collaboration with decision makers in government, business, and civil society. Collaborating with this centers bring the inestimable benefit of multiple national viewpoints to bilateral, regional, and global issues

Duty Station:  Beirut, Liban

Open To: who fill the requirements

Timeframe: 3-6 months, till 31-Dec-2018

Deadline: not specified

Job description: the research interns will assist the Center's scholars in their research on political, economic, security and education reforms topics related to the MENA region. Interns can expect to benefit directly from working at an international think-tank, with exposure to its inner mechanisms and the opportunity to contribute to their scholars' work. Successful applicants will also have access to all Carnegie Middle East Center meetings, symposia and other events

Qualifications:

-BA (Bachelor of Arts) or MA (Master of Arts) in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Middle East Studies, Education, Sociology or any related field

- Excellent skills in the Microsoft suite

- Good command of Arabic and English, French is a plus

- Previous experience in research is welcomed

Wage:  no salary, only a monthly stipend for the transports

Application process:candidates must submit a resume and cover letter via the Carnegie website

Useful links: for further information click here

Contact information: 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036-2103
Phone: 202 483 7600
Fax: 202 483 1840

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Are you a recent graduate and have a passion for the values of the Declaration of Warsaw? The important international organization Community of Democracies offers amazing internships. Don’t miss this opportunity: apply now!

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Organization/Company: Building upon the Warsaw Declaration, the Community of Democracies seeks to support democratic transition and consolidation worldwide and help bridge the gap between principles of democracy and universal human rights and practice by:

- Assisting societies in the development and strengthening of democratic institutions and values

- Identifying, alerting and responding, consistent with the UN Charter and the Warsaw Declaration to threats to democracy so as to assist states to remain on the path to democracy

- Supporting and defending civil society in all countries

- Advancing broad-based participation in democratic governance

- Giving a voice to those working peacefully for democracy in all countries

The Community of Democracies will seek to achieve these goals by: creating a global network of government representatives, members of legislative bodies, civil society and other stakeholders committed to these goals; sharing ideas, advice and best practices; providing opportunities for coordinating democracy support activities; and working towards a common democratic voice in international organizations.

Duty Station: Warsaw, Poland

Open To: Recent graduated students who meet the requirements

Timeframe:

- Spring Cohort: March-June 2018

- Summer Cohort: June-September 2018

- Fall Cohort: September-December

Deadline:

- Spring Cohort: 15 February 2018

- Summer Cohort: 1 May 2018

- Fall Cohort: 1 August 2018

Job description: The Community of Democracies offers university students and recent graduates the opportunity to spend three to six months working on real projects at the cutting edge of democracy, human rights and diplomacy at the Permanent Secretariat of the Community of Democracies in Warsaw, Poland.

Successful candidates will join a diverse and multicultural team that plans and implements activities linked to transitioning democracies and actors defending their rights. Over the course of the program, interns will be thoroughly engaged with the work of the Community,supporting their experts, helping manage international projects and promoting the values of the Warsaw Declaration.

As a member of the Permanent Secretariat, you can expect to be involved in the following types of tasks:

- Conducting research and analyzing issues associated with democracy and human rights

- Reviewing or editing documents and diplomatic notes

- Contributing to the development of strategic plans, concept notes or project proposals

- Organizing conferences, panel discussions and roundtable discussions with external partners

- Monitoring social media and drafting content for Twitter or Facebook

- Providing input and contributing to the organization’s communication channels

- Attending events on behalf of the Permanent Secretariat

Qualifications:

- Be very passionate about the values contained in the Warsaw Declaration and committed to supporting democracy and protecting human rights around the world

- Be a university student or recent graduate with top marks

- Have a demonstrated interest in democracy, diplomacy, international relations, human rights, civil society, gender equality, diversity, women’s rights and politics

- Have a professional fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage)

Wage: Unpaid  

Application process: To apply for this internship you must send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., write in the subject line “desired Cohort + INTERNSHIP”. In the email you must attach a recent CV without a photo and a one-page letter of motivation

Useful links:

Link to the offer

Community of Democracies website

CoD contact page

Warsaw Declaration

Contact information:

Aleje Ujazdowskie 41

00-540 Warsaw, Poland

Phone: +48-22-375-90-00

Fax: +48-22-3195628

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Interested in Refugees, Immigration and Human rights? UNHCR offers an Internship in Public Information in Rome. Check requirements and apply!

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Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, is one of the more embedded UN Agencies, directly involved in rescue and emergency operations all over the world. 

n 1954, UNHCR won the Nobel Peace Prize for its groundbreaking work in Europe. But it was not long before we faced our next major emergency. In 1956, during the Hungarian Revolution, 200,000 fled to neighbouring Austria. Recognising the Hungarians as 'prima facie' refugees, UNHCR led efforts to resettle them. This uprising and its aftermath shaped the way humanitarian organisations would deal with refugee crises in the future. During the 1960s, the decolonisation of Africa produced the first of that continent's numerous refugee crises. We also helped uprooted people in Asia and Latin America over the following two decades. In 1981, we received a second Nobel Peace Prize for what had become worldwide assistance to refugees.  The start of the 21st century has seen UNHCR help with major refugee crises in Africa , the Middle East and Asia. We have also been asked to use our expertise to help many internally displaced by conflict and expanded our role in helping stateless peaple. In some parts of the world, such as Africa and Latin America, the 1951 Refugee Convention has been strengthened by additional regional legal instruments. UNHCR now has more than 10,966 members of staff. We work in a total of 130 countries and our budget, which in its first year was USD $300,000, grew to USD $6.54 billion in 2016.

In 2015, UNHCR celebrated 65th anniversary. During lifetime, we have helped well over 50 million refugees to successfully restart their lives.

Where: Rome

Deadline: 4 April 2018

Starting date: End of April 2018

Offer Description: This position is primarily intended to provide the Intern with the opportunity to undertake a work experience related to university studies or to possible future careers. Secondly, it is meant to provide real assistance to the Public Information Team at the UNHCR Regional Office in Rome, Italy. 

Major duties and responsibilities: Major duties and responsibilities:

- Provide support to the celebrities program also by carrying out background research and reporting

- Support in the production of content on refugee stories, such as video and photo 

- Research of content for social media (on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube), scheduling of content via Facebook and Hootsuite 

- Update of institutional website 

- Collaboration in the development and management of multimedia content 

-Translations from English into Italian

- Support in the development and implementation of projects or events, in particular World Refugee Day

- The Intern will be trained and supported in his/her work

Qualifications and skills:

- University studies preferably in Communication or related areas

- Previous relevant working experience is an asset

- Ability to use Internet Explorer and Web browsing 

- Familiarity with social media such as Twitter, YouTube and Facebook

- Excellent knowledge and practice in the use of MS Office

-Strong communication skills

-Flexibility and ability to work autonomously 

- Excellent knowledge of English  Excellent knowledge of Italian

Application: Please download the Personal History Form (PHF) at: www.unhcr.org/recruit/P11_UNHCR.doc Complete the P11 in English and send it, along with a motivation letter also in English, by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please quote position title in the subject line. Incomplete or late applications will not be taken into account. Acknowledgements shall only be sent to candidates short-listed for an interview.

Remunaration/Benefit: no remuneration preview, but there some benefits. The Food and Transportation Allowance will be the equivalent of 10% of the Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) of the duty station and be based on 30 calendar days. It must not exceed the equivalent of USD 1000 per month, normally payable in local currency. Until such date, interns will not financially remunerated by UNHCR. Costs and arrangements for travel including travel arrangements to and from the location where the internship will be carried out, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibilities of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

Information:

There is no expectation of employment at the end of the internship. Interns shall not be eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, positions in UNHCR during the period of internship and for a period of six months following the end of their internship. Interns may be hired as individual contractors without a break in service, provided they have the required qualifications and professional experience. 

In order to be considered eligible for an internship, the following criteria must be fulfilled: o Be a recent graduate (12 months) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from an university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO.

Please note that candidate must have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant to the position. 

An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship. - UNHCR interns shall accumulate 1.5 leave days per month of continuous service and may take leave following the agreement of the supervisor. In case of absence due to illness, interns shall be granted up to two days of sick leave per month of service. For sick leave of three or more consecutive work days, a medical certificate issued by a qualified medical practitioner must be produced. The manager shall inform local HR Unit/Administration about any prolonged and/or continuous sick leave of the intern. In situations when the sick leave entitlement for the entire contract period is exhausted, the internship agreement shall come to an end. - Interns will be entitled to a Food and Transportation Allowance which will be effective starting from 01/06/2018.