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Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Nonviolent Peaceforce Full time

Job Title: Advocacy Intern

Department: Programming

Division: Advocacy

Duty Station: Washington, D.C.

Line Manager: Policy and Advocacy Manager

Line Management Responsibility: N/A

Position Type: Intern

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world's response to conflict situations.

Overview:

US - NP began working in the US in 2020 in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the racial uprising across the country. Our staff work to bring unarmed civilian protection methods to reimage community safety, protect civic space and the right to protest, and influence state and nonstate actors to use unarmed methods as a means for resolving conflict.

Job Summary:

Assist Nonviolent Peaceforce Advocacy staff to share NP's work and identify legislative, policy, and other advocacy opportunities. Training and feedback provided.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Identifying and tracking advocacy opportunities and forums
  • Drafting advocacy materials based on NP program and policy work
  • Assist with administrative tasks
  • Additional advocacy projects as necessary
  • Attend meetings and briefings to support the DC, New York, and Brussels advocacy team

Required Qualifications:

  • Well-versed in advocacy strategies and forums
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
  • Knowledge of current events and social issues, an interest in civilian protection and nonviolent methods
  • Clear, concise writing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to follow written and verbal directions well, able to work autonomously
  • Commitment to work cooperatively and grow personally
  • Commitment to the mission of Nonviolent Peaceforce

COMMITMENT TO NP PRINCIPLES:

  • Demonstrate a commitment to NP's mission and principles
  • Work in accordance with the organization's guiding principles:
  • Nonviolence
  • Non-partisanship
  • Primacy of local actors
  • Civilian-to-civilian action

These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in all programmatic areas and activities.

Key Challenges:

  • Communicating clearly about policy issues to a wide array of audiences.
  • Tracking complex issues across multiple contexts.
  • Collaborating effectively with NP staff across program sites.

HELPFUL QUALITIES

  • Patience, flexibility, persistence, and a sense of humor
  • Database management experience
  • Able to learn from successes and mistakes

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
  • Effective relationship and coalition building.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in an NGO or similar organization.
  • Experience working in or advocating with the United States Government.
  • Coursework in International Affairs, Political Science, U.S. Government, Development, and related fields.
  • Academic, personal, or professional experience in countries where NP works.

Working Conditions:

  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and/or printer.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
  • Ability to work in small or enclosed spaces.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Some evenings and weekends may be required.
  • Some travel may be required.

NP's COMMITMENT

  • Mentorship & Feedback
  • Supervision
  • Letter of Recommendation after successful completion of service
  • Remuneration: Stipend of USD 3000 is provided for 100% work rate. Will be adjusted accordingly depending on work rate.

EXPERIENCES OFFERED

  • High-level policy analysis skills and exposure to advocacy strategy
  • Work with and contribute to an international human rights nonprofit organization
  • Belong to a community committed to learning and growing together
  • Work in a professional atmosphere
  • College credit may be available through intern's school

Application Process

  • Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • The closing date for applications is Monday, July 22, 2024.
  • Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early
  • As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritize ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks,

which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter

Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left

employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.