1) The International Center for Tolerance Education (ICTE), Full Time
Intern for International Guest Program
2) Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, Capacity Strengthening
Intern Job Description
3) Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, Monitoring and Reporting
Intern Job Description
4) Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, Research Intern Job
Description
5) AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps
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1) The International Center for Tolerance Education (ICTE), Full Time
Intern for International Guest Program
The International Center for Tolerance Education (ICTE) is a
laboratory for innovative ideas in the field of tolerance education
and human rights. The Center seeks to be a vibrant place within the
human rights community and beyond that provides a much-needed forum
for experimentation and dialogue that brings together social change
advocates across countries and disciplines and injects an
entrepreneurial spirit into human rights work.
ICTE also aims to strengthen the field of tolerance education on a
global scale through building a critical mass of like-minded people
and projects so that children and their families can participate in a
vibrant and inclusive society.
After two years, the International Guest Program has become a leading
program at ICTE. The IGP welcomes human rights leaders, peace
educators, action researchers, health workers primarily from the
Global South. These guests come for a three-month residency to work
on a project that focuses on how schools and other institutions for
children educate them to respect diversity and promote tolerance and
social justice. ICTE provides its guests with an office space,
networking opportunities and professional mentorship.
ICTE facilitates conferences, hosts art and photo exhibits, shares
office space with non-profits, houses scholars. ICTE is a Do Tank TM
where networks of communication are established in order to encourage
action.
ICTE is an initiative of The Third Millennium Foundation, a private
foundation located in New York City. The Foundation was founded in
the year 2000 as a commitment to unlearning intolerance in the new
millennium. It makes grants all over the world and focuses on
childhood education and human rights with emphasis on supporting
social entrepreneurs.
For more information, please visit our website
www.seedsoftolerance.orgJob Description:
? Work with staff and ICTE International Guests as needed with
research, identifying organizations and establishing contacts in the
human rights and education community;
? Provide assistance to the International Guests that are most of
the time in New York or in the US for the first time
? Keep track of a calendar of meetings for the international
guests
? Assist Office manager with general office management tasks
? Increase, maintain and update ICTE database;
? Assist with web research and website development.
Qualifications:
? Previous experience with a small team and/ or in a non profit
environment;
? Strong organizational and research skills;
Strong interpersonal skills; needs to feel comfortable calling
organizations and approaching new contacts on behalf of the
international guests.
Interest in issues related to international human rights and
education
Willingness to go beyond immediate job description;
? Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel,
Word, etc.) and Internet research, proficient with PC and Mac
preferred.
Contact:
klom@tmf-tolerance.org-------------------------
2) Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, Capacity Strengthening
Intern Job Description
INTERN: Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict (
www.watchlist.org)
is seeking an intern to work 20 to 25 hours/week from January through
May 2008.
ORGANIZATION: The Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict is an NGO
network that monitors and reports on violations against the security
and rights of children and adolescents in specific situations of
armed conflict. Watchlist uses this information to urge action by the
UN Security Council, other UN agencies and appropriate governments.
Watchlist also provides capacity strengthening support to local NGO
partners in areas of conflict to build sustainable, grass roots
monitoring, reporting and advocacy networks related to violations
against children in armed conflicts (CAC). The Watchlist is housed at
the Women?s Commission for Refugee Women and Children, a member of the
network?s Steering Committee. The intern will support Watchlist in its
local capacity strengthening partnerships with local organizations in
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan as well as the Nepal
Partnerships for Protecting Children in Armed Conflict (PPCC) project
which brings together a working group of organizations in Nepal to
monitor and respond to violations against children?s right to
education. The intern will also support the development of the
capacity strengthening project infrastructure, particularly related
to correspondence and reporting on project activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Provide support on the design, development and implementation of
the Watchlist local capacity strengthening projects in Nepal,
Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan.
? Assist with communication with local NGO partners in Nepal, DRC,
Sudan, Colombia and elsewhere.
? Support fundraising outreach to Nepal and DRC based donors,
including assistance with the development of concept papers and
project proposals.
? Represent Watchlist at meetings related to children and armed
conflict hosted by UNICEF, NGOs and other relevant agencies.
? Provide support with research and advocacy initiatives as
needed.
? Translate relevant policy documents and reports to/from French
as needed.
? Assist with filing and other administrative tasks when
necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
? Graduate student in international relations, politics,
international development or relevant field.
? Strong research, writing, analytical and communication skills.
? Strong interest in issues related to children in armed conflict
and human rights advocacy.
? Experience with international human rights mechanisms and
policies.
? Fluency in French.
? Ability to work both in a team as well as independently.
? Excellent knowledge of MS Word/ Excel.
Please email your résumé and cover letter to:
Simar Singh, Program Specialist
Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict
Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children
122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168
ph: 212.551.2941 fax: 212.551.3180
simars@womenscommission.org-------------------------
3) Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, Monitoring and Reporting
Intern Job Description
INTERN: Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict (
www.watchlist.org)
is seeking an intern to work 10 to 15 hours/week from January through
May 2008.
ORGANIZATION: The Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict is an NGO
network that monitors and reports on violations against the security
and rights of children and adolescents in specific situations of
armed conflict. Watchlist uses this information to urge action by the
UN Security Council, other UN agencies and appropriate governments.
Watchlist also provides capacity strengthening support to local NGO
partners in areas of conflict to build sustainable, grass roots
monitoring, reporting and advocacy networks related to violations
against children in armed conflicts (CAC). The Watchlist is housed at
the Women?s Commission for Refugee Women and Children, a member of the
network?s Steering Committee. The intern will support Watchlist in its
reporting and advocacy activities on children in Sri Lanka,
Burma/Myanmar and other areas of conflict as relevant.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Research, analyze and compile statistical data related to
developments in Sri Lanka on the following thematic areas: Health,
HIV/AIDS, Education, Refugees/ IDPs, Small Arms, Landmines,
Trafficking and Exploitation, Gender-based violence, and Child
soldiers.
? Assist with follow-up research activities for the final draft of
the Sri Lanka report and summarize relevant reports and policy papers
on the political, social and CAC developments in Sri Lanka.
? Represent Watchlist at meetings related to children and armed
conflict hosted by UNICEF, NGOs and other relevant agencies.
? Assist with the conceptualization and preparation of the launch
of the Sri Lanka report.
? Assist with communication with local NGO partners in Nepal, DRC,
Sudan, Colombia and elsewhere.
? Translate relevant policy documents and reports to/from French
as needed.
? Assist with filing and other administrative tasks when
necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
? Graduate student in international relations, politics,
international development or relevant field.
? Strong research, writing, analytical and communication skills.
? Strong interest in issues related to children in armed conflict
and human rights advocacy.
? Experience with international human rights mechanisms and
policies.
? Fluency in French (preferred).
? Ability to work both in a team as well as independently.
? Excellent knowledge of MS Word/ Excel.
Please email your résumé and cover letter to:
Simar Singh, Program Specialist
Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict
Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children
122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168
ph: 212.551.2941 fax: 212.551.3180
simars@womenscommission.org-------------------------
4) Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, Research Intern Job
Description
INTERN: Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict (
www.watchlist.org)
is seeking an intern to work 15 to 20 hours/week from January through
May 2008.
ORGANIZATION: The Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict is an NGO
network that monitors and reports on violations against the security
and rights of children and adolescents in specific situations of
armed conflict. Watchlist uses this information to urge action by the
UN Security Council, other UN agencies and appropriate governments.
Watchlist also provides capacity strengthening support to local NGO
partners in areas of conflict to build sustainable, grass roots
monitoring, reporting and advocacy networks related to violations
against children in armed conflicts (CAC). The Watchlist is housed at
the Women?s Commission for Refugee Women and Children, a member of the
network?s Steering Committee. The intern will support Watchlist in its
reporting and advocacy activities on children in Sri Lanka,
Burma/Myanmar and other areas of conflict as relevant.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Research, analyze and compile statistical data related to
developments in Burma/Myanmar on the following thematic areas:
Health, HIV/AIDS, Education, Refugees/ IDPs, Small Arms, Landmines,
Trafficking and Exploitation, Gender-based violence, and Child
soldiers.
? Assist with preparation for the launch, follow-up advocacy and
distribution activities for the Sri Lanka report.
? Represent Watchlist at meetings related to children and armed
conflict hosted by UNICEF, NGOs and other relevant agencies.
? Assist with communication with local NGO partners in Nepal, DRC,
Sudan, Colombia and elsewhere.
? Translate relevant policy documents and reports to/from French
as needed.
? Assist with filing and other administrative tasks when
necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
? Graduate student in international relations, politics,
international development or relevant field.
? Strong research, writing, analytical and communication skills.
? Strong interest in issues related to children in armed conflict
and human rights advocacy.
? Experience with international human rights mechanisms and
policies.
? Fluency in French (preferred).
? Ability to work both in a team as well as independently.
? Excellent knowledge of MS Word/ Excel.
Please email your résumé and cover letter to:
Simar Singh, Program Specialist
Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict
Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children
122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168
ph: 212.551.2941 fax: 212.551.3180
simars@womenscommission.org-------------------------
5) AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps
Are you thinking about life after graduation? Apply to AVODAH: The
Jewish Service Corps, a unique one-year program for people in their
20?s combining work for justice, Jewish learning and community
building. AVODAH negotiates incredible hands-on jobs with incredible
anti-poverty organizations in NY, DC, Chicago, and? the newest city
on the roster: New Orleans. The majority of participants are offered
jobs by their placement organizations at the completion of their
service year, and end up making anti-poverty work a part of their
future career path. For more information about AVODAH, or to apply,
please visit
www.avodah.net. You can also contact them at
apply@avodah.net or at 212.545-7759. The application deadline is
February 16th, 2008.
