Interpeace Internship with the Programme Development Unit Jobs in Kenya
Interpeace Internship with the Programme Development Unit Jobs in Kenya
Job DetailsInter-peace is an international organization for peace-building.
Its aim is to strengthen the capacities of societies to manage conflict in non-violent, non-coercive ways by assisting national actors in their efforts to develop social and political cohesion.
Inter-peace also works to assist the international community, particularly the United Nations, to play a more effective role in supporting peace building efforts around the world.
Job Responsibilities:
Carry out research on expert consultants to support PDU work and on potential people to meet in new countries of interest
Contribute to the PDU’s written output (including proposals), where required, and carry out research accordingly
In coordination with the Senior Officer, draft formal letters to request meetings with national authorities and international community
When necessary, support the organisation of round-table events
Identify platforms for available funding opportunities
Research and identify fora at which Interpeace staff can participate as speakers
Support the organisation of meetings and travel for members of the PDU
Other tasks as required
Job Skills:
An understanding of different stages of programme development (scoping, country analysis, stakeholder engagement, proposal development etc.)
An understanding of peace building dynamics in several conflict and post-conflict contexts
Open source research skills to provide sound analysis of conflict dynamics
Drafting written communication (briefs, letters, e-mails, etc.)
Drafting documents for internal and external audiences
Planning and coordination of events
Job Qualifications
Current pursuit of an undergraduate degree (Bachelor) in Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies, or related field and able to dedicate six months to a full-time internship with
the university’s/education institution’s agreement or
Completion of an undergraduate degree (Bachelor) in Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies, or related field and pursuing a Master’s degree in the near future.
Applicants will need to provide an attestation from the education institution where the candidate seeks to pursue the graduate degree attesting that this internship is aligned and will contribute to the educational purpose of the graduate degree or
Recent completion of a Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies, or related field
A strong desire to learn about peace building while making a worthwhile contribution of time and effort to Inter-peace
Fluent written and spoken English; good written and spoken French skills
Good knowledge of common MS computer applications
Ability to multi-task
How to Apply
Qualified candidates may submit a complete curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to recruitment@interpeace.org. “Internship: Programme Development Unit” Must Be included in the subject line of the application e-mail to be considered.
Please note that due to high volume of applications, Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
The deadline for applications is 3rd November 2019
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