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Title: Project Intern
The International Crisis Group's Horn of
Africa Project is looking for an intern to work in the organisation's Nairobi
office for a period of six months from January 2014.
Major responsibilities:
The position is desk based and
involves assisting Crisis Group's Horn of Africa Project team by monitoring
political developments in the Horn of Africa region via on-line sources;
Providing assistance editing reports
and briefings on conflict issues, and other documents produced by Africa
program staff; Preparing advocacy and research materials and attend meetings
with/on behalf of the Crisis Group staff;
Assisting with carrying out daily
press reviews and composing weekly situation reports; administrative work,
including arranging for meetings and database management;
Assisting Africa program staff with
everyday office needs.
The job requires a natural flair for
political analysis, flexibility, intelligence and hard work but offers an
excellent opportunity for someone to learn about conflict analysis and advocacy
work and gain valuable experience in a high profile international NGO.
Minimum requirements:
A recent graduate degree in
political science, conflict studies, international relations, or similar;
Excellent English writing and
editing skills;
Computer literacy;
An ability to deal confidently and
swiftly with a variety of demanding tasks.;
Proven research skills in
international relations or a similar subject, conflict analysis or human rights
work;
Proven interest in and knowledge of
the Horn of Africa region; and
Knowledge of local language(s) is an
added advantage.
Applicants will be based in Nairobi,
Kenya, and must be available full time for six months. This is an unpaid
internship. Unfortunately, we do not cover visa, travel, accommodation, living
and medical costs.
Click for more details on the
internship:
http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/about/employment/internships/vacancies.aspx
How to apply:
If you wish to apply, please send: Internship
application letter (please indicate proposed internship start and end date);
Recent CV, please include two references;
Two 5-10 page writing samples relating to
political analysis of the Horn of Africa region; and
A three page essay on what your contribution
to Crisis Group during your internship would be.
To submit your application, send all
materials, In English, to: intern.vacancies@crisisgroup.org Due to the volume
of intern applications we receive, we ask that you do not make follow-up calls
or emails concerning the status of your application.
Deadline for applications: 1st January 2014 - will be receiving applications
until vacancy is filled.
