Nonviolent Peaceforce is hiring an
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:
Required Qualifications:
COMMITMENT TO NP PRINCIPLES:
These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in all programmatic areas and activities.
Key Challenges:
HELPFUL QUALITIES
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NP's COMMITMENT
EXPERIENCES OFFERED
Application Process
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
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