Post:EIRIS Conflict Risk Network Intern
Organization:Conflict Risk Network
Location:WAshington DC
EIRIS Conflict Risk Network seeks a highly motivated and independent college student, recent graduate or
graduate
student to join our team. This Washington, DC office-based intern will
work closely with Network staff on research, membership, communications
and administrative projects. Plan on committing a minimum of 15
hours/week – start and end dates can be negotiated. The Network includes
about 80 institutional investors, financial service providers and
related stakeholders calling on corporate actors to fulfill their
responsibility to respect human rights and to take steps that support
peace and stability in areas affected by genocide and mass atrocities.
Our goal is to increase such behavior by corporate actors, and thereby
reduce conflict risk. The Network provides timely and in-depth research
reports for investors and other members, and is sustained through a
combination of member subscription fees, grants and donations.
Major Responsibilities •
Conduct in-depth research on corporations operating in EIRIS Conflict
Risk Network’s areas of focus—Sudan and Burma—and in the targeted
sectors of oil, mineral extraction, weapons and information and
communications technology.
• Assist with outreach to strengthen and expand the Network’s membership base.
•
Assist with the compilation, publication and distribution of the Sudan
Company Report to the Network’s institutional investor members.
• Monitor news related to corporate involvement and accountability in Sudan and Burma.
• Update the Network’s website, database and email contact list.
• Communicate with allies and partners regarding the Network’s activities.
• Copy-edit, proofread and fact-check Network reports and other communications.
Helpful
Experience Strong editing, writing and proofreading skills
Excellent online and offline research skills Proficiency with
Microsoft Office and Internet applications, and a quick study with new
software Aptitude with numbers Administrative skills, attention to
detail and ability to meet deadlines Pleasant and personable phone
manner Interest in or knowledge of EIRIS Conflict Risk Network’s areas
of focus, human rights standards, business, finance and corporate
accountability
Academic Credit Awarding academic credit for an
internship is at the discretion of your college or university. However,
we will assist you in providing appropriate information as your school
requests. You should make all arrangements for earning credit prior to
the commencement of your internship.
How to apply:
Application
Process To apply for an internship with EIRIS Conflict Risk Network,
please submit the following to recruitment@conflictrisknetwork.org:
• Current résumé
• Cover letter
•
A short writing sample Note: This is an unpaid internship. EIRIS
Conflict Risk Network does not offer an internship stipend. However,
interns are reimbursed for their local transportation costs (excluding
parking) and lunches. EIRIS Conflict Risk Network is a subsidiary of
EIRIS Ltd, which is wholly owned by the EIRIS Foundation. EIRIS is
committed to achieving equality of opportunity.
Closing date: 26 Aug 2013
How to Apply
http://reliefweb.int/job/596817/eiris-conflict-risk-network-intern
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