2 Internship Openings at the International Peace Institute
- Center for Peace Operations Internship
- Women, Peace and Security Internship
Center for Peace Operations Internship
IPI is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, three-month paid internship to start early September 2024 with the possibility of a three-month extension as part of IPI’s CPO Team.
This internship is situated in the Brian Urquhart Center for Peace Operations (CPO), which covers IPI’s work on the full spectrum of peace and security issues, including prevention, mediation, peace operations, peacebuilding and sustaining peace, preventing violent extremism, and UN reform.
The intern will report directly to CPO’s Research staff. The successful candidate will work with all members of the CPO team and will interact regularly with other IPI programs. The intern will gain knowledge and skills from on-the-job experience, with the CPO Team providing guidance and feedback to facilitate the learning process.
The selected candidate must be based in the New York area for the duration of the internship and will be expected to work in a hybrid in-office/from-home fashion during standard IPI working hours (9am-5pm EST).
Responsibilities
- Identify, analyze, and monitor political developments and trends in relation to peace and security and peacebuilding;
- Research and contribute to drafting analytical reports on issues related to international peace and security, including but not limited to peace operations, peacebuilding and sustaining peace, and mediation;
- Interact with a broad range of international and regional actors working on these topics at the multilateral level;
- Assist with the substantive and technical preparation of virtual meetings and seminars;
- Contribute analysis and technical assistance to IPI’s internet presence;
- Provide research support to the team as needed; and
- Perform various administrative tasks in support of CPO programming.
Qualifications
- Graduate-level coursework in international affairs, political science, or a related field, with an interest or focus on issues related to international peace and security;
- Knowledge of UN institutions and multilateral policy processes;
- Outstanding research, analytical, and English writing skills;
- Fluency in English; proficiency in an additional official UN language is an added value;
- Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment, with demonstrated sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender;
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills; and
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Compensation
The CPO internship is a full-time position (40 hours a week), paid at a rate of $16.00 per hour.
*Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States. Please note that IPI cannot sponsor work visas for internships. Applications that do not explicitly indicate authorization to work in the USA will not be considered.
APPLY HERE
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to take the written assessment.
Women, Peace and Security Internship
IPI is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, three-month paid internship to start in early September 2024, with the possibility of a three-month extension as part of IPI’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Team.
This internship is situated in IPI’s WPS Program, which covers IPI’s work on the full spectrum of women’s rights and roles in peace and security, including conflict prevention, mediation, peace operations, peacebuilding and sustaining peace.
The intern will report directly to the Head of the WPS Program. The successful candidate will work with all members of the WPS team and will interact regularly with other IPI programs. The intern will gain knowledge and skills from on‐the‐job experience, with the WPS Team providing guidance and feedback to facilitate the learning process.
The selected candidate must be based in the New York area for the duration of the internship and will be expected to work in a hybrid in‐office/from‐home fashion during standard IPI working hours (9am‐5pm EST).
Responsibilities
- Identify, analyze and monitor political developments and trends in relation to women, peace and security;
- Research and contribute to drafting analytical reports on issues related to women, peace and security, including but not limited to women’s rights and roles in conflict prevention and resolution, peace operations, peacebuilding and sustaining peace;
- Compile academic and policy sources, annotated bibliographies, and literature reviews;
- Assist with the substantive and technical preparation of meetings, workshops, and seminars;
- Interact with a broad range of international and regional actors working on these topics at the multilateral level;
- Support the social media processes for the program;
- Edit and review publications from the WPS team;
- Assist with tracking project progress and impact;
- Contribute WPS analysis to IPI’s policy blog, The Global Observatory; and
- Perform various administrative tasks in support of WPS programming.
Qualifications
- Graduate-level coursework in international affairs, political science, gender, or a related field, with a focus on issues related to gender/women’s rights and international peace and security;
- Knowledge of UN institutions and multilateral policy processes;
- Outstanding editing, research, analytical, and English writing skills;
- Fluency in English; proficiency in an additional official UN language is an added value;
- Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment, with demonstrated sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender;
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in ensuring team meets goals and deadlines;
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills; and
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Compensation
The WPS internship is a full-time position (40 hours a week), paid at a rate of $16.00 per hour.
*Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States. Please note that IPI cannot sponsor work visas for internships. Applications that do not explicitly indicate authorization to work in the USA will not be considered.
APPLY HERE
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to take the written assessment.
