Organization: Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Jun 2015
INTERN: Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict (www.watchlist.org) is seeking an intern to work between 10 and 15 hours a week from June 2015 through December 2015, with the possibility of extension.
ORGANIZATION:Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict (‘Watchlist’) is an NGO network that monitors and reports on violations against the security and rights of children and adolescents in specific situations of armed conflict. Watchlist uses this information to urge action by the UN Security Council, UN agencies, and appropriate governments. Watchlist also provides support to local NGO partners in areas of conflict to build sustainable, grassroots monitoring, reporting, and advocacy networks related to violations against children in armed conflicts. Watchlist is a fiscally-sponsored project of the Tides Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the nation’s largest fiscal sponsor.
During the course of the internship, the intern will work on research related to Watchlist’s process evaluation of the U.N. Secretary General’s Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) for grave violations against children in armed conflict. The intern will support the lead researcher in background research, data analysis, and administrative/logistic tasks. The intern will have the opportunity to receive training on research methods and global humanitarian and human rights mechanisms and policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with research pertinent to the drafting and publication of Watchlist’s research report on global MRM processes and creation of a M&E framework
- Support the Lead Researcher in preparation for field research in two countries
- Conduct data analysis and visual representations of the results of qualitative interviews and direct observation and possible quantitative surveys
- Assist with development of tools and creation of a M&E framework for the global MRM system
- Assist with the development and implementation of Watchlist’s advocacy with respect to the research report and M&E framework, including outreach, dissemination, tracking for impact, launches and other tasks
- Draft social media messages and other communications materials
- Support the preparation, and possibly attend, dissemination events for the Watchlist report
- Assist with administrative tasks and other special projects when necessary
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate student in international relations, law, human rights, public health, or relevant field
- Strong research and analytical skills and experience with qualitative research and/or monitoring and evaluation
- Strong interest in issues related to children in armed conflict, child protection, human rights, and humanitarian concerns
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with NVivo, CSPRO, or other statistical software highly desired
- Spanish language proficiency a plus
How to apply:
Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please email your cover letter and résumé to:
Ilan Cerna-Turoff, Lead Researcher
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