Intern, Good Offices Section

Location: London
Closing date: 28th December 2014
Contract duration: 6 months

£250 per week

If you have attained, or are at an advanced stage of, your degree or masters in a subject such as political science or international relations, with a particular focus on conflict and conflict resolution studies there is now an outstanding opportunity to gain practical experience with one of the world’s most influential inter-governmental organisations.

Joining our Political Division, which promotes democracy and good governance, you will focus on conflict prevention and resolution as well as post-conflict capacity-building programmes, as you support the Secretary-General’s good offices activities.

A self-starter with the ability to pay attention to detail, you will be involved with preparing draft communications; developing and maintaining a roster of mediation experts; up-dating documentation; monitoring and analysing developments relating to conflict and peace; and organising meetings.

The Commonwealth comprises 53 independent sovereign states. Our aim is to provide sustainable and people-centred development through professional advice, transfer of best practice and the enhancement of skills and knowledge. This is an exciting time to join us and help make a tangible improvement to the wellbeing of 2.2 billion citizens, 60% of whom are under 30 years of age. At the same time, you will be taking a significant step in your own professional and career development.

To be considered, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.

Deadline for applications is 17:00 GMT on 28 December 2014.

London

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