Closing date: 15 Aug 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
The International Crisis Group's Central Africa Project Director is looking for an intern to work in the organisation's Nairobi office for a period of six months beginning September 2009.
Major responsibilities:
The position involves assisting Crisis Group's Central Africa Project Director in his work including carrying out desk research on core conflict issues in the Central Africa region, editing reports and briefings on conflict issues, preparing advocacy and research materials, composing weekly situation reports and carrying out daily press reviews, administrative work, including arranging for meetings and database management and aiding other staff of Crisis Group in their work. The job requires 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 and French 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 Central Africa region; and
- Fluency in French.
Reference Code: RW_7TYCLY-98
