The West Africa team in the Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking undergraduate student interns for spring and summer 2018 to be based in the Washington, D.C. office. The interns will focus on HRW projects surrounding West Africa issues. Ideally, the interns will be available for a minimum of 10-15 hours per week from January to May 2018, with the possibility to extend through the summer. Students who are interested in both the spring and summer are encouraged to apply.
This internship is unpaid. Students may be able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other US and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
This internship is unpaid. Students may be able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other US and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
Areas of Responsibility:
The internship will consist primarily of press monitoring and compiling reports on news from Mali, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, and Senegal. Other responsibilities will include small research assignments, data management and analysis, drafting documents regarding issues in Africa, and attending external meetings. Other projects may be assigned as they arise and match the student's interests and abilities.
Skills/Experience:
The intern must be an undergraduate student for the duration of the internship term. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, with strong attention to detail. A strong interest in human rights, specifically concerning Africa, is essential. Relevant coursework is highly desirable. Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, internet applications) and internet research skills are essential. Proficient reading and writing ability in French is required, at the intermediate level or above.
Applicants should have valid authorization to intern in the US. Applicants who are offered an internship but are not US permanent residents, US citizens, or in possession of a valid student visa, must apply for a J-1 visa through a sponsoring organization. This process can take several weeks and applicants will have to incur their own costs.
Applicants should have valid authorization to intern in the US. Applicants who are offered an internship but are not US permanent residents, US citizens, or in possession of a valid student visa, must apply for a J-1 visa through a sponsoring organization. This process can take several weeks and applicants will have to incur their own costs.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 17 2017
Active Until:
Dec 17 2017
Hiring Organization:
Human Rights Watch
industry:
Nonprofit