Volunteer Intern, African Union Advocacy at International Crises Group

Vacancy Description

The International Crisis Group is looking for a full-time volunteer intern to assist the African Union Relations team based in Nairobi. Applicants must be available for a minimum of six months. The volunteer intern is expected to:

• Track developments at the African Union (AU) particularly regarding conflicts that are relevant to Crisis Group’s work;
• Monitor and summarise official AU documents including relevant reports, statements and communiqués issued by the AU Commission Chairperson and the Peace and Security Council;
• Schedule appointments, coordinate events , and take meeting notes;
• Contribute to the research and preparation of Crisis Group publications by gathering information, fact-checking and assisting with editing;
• Research and draft talking points, briefing notes and communication materials;
• Attend meetings with diplomats, international organisations, academic institutes, think-tanks and NGOs with or on behalf of Crisis Group staff.

The position is primarily administrative in nature but offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a high profile international NGO and to learn about conflict analysis, advocacy, country specific and thematic issues, as well as the African Union.

Qualifications include:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in international relations, conflict studies, African studies, political science or similar;
• Proven interest in and knowledge of Africa (understanding of the AU helpful);
• Verbal and written command of English (French proficiency a plus);
• Research and note taking skills;
• Knowledge of Crisis Group reports helpful;
• Administrative skills;
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, email and internet applications;
• Organised, self-motivation and flexible, with an ability to deal confidently and swiftly with a variety of demanding tasks.