Intern - Horn of Africa Project
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;
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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;
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Assisting with
carrying out daily press reviews and composing weekly situation reports;
administrative work, including arranging for meetings and database management;
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Assisting Africa
program staff with everyday office needs.
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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.
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Minimum requirements:
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A recent graduate
degree in political science, conflict studies, international relations, or
similar;
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Excellent English
writing and editing skills;
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Computer literacy;
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An ability to deal
confidently and swiftly with a variety of demanding tasks.;
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Proven research
skills in international relations or a similar subject, conflict analysis or
human rights work;
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Proven interest in
and knowledge of the Horn of Africa region; and
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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:
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Internship
application letter (please indicate proposed internship start and end date);
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Recent CV, please
include two references;
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Two 5-10 page
writing samples relating to political analysis of the Horn of Africa region;
and
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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.
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