Annoncør: OXFAM IBIS

Ansøgningsfrist: 02/05/2018

Job: Internship with Peace, Rights, and Inclusion team at Oxfam IBIS – Autumn 2018



 
 
Internship with Peace, Rights, and Inclusion team at Oxfam IBIS – Autumn 2018
 
 
 
 
Are you interested in combating poverty and inequality and dealing with the root causes of armed conflicts? Are you keen to get first-hand experience in an international NGO working on peacebuilding in conflict-affected and fragile settings? Are you aware of how best to create conditions for local actors to contribute to satisfaction building, poverty reduction, democratic development, justice, equal access to education? And do you think it’s exciting to help ensure that big global institutions and bilateral actors work optimally? Then maybe you’re looking for a role with Oxfam IBIS’ Peace, Rights, and Inclusion team from Autumn 2018.

Background
Oxfam IBIS is part of the International Confederation Oxfam, which works to alleviate inequality and combat poverty in the world. As a trainee, you help to contribute to our work in Denmark and in programme countries. Peacebuilding, Rights, and Inclusion is a new focus area of Oxfam IBIS. With programmes in countries such as Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and South Sudan, Oxfam IBIS is engaging in efforts to support long-term sustainable peace by addressing the causes of conflict and strengthening inclusion of women and youth in peace processes. Our approach is human rights based, and we are particularly concerned with addressing the structural barriers to peace through long-term efforts that empower youth and women to take action.

Areas of Focus

  • Support the further development of Oxfam IBIS’ engagement in the Sahel, MENA and HECA regions within the area of peacebuilding and conflict prevention and with a particular focus on participation of youth and women;
  • Support research and advocacy activities related to peacebuilding portfolio, including those that relate to other thematic areas of Oxfam IBIS’ work such as education, active citizenship, natural resources, and humanitarian activities;
  • Support engagement in Denmark, both in terms of public advocacy as well as collaboration with other Danish NGOs working on related issues or in conflict-affected and fragile contexts.
  • Support efforts to further develop the thematic area on peacebuilding, rights and inclusion within Oxfam IBIS and together with other Oxfam affiliates and Oxfam International strengthen the role of the confederation in this area. 

Competencies

  • You are in the process of completing a relevant higher education program, probably a master’s degree program;
  • You are interested in development policy issues, particularly in terms of their practical implications in contexts affected by conflict;
  • You are a creative, strategic thinker that can work independently and together on a common goal;
  • You have a sharp pen and can convey complicated matter in a simple and straightforward way;
  • You can have specific knowledge about some of the development policy issues we work with, such as peace building, development policy and framework conditions, the UN system;
  • You speak and write English. It is an advantage but not a requirement to be able to read and speak French

Conditions
Thorough insight into an organization seeking to make the world a better place for the poorest through advocacy and information work and great opportunity for professional development. You become part of a dynamic and fun workplace with a large international network.

Unfortunately, we can not offer our interns pay, but we are flexible, for example, for your studies and possibly study jobs. We offer free lunch for interns.

Internship: autumn semester – September 2018 – January 2019

If you have any questions, please contact Peacebuilding Advisor Alex Shoebridge at [email protected]

Send your application and CV via the link below. Application deadline is May 2nd 2018 12.00, and calls are expected to be held shortly after the deadline.

Read more about requirements and conditions for practicing in Oxfam IBIS at www.oxfamibis.dk/praktik

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