Organization: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (University of San Diego)
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 01 Sep 2015
Program Intern – IPJ Field Programs (September 14 – December 11)
Organizational Summary
As part of the University of San Diego"s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ) is at the nexus of practice, policy and learning in peacebuilding and human rights. The institute works in the field with local partner organizations in conflict-affected countries, bringing together civil society, governments, the security sector and human rights advocates to address the inequalities that fuel conflict to find paths to sustainable peace. Through dialogue, training in conflict resolution, negotiations and policy advocacy, the institute encourages local communities to come together and take the lead in preventing and ending cycles of violence.
Position Summary
The Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ) is seeking a part-time intern to support the IPJ’s Field Programs, central to the work and mission of the IPJ. This position affords the opportunity to work in close cooperation with the Program Officers for Strategic Peacebuilding and gain insight into how to develop, design, manage and implement international field projects. With active programming in Nepal, Kenya and Cambodia interns are exposed to a wide range of community-based peacebuilding efforts.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Communications/Media: Co-designing and maintaining an innovative and engaging social media presence to raise awareness of IPJ Field Program activities and successes
- Documentation/Storytelling:Communicating with local partners to draft engaging narratives that celebrate their work and document the short-term and long-term impact of IPJ Field Program activities.
- Research: Compiling and analyzing media on current events in program countries to draft weekly news briefs.
- Development: Assisting with the development of concept notes and grant proposals
- Administration: Supporting program staff with logistics and administrative support for the implementation of program activities
- Other administrative tasks as necessary
This unpaid internship will be 20 hours per week in the IPJ offices. Hours worked are flexible to accommodate a student schedule.
Qualifications:
- Interest in and knowledge of program countries (e.g. Nepal, Cambodia, and Kenya)
- Familiarity with a range of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter etc.)
- Demonstrated research, writing and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Strong interest in peacebuilding and human rights
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Learning Outcomes:
- Exposure to real-world issues and problems in the fields of peacebuilding and human rights
- Development of research, writing and analytical skills with support from Program Officers
- Development of social media skills and communication strategies
- Exposure to and opportunity to connect with the IPJ’s local partners in project countries
- Deeper understanding of how to develop, design, manage and implement international field projects
- Deeper understanding of current events and local peacebuilding efforts in program countries
How to apply:
To apply please send the following to Daniel Orth, dorth@sandiego.edu. Deadline for applications is September 1, 2015 at 5pm PST.
- A completed Application Form
- Resume – 2-page maximum
- Essay – 500-word maximum, stating your interest in the work of the IPJ, your objectives for and expectations of an IPJ internship, and how these apply to your career goals.
- Writing sample– 10-page maximum
- Two to three references, at least one of which must be a professor. Names of references can be included on CV. (Note: Actual letters of reference are not required; however the IPJ may contact your references via email or telephone.)
- Original transcripts– unofficial web transcript(s) submitted with application (if selected, you will be asked to provide an official transcript) from each college or university attended.
Please Note:This internship is unpaid and while we encourage international applicants, we cannot provide them with assistance in securing a visa, nor cover the costs of the visa and the health insurance required by the University of San Diego.
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