IIP Placements in Politics, Sociology, and Anthropology
Agricultural Trade Office, Shanghai (Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA)
Location: Shanghai, China
China is currently the second largest market for U.S. agriculture and Shanghai holds China’s largest consumer base with rapidly rising incomes. Therefore, Shanghai is the focus of many trade groups interested in exploring the China market. Since China is still a developing country with a wide range of development and incomes, it is still a challenging market. ATO Shanghai acts as a bridge in introducing American companies to Chinese culture and business practices and identifying market opportunities. China now has the highest number of internet users in the world, so interns in this office have a great responsibility in helping develop and maintain internet programs to reach both Chinese industry groups and consumers with information about products. The IIP interns will have the opportunity to observe firsthand the rapid growth of China’s economy and will contribute to developing web-based market development tools. Duties may include maintenance of the USDA China website, along with its Twitter page, Flickr account, and Turduo video accountt; providing guidance and editing market development reports drafted by non-native English speakers; assistance in coordinating visits by U.S. Governor teams and trade associations; assistance in briefing visiting Congressional and trade delegations; assistance with market development projects including trade seminars, lifestyle media events, menu promotions, chef training seminars, and retail promotions. Basic Mandarin is preferred, but not absolutely necessary. One placement has been established for the International Internship Program (IIP).
Archipelagos: Institute of Marine Conservation
Location: Islands of Ikaria and Samos, Greece
Archipelagos is a Greek non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to the conservation of the marine and terrestrial environments of the Greek seas and islands. Archipelagos has research bases on the islands of Ikaria and Samos in Greece and is also active in various other parts of the Aegean Sea. Conservation strategies and campaigns are based on research carried out by Archipelagos’ staff and volunteer researchers and students. Their scientific research includes projects related to the studies of the marine environment such as ecology of coastal ecosystems and productive marine habitats, fisheries, marine mammal populations, and assessments of pollution sources, as well as of the terrestrial environment such as assessing biodiversity of flora and fauna and impact factors. Five placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. Placements are in various fields, and students will be working on specific projects, which will be determined through pre-placement discussions (during the spring) with Archipelagos' staff and students.
To apply: List Archipelagos as either your first or second choice on your IIP Placement application and then list your top two preferences for placement fields in the space on the IIP Placement application for "additional comments/information." You should explain why you are specifically interested in fields you have indicated as well as what your qualifications for the placements are in your personal statement. You may either write two personal statements or thoroughly address both field preferences in a single statement (which can be longer than one page).
Ashoka Arab World
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Ashoka is the global association of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs—men and women with system changing solutions for the world’s most urgent social problems. Since 1981, Ashoka has elected over 2,000 leading social entrepreneurs as Ashoka Fellows, providing them with living stipends, professional support, and access to a global network of peers in more than 60 countries. IIP interns in Ashoka’s Middle East/North Africa program (MENA)/Ashoka Arab World work in the Cairo office with professionals and entrepreneurs committed to supporting an influential civil society worldwide. IIP interns are expected to demonstrate Ashoka’s core values of applied empathy, entrepreneurship and collegiality, and commitment to innovation for the public. Ashoka Arab World seeks committed and professional IIP interns with whom it will work to tailor an internship that fits its needs while considering IIP interns' interests and level of experience. IIP interns are typically placed within one of the following areas, although most IIP interns will assist in more than one area:
- Development: the creation of new partnerships and cementing of existing partnerships with private, public, and citizen sector to strengthen Ashoka Social Network and create an "Everyone is a Changemaker" society.
- Venture: the process by which Ashoka finds new candidates, including the nomination process, preliminary application process, writing of candidate profiles, and finally the selection panel when candidates become Ashoka Fellows.
- Outreach: working with projects designed to encourage more citizen involvement in Ashoka.
- Fellowship: ensuring that fellows are connected with the resources that Ashoka can offer them, including assessing the fellows' needs, encouraging and supporting collaboration amongst fellows, writing reports on current fellow projects, and general monitoring of fellows' progress.
These placements are recommended for IIP candidates with interests in microfinance, non-profit administration, political science, social entrepreneurship, sustainable development, and the Middle East region. Arabic language skills are an asset. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Ashoka India
Location: Banglalore, India
Ashoka is the global association of the world‘s leading social entrepreneurs—men and women with system changing solutions for the world‘s most urgent social problems. Since 1981, Ashoka has elected over 2,500 leading social entrepreneurs as Ashoka Fellows, providing them with living stipends, professional support, and access to a global network of peers in 70 countries. Ashoka’s vision is to create a world in which "Everyone is a Changemaker." To that end, it is leveraging its asset base of fellows with a broad range of programs that bridge the business and social sectors and are all aimed at transforming societies into communities in which everyone is able to engage in making social change happen. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns in support of two Ashoka programs:
- Full Economic Citizenship-Housing for All (HFA): The HFA program aims to create a self-supporting ecosystem for affordable housing in the entire country. Ashoka brings together all the stakeholders (for-profit developers, CSO’s, architects, and finance providers) and plays a neutral role in enabling building of such affordable houses for the informal sector. The program has successfully tested the models in Ahmedabad and now looking to expand in various other states of India. Applicants for the Full Economic Citizenship/HFA placement should have an academic background or interest in economics/real estate studies, marketing and communication, entrepreneurship, and/or social development. Familiarity with web technologies and logical and creative writing skills would be an asset.
- Ashoka India’s Fellowship Program: This IIP intern will help Ashoka to create critical systems of knowledge capture on Fellows’ work, identify patterns of need and change emerging from the Fellows’ community, and design new models of reporting the Ashoka impact in India. Applicants should have an academic background or interest in political science, economics, sociology, marketing and communication, entrepreneurship, and/or social development.
Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)
Location: Singapore, Singapore
AWARE, or the Association of Women for Action and Research, is Singapore’s leading women’s rights advocacy group. Since its formation in 1985, it has carried out research into gender inequality and other issues relevant to women and advocated for changes in laws, policies, and mindsets that discriminate against women. AWARE also has a direct services arm and is building its training services. AWARE welcome interns who have an interest in gender issues, sociology, and southeast Asia and can help in research and advocacy work and/or training programs. One placement has been established for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. IIP Intern responsibilities will include assisting in day-to-day operations, including training and communication programs; generating bi-weekly newsletters; primary and secondary research; and report writing. AWARE's current research projects/programs examine the laws, policies, and issues that women face in the areas of human rights (society and work place discrimination), economics (wage), and media (body image). Strong writing ability would be an advantage, as would web/new media skills. The language of this IIP internship is English. Academic background in gender studies, sociology, and/or Southeast Asia/Asia would be an asset. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. View a Powerpoint presentation (.pdf) by a past intern at AWARE
Bioversity International
Locations: Montpelier, France; New Delhi, India; Rome, Italy; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bioversity International undertakes, encourages, and supports research and other activities on the use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity, especially genetic resources, to create more productive, resilient, and sustainable harvests. Its aim is to promote the greater well-being of people, particularly poor people in developing countries, by helping them to achieve food security, improve their health and nutrition, boost their incomes, and conserve the natural resources on which they depend. The organization is active in more than 100 countries worldwide, with more than 300 staff working from some 20 country offices. It is one of the 15 centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Bioversity staff includes specialists in agriculture, forestry, information science and technology, socioeconomics, law and policy, finance, and administration. IIP interns will be assigned to research projects and will learn to work as part of a project team and will gain a broad understanding of issues in international agricultural research for development. IIP internship projects may include a combination of literature searching, research, compilation and analysis of information, database work, and writing reports, papers, and public awareness material. See listings in Placements by Region for specific descriptions of internships at the various locations.
Breakthough (BT)
Location: New Delhi, India
Breakthrough is a global, human rights organization that uses the power of media, pop culture, and community mobilization to inspire people to take action for dignity, equality, and justice. BT seeks to empower individuals and communities to stand for universal human rights by using multimedia tools that transform hearts and minds. Based in India and the United States, Breakthrough addresses critical global issues including violence against women, sexuality and HIV/AIDS, and immigrant rights and racial justice. See, for instance, Bell Bajao! (Ring the Bell!), Breakthrough’s newest campaign against domestic violence. IIP Intern responsibilities may include writing proposals and reports; conducting research on women’s issues and funding sources; using mobile technology for media work, video production and editing; writing blogs; social media marketing; developing a business plan; and monitoring and evaluating. Experience in video editing, software design, content development, or project management would be an asset. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Center for Implementation of Public Policies (CIPPEC)
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
CIPPEC is a private, non-profit organization based in Buenos Aires that strives to create a more just, democratic, and efficient state in Argentina to improve Argentine citizens' quality of life. Its work focuses on helping to solve some of the country's greatest challenges: deterioration of education and public health, scarce access to justice, weak political institutions, corruption, and fiscal insolvency. Previous IIP interns have worked on the Justice Program, which focuses on improving citizens' access to the justice system to improve civic education and human rights. IIP intern responsibilities may include research on related public policy issues. Fluency in Spanish is essential. Three placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Children’s Radio Foundation
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
The Children's Radio Foundation (CRF) inspires, uplifts, and improves the lives of young people in Africa by giving them the skills and tools to make their voices heard. Using radio and other low-cost communication technologies, CRF builds local capacity to create and sustain community-based media initiatives and works with international and local partners to create spaces for young people to ask questions, reflect, listen, and learn. Through radio broadcasts, young people speak about their concerns and reach out to their peers and the wider community. The IIP intern will be a central part of CRF's small production and training team, providing hands-on assistance in their work with community partners in South Africa. This is a great opportunity for IIP candidates with backgrounds in youth development, journalism, radio production, social work, education, and psychology. Two placements were established for the International Internship Program (IIP).
Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR)
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights was established in 1996 and is a non-profit, non-partisan NGO devoted to raising awareness on human rights violations in North Korea both domestically and abroad through publications, conferences, and campaigns. It also protects the lives and human rights of North Korean refugees in third countries and assists North Korean children and youth through various resettlement programs in South Korea. Three placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. A working knowledge of Korean is recommended.
Candidates applying for an IIP internship with the NKHR may choose from a variety of activities:
- For the International Cooperation, Campaign and Research Teams: IIP Interns will be responsible for researching assigned human rights/refugee topics, drafting briefing reports, proofreading for publications, assisting in preparations for annual International Conference on North Korean Human Rights and Refugees, preparing and participating in urgent campaigns, researching and preparing weekly e-mail newsletter.
- For the Domestic Education Team: IIP Interns who complete NKHR’s volunteer training program, held annually in the beginning of July, may teach English/art/sports to North Korean children and teenagers during Summer Camp and will participate in various cultural and sports activities with North Korean college students.
College Year in Athens
Location: Athens, Greece
College Year in Athens (CYA) is a study abroad program focused upon the history and civilization of Greece and the East Mediterranean region. Its mission is to offer each student an academically rigorous program of studies combined with the vibrant experience of day-to-day contact with the people, monuments, and landscape of Greece--a rapidly changing country with a uniquely varied past. The IIP intern will assist the Director of Academic Affairs and the Director of Administration with a variety of tasks related to communications, marketing, and educational research. In terms of communications, the intern would gather, write, develop, and maintain content for CYA's social media outlets (blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). The IIP intern would conduct research on the marketing of CYA's peer study abroad programs and "markets" (schools, programs, media outlets) to aid in effective advertising placement. The IIP intern may also conduct research on academic topics and assist with CYA's summer programs. Students must be in their sophomore or junior year and able to conduct independent research. IIP candidates with a background in the humanities and social sciences with specific interest in Greece and Southern Europe are encouraged to apply. Modern Greek would be an asset but is not required. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
Council for Legal and Judicial Reform (CLJR)
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The CLJR is a state institution with approximately 15 staff members responsible for the overall management and administration of Cambodia’s comprehensive legal and judicial reform. The reform was initiated in 2003 and includes a broad range of reform activities, e.g. activities on improving human rights, strengthening judicial services, law reform, institutional reform, improving access to justice and access to legal information. The IIP intern will join the staff of the Council for Legal and Judicial Reform as an assistant to the Secretary-General for the CLJR and his deputies. The IIP intern will primarily do light research, information retrieval, and writing of memos on issues of relevance for the implementation of Cambodian legal and judicial reform. The IIP intern will work in a diverse environment where a range of state institutions and other national stakeholders cooperate with international development partners to enhance the country’s legal and judicial system. Travel to Cambodian provinces with staff members may be expected. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR)
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
DIHR is the Danish independent national human rights institution, accredited in accordance with the UN Paris Principles and has, for the last three decades, implemented programs and projects covering nearly all aspects of human rights in Denmark and in developing and transitional countries around the world. DIHR employs approximately 100 people with a multitude of backgrounds in various academic fields and covering many languages and other competencies, in an internationally oriented, committed and fairly informal but highly professionalized and dynamic work environment. DIHR works from a partnership approach, which means that all activity is designed and implemented by or in close collaboration with partner institutions, which will provide IIP interns the opportunity to engage directly with other institutions. Priority areas for DIHR include justice, legal reform and rule of law; freedoms relating to civil society activity, such as association and expression; business and corporate social responsibility; equal opportunity and diversity; and research/analysis. IIP candidates should have a background/interest in human rights. Language skills in a language other than English ((French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, “Nordic”) would be an asset. IIP interns will be placed either at the main office in Copenhagen or with a partner institution in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Energy for Opportunity
Locations: Freetown and Makeni, Sierra Leone
Energy for Opportunity (EFO) is a not-for-profit organization working to improve livelihoods in West Africa through the provision and installation of clean, sustainable, photovoltaic, electricity-generating infrastructure. Their strategy is to develop innovative ways to promote the use of renewable energy across the region with an emphasis on both solar installations and solar training projects. EFO’s work addresses the need that comes with a large proportion of the world’s population lacking access to modern forms of electricity, a problem that is particularly acute in West Africa, home to some of the least developed regions in the world. IIP interns will be based in EFO's offices in Freetown and Makeni and will work on a wide variety of areas relevant to EFO's work, including socio-economic research, project monitoring and evaluation, community training, report and proposal composition, and solar power installations. The IIP intern must be comfortable living in a rural African setting with basic amenities and must have previous research experience and strong writing skills. This placement is ideal for IIP candidates with interest in anthropology, engineering, development studies, or the social sciences. Prior travel experience in Africa is a must. Note: Placements for this internship are for a minimum of 10 weeks long. Two placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. View a Powerpoint presentation (.pdf) by a past intern.
European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
Location: Budapest, Hungary
The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) is an international public interest law organization working to combat anti-Romani racism and human rights abuse of Roma through strategic litigation, research and policy development, advocacy, and human rights education. Since its establishment in 1996, the ERRC has endeavoured to provide Roma with the tools necessary to combat discrimination and achieve equal access to justice, education, housing, health care and public services. The ERRC has consultative status with the Council of Europe, as well as with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. The ERRC offers internships in its legal and programs departments. ERRC interns are generally involved in a range of administrative and substantive activities. Depending on the organization’s needs and the IIP intern’s interests and abilities, he/she may help staff file materials and provide other administrative support, arrange events and research missions, monitor human rights developments through desk and/or field research, edit reports, translate texts, draft reports on human rights abuse or legal documents, conduct legal research and assist in preparing cases for litigation, engage in advocacy efforts, and support human rights training of activists. The organization will especially consider applications from students with one or more European languages who are interested in future human rights work. IIP candidates are advised to learn about Roma rights, the EU, and current issues prior to the IIP internship in order to deepen their internship experience. Four placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. View a Powerpoint presentation (.pdf) by a past intern at ERRC.
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
Location: Rome, Italy
Based in Rome, Italy, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. They help developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry, and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. In previous years, IIP interns have interned in the Fisheries and Aquaculture section and the Economic and Social section where they have worked on projects related to post-harvest practices and trade, price domain statistics, and topics related to structural adjustment and management of fishing capacity. Placements for summer 2012 include the Statistics Division. IIP candidates with a background or interests in economics and statistics, policy, natural resource management, and sustainable development are encouraged to apply. Working knowledge of French or Spanish would be an asset as would prior experience with agricultural, environmental, or related statistics. Four placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Fundación Centro de Servicios Cristianos (FUNCEDESCRI)
Location: Nebaj, Cunen, and Campur, Guatemala
FUNCEDESCRI is a non-profit ecumenical foundation that promotes food security and sovereignty and the support of integrated and sustainable development of the rural communities of Guatemala. They work with 56 indigenous Mayan communities (Quiches, Ixiles, and Q'eqchis) that live in the northwest sections of Guatemala, assisting them in a holistic manner in their own community development processes. The work of FUNCEDESCRI is organized into three target areas: Nebaj and Cunen, located in the department of Quiche, and Campur, located in the department of Alta Verapaz. FUNCEDESCRI seeks to promote the solidarity of the poor with the poor by means of the promotion of human development: promoting the technical training and the whole formation of men and women with the goal of helping them to develop their full potential to contribute to a just and inclusive society. IIP interns will have the opportunity to work on projects in the following areas: natural resource management, farming and agriculture, audiovisual materials and graphic design, development and fundraising, nutrition, engineering, research, social enterprise. Spanish proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading is recommended. An interest in sustainable agriculture, community development, international development, food security, non-profit management, and/or organic and local food would be relevant. If you are interested in working on agricultural or water technology projects, a technical or engineering background would be helpful. This internship is offered in partnership with Princeton in Latin America. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. View Powerpoint presentations by past interns: Powerpoint #1 (.pdf), Powerpoint #2 (.pdf).
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Based in Belgrade, GSA is a membership-based and volunteer LGBT organization involving both LGBT and heterosexual persons fighting for equal treatment of LGBT people. GSA uses a non-violent policy in promoting tolerance and actively opposing homophobia in Serbian society. GSA fights violence and discrimination against LGBT people through legal and political means. IIP interns might participate in various types of projects, including projects aimed at LGBT community strenghtening, monitoring violence and discrimination against LGBT population, or policy advocacy projects. Responsibilities might include office work, participating in creating workshops and educational programs, collecting information about violence and discrimination against LGBT population in Belgrade and in other Serbian cities, writing a comparative research paper on homophobia in Serbia and the U.S., possible research or cultural project with other GSA members and volunteers, participating in preparations for Belgrade Pride Parade 2012. IIP interns should have good writing and communication skills, enthusiasm and an interest in the role of policy advocacy and LGBT issues, and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) or similar. A basic level of Serbian language skills would be an asset. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
General Dictorate of International Economic Relations
Location: Santiago, Chile
Chile has a broad network of international treaties and is an active player in different economic international fora. This intern will work for the Director of Multilateral Economic Affairs on projects that may include intellectual property, service, environment and trade, labor and trade, or investment issues. This internship is ideal for students with an interest/academic background in international business and/or international economic relations. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. Spanish language skills are required.
The Global Fund
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria was created to increase resources to fight three of the world's most devastating diseases and to direct those resources to areas of greatest need. As a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector, and affected communities, the Global Fund, a Geneva-based organization, represents an innovative approach to international health financing. IIP internship placements are available in the Portfolio Services and Projects (PSP) unit within the Global Fund. PSP plays a critical role in supporting the Global Fund's core operations. Its functions include providing finance support; to the portfolio teams and managing grant renewals, new funding rounds, and the relationship with Local Fund Agent headquarters.In addition to special projects, IIP interns will be expected to cover for staff members during their summer vacations. Possible assignments could include: Compilation and analysis of data (e.g., on grant renewals, grant signings, amount of funding approved by the Board, etc.); Trouble-shooting a new IT system; support in designing another IT system; support in managing grant renewal process (e.g., following up with various internal teams, taking minutes at meetings, ensuring consistency and quality of documents, etc.). Applicants must be at least 20 years of age, be a reliable team member with strong interpersonal skills, be able to work in a multi-cultural team, and show flexibility and adaptability in working in a complex environment. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. This internship is offered in partnership with the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).
Human Rights Advocacy Centre
Location: Accra, Ghana
The Human Rights Advocacy Centre (HRAC) is a not-for-profit, independent, non-partisan, research and advocacy organization set up to advance and protect human rights in Ghana. IIP interns will be assigned to HRAC's Human Rights Clinic, which offers free legal assistance to the poor. The clinic uses negotiation, mediation, fact finding, legal representation, and referral to resolve the complaints it receives. IIP interns will receive complaints from clients, prepare legal opinion and monthly reports on the clinic, and will work on a family planning and reproductive health advocacy project. Specifically, they will organize stakeholder meetings for Members of Parliament and women's groups. The IIP interns will also write and publish feature articles in the newspaper and facilitate discussions. The HRAC is embarking on an awareness campaign to sensitize the Ghanian public on LGBT rights. As part of the project, the IIP interns will conduct research and collate all reports on LGBT in Ghana for publication and will develop policy briefs on LGBT issues. Two placements were created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Locations: Dhaka, Bangladesh; New Delhi, India; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Lima, Peru
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization that creates and evaluates solutions to social and development problems and works to scale up successful ideas through implementation and dissemination to policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors. IIP intern tasks may participate in an on-going field experiment; conducting exploratory qualitative work; helping with the IPA dissemination strategy; providing research and/or administrative assistance at IPA's headquarters. Check the listings in IIP Placements by Region to find more specifics about the placements in each country. Note: The Innovations in Poverty Action placement in India is offered in partnership with the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).
Institute for Studies on Religion (ISER)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Since the early 1970s, ISER has been an active player in the field of Brazilian NGOs and civil society organizations, remaining faithful to its mission of promoting development with social justice and environmental responsibility. ISER works within a framework that combines high-level research with realistic plans for action. ISER's most frequent partners are other NGOs, local governments, universities, agencies dealing with religion or social development, and churches. More recently, ISER has also developed projects with private companies seeking to practice "responsible business." ISER's permanent objectives are to encourage exchanges, to incite different social groups to participate in both public and private policies which ensure rights, and to strengthen civil society organizations. The hallmark of ISER lies in the defense of fundamental values, in participatory democracy, and in religious and political pluralism. ISER is currently involved in four key areas: Strengthening Civil Society Organizations; Public Security and Human Rights; Environment and Development; and Religion and Society. In addition to working in the aforementioned areas, ISER operates a data-processing center and a center for monitoring and evaluating our programs. IIP candidates must have a good knowledge of Portuguese. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
Institutional Reform Undersecretariat
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
A branch of the Argentine Cabinet, the Under Secretariat aims to strengthen the relation between State and Civil Society in order to propose the institutional reforms necessary to develop a governable, transparent, legitimate, and efficient democracy. The Undersecretariat offers an internship to a qualified Princeton undergraduate in either of two areas: (1) the Citizen’s Audit Program (CAP), which has as its general goals the provision of an informed opinion about the quality of democratic practices in municipalities that will contribute to the formulation of a local public matters agenda to expand democracy and the constitution of local civic forums in each of those municipalities; or (2) the Implementation of Participatory Policies Area (IPP), which involves issues related to transparency with an emphasis on access to public information. In both areas, interns will be able to get in touch with the beneficiaries of both policies: local communities for CAP and federal public officers for IPP. Good knowledge of Spanish is highly recommended. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. View a Powerpoint presentation (.pdf) by a past intern.
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to strengthen democratic institutions and processes and it acts as a catalyst for democracy building by providing knowledge resources, expertise, and a platform for debate on democracy issues. International IDEA’s areas of expertise include constitution-building and electoral processes, political parties, democracy and gender, and democracy assessments. IIP internship positions are available for students with a background in democratization, international affairs, civil society development, electoral processes, etc. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Metis Gaia
Location: Lima and Arequipa, Peru
Metis Gaia connects science and engineering for development in order to discover new and better ways to help societies progress with a baseline goal of corporate social responsibility. Metis Gaia is committed to promoting integrated work, empowerment, and diverse critical thinking to find innovative, context-specific, sustainable solutions for development. IIP interns can help produce: socioeconomic diagnosis, baseline studies, stakeholder analyses; help in the planning on: socioeconomic and productive development initiatives, corporate social responsibility, impact management, citizen participation programs; and contribute to the evaluation, monitoring, and communication for these issues. She or he might also work on projects related to impact analysis, alternatives and projections, risk and management; cost-benefit analysis; economic impact valuation; socioeconomic programs and projects and social and public policy formulation and advisory services. Other tasks the IIP intern might assist with are fundraising efforts, specifically in research, writing and submitting grants, taking the grant writing process from beginning to end. Interested interns will undergo an interview process through which Metis Gaia will discuss and determine which types of projects would be best for them personally based on their academic background and personal interests. Spanish proficiency (speaking, reading and writing) is a must. This placement is ideal for IIP candidates who demonstrate a commitment to development and have interests in economics, sociology, psychology or engineering. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
Mexican Institute of Family and Population Research (IMIFAP)
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
IMIFAP is a NGO, founded by a small group of professors and students of the Faculty of Psychology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 1985 as a center for teaching, research, and consulting in the fields of public health, population, and individual and community welfare. Its work is carried out in the following program areas: HIV/AIDS and development; children, parents, and teachers; sexuality and reproductive health; gender, health, violence, and rights; and capacity building and microenterprise. Its programs contribute to sustainable human development and allow individuals to take control of their own health, productivity and lives. Specific work responsibilities and suggested skills include: (1) Evaluation: IIP candidates must have strong statistical analysis and writing skills to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data; and (2) Resource Development: IIP candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills. An interest in sociology, psychology, public health, development studies, reproductive health, community development, economics, or related disciplines would be an asset. Spanish language skills are required. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. This internship is offered in partnership with the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).
Middle East Scientific Institute for Security (MESIS)
Location: Amman, Jordan
An NGO based in Amman, Jordan, MESIS is a joint initiative between the Royal Scientific Society and the U.S. Department of Energy. MESIS deals with a variety of issues on the regional level relating to energy, environment, and borders. MESIS’ main role is to develop and implement regional training and engagement programs for experts and officials with a view to enhance the role of scientific and technological solutions to the region’s challenges, specifically those that are cross-border by nature. The internship is flexible in the sense that the IIP intern can be involved in a number of issues. For instance, while planning and implementing a major international conference at MESIS, the IIP intern can be involved in budgeting, logistics, protocol, outreach, and customer relations and/or the content-side of the event (such as incorporating water modeling technologies into regional track II discussions on water, developing a regional response plan for a pandemic outbreaks/biohazard outbreaks/nuclear accidents, and testing infrasound technologies to be used for the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty verification regime). The MESIS organization is small (about seven permanent staff members) but has a wide network of supporters and deals with high level officials. The team is quite ambitious and driven. All staff members are fluent in English. However, there is still opportunity for IIP interns to improve their Arabic language skills. This placement is ideal for IIP candidates with interests in international affairs, public policy, development, Middle East studies, hard sciences, management, marketing, science, and technology. Engineering and computer skills would be an asset, but are not required.
OXFAM International
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Oxfam International is a confederation of 14 like-minded organizations working together with partners and allies around the world to bring about lasting change. In partnership with more than 3,000 local partner organizations, Oxfam works with people living in poverty striving to exercise their human rights, assert their dignity as full citizens and take control of their lives. Its mission is focused on efforts in the following areas: working with and through partners and communities to successfully implement long-term programs to eradicate poverty and combat injustice; delivering immediate life-saving assistance to people affected by natural disasters or conflict and helping to build their resilience to future disasters. Internship responsibilities may include support to Oxfam’s Liaison Office with the African Union on various issues including research, analysis and communication with the AU, Addis Ababa based embassies and other partners; monitoring and reporting daily on various African Union activities; organizing meetings and other events; providing general administrative and logistic support to the office. This IIP internship is specifically with Oxfam's Liaison office with the African Union in Addis Ababa. The internship is ideal for IIP candidates interested in international relations, political science, law, human rights, humanitarian affairs, gender and development, public policy, and foreign affairs. Fluency in French is required. IIP candidates should have knowledge of Africa and/or the African Union. One placement was created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
PAHO is an international public health agency that works to improve health and living standards of the people of the Americas. It enjoys international recognition as part of the United Nations system, serving as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization and as the health organization of the Inter-American System. Improvement of drinking water supplies, adequate sanitation, and increased access to health care for the poor are top priorities. Its program efforts focus on correcting inequality, taking into account decentralization and change of state functions; showing that health has a role to play in the success of other sectors; and showing how attention to health affects other aspects of human development. Good knowledge of Spanish is highly recommended. This IIP internship is ideal for IIP candidates interested in environmental science, infectious disease, border health issues, medical anthropology/ sociology, public health, or medicine. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. This internship is offered in partnership with the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).
Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group of South Eastern Europe
Location: Skopje, Macedonia
The Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG) of South Eastern Europe (SEE) is an international intergovernmental organization, consisting of governmental institutions responsible for rural development in their respective countries and territories. It was founded on the basis of a common wish to establish an organization for sustainable rural development in SEE. In general, the SWG works to empower and promote sustainable principles on rural development, through networking and permanent cooperation between all stakeholders of rural development in SEE region. The SWG works to facilitate close cooperation among the Ministries of Agriculture and other stakeholders in the field of agriculture and rural development and to support EU integration. The IIP internship is suited for IIP candidates who are interested in agriculture and rural development, as well as sustainable development and EU integration in the SEE region. Ideally interns will have some knowledge of SEE countries and be familiar with languages spoken in the region, but this background is not required. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
The Solidarity Center
Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Solidarity Center is a non-profit organization that assists workers around the world in their efforts to build democratic and independent trade unions. Its members work with unions and community groups worldwide to achieve equitable, sustainable, democratic development and to help men and women everywhere stand up for their rights and improve their living and working standards. A unique internship program is offered to motivated Princeton sophomores and juniors interested in international social, labor, and human rights issues. Students with an academic interest in political science, international relations, labor relations, social and economic justice, and non-profit interest or experience are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities may include assisting with anti-trafficking, migrant rights, domestic worker, and/or other organizing campaign programs; providing technical assistance to local unions in developing communication tools such as Web pages, newsletters, basic computer and corporate research, etc.; assisting in writing and editing reports and assisting in research in drafting proposals to donor organizations; researching and writing stories for the Solidarity Center website; attending and/or assisting with meetings, workshops, and seminars on relevant topics; prepare briefing materials on relevant topics; assisting in organizing and recruitment work with partner organizations; working with the legal team to develop assistance and judicial development proposals for public policies and legislative change. At the end of the IIP internship, IIP interns will prepare a report and presentation on a proposed action plan for a specific program or activity for follow-up by the Solidarity Center and/or its partners. These placements require good research and writing skills as well as advanced Spanish skills. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Taiwan Business Topics Magazine
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
This International Internship Program (IIP) internship placement provides the opportunity to learn more about how international business is conducted, particularly the economic, political, and social environment in which business is done in Taiwan. The IIP intern will be considered as part of the reporting staff of the Taiwan Business Topics monthly magazine--researching (largely by conducting interviews) and writing articles for publication, as well as helping with proofreading and other editorial tasks. The IIP intern will function as a magazine reporter without close day-to-day supervision; therefore, successful applicants must possess the ability to work well independently and demonstrate strong oral and written communications skills. The IIP intern will also have the opportunity to attend speeches, presentations, and other events sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce. Mandarin skills would be an asset. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences
Location: Paris, France
One placement isavailable for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern in UNESCO's Paris office in the Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences, which hosts the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB), including a network of learning sites for sustainable development throughout the world and the International Geoscience Programme (IGCP), which supports earth science research for society. The work in the division covers a range of natural science issues for society such as geologic resources, biodiversity, conservation, carbon sequestration, education and human adaptation and mitigation to global change. The division is developing a new initiative looking at the future relationship between Biosphere Reserves in UNESCO’s World Network and extractive industries. The two month project of the IIP intern will focus on research to develop a series of detailed case studies on existing scenarios looking at the challenges and successes in certain sites and translating these experiences into an understanding of multi-use planning across landscapes. A component of this work will also consider the material needs for sustainable development and the implications of sustainability in mining for neighboring ecosystems and human communities. IIP candidates should have an academic background/interest in environmental sciences, ecology, and or geology; some GIS/mapping skills and experience in developing countries and doing field work. preferred. The IIP intern will work in Paris but be in contact with experts around the world. Basic French language skills are required; an advanced level of French would be an asset. One placement has been been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. Applicants must be juniors. Note: If you are interested in this internship, please contact the IIP for information about additional application procedures. Do not fill out UNESCO's online application before contacting Princeton's International Internship Program.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
UNHCR’s focus in Southern Africa is on helping governments to uphold asylum and enhance their protection capacities, including by updating existing laws and improving refugee status determination (RSD) and registration procedures. Mixed-migration flows are a particular challenge. UNHCR is seeking new ways to ensure protection for refugees and asylum seekers within a broader framework of effective migration management. IIP interns at UNHCR will be interning within the protection unit at the Pretoria office, under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Regional Protection Officer. The major objectives of the Protection Section are to strengthen the protection capacities within UNHCR and its partners with a particular focus on the pursuit for durable solutions; put in place systems to identify and protect individuals and groups with specific needs in urban areas; and ensure that these approaches, policies, and concerns are incorporated into the design and implementation of overall protection activities. The internship will include, but is not limited to, the following activities: conducting protection needs assessments for refugees and recommending follow-up actions; contributing to the function of the refugee reception; providing protection counseling to refugees and following-up on necessary cases, including making referrals to implementing partners and other units; acting upon reports and assessments received from implementing partners and ensuring effective follow-up is carried out; assisting in ensuring effective file management, both electronic and physical files; conducting research and gaps analysis on topics such as statelessness in southern Africa; implementing the UNHCR urban refugee policy, mixed migration, immigration reforms, and impact on asylum; and any other duties as required. IIP candidates with an interest in public policy are encouraged to apply. Two placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
United Nations Regional Centre for Peace Disarmament in Africa (UNREC)
Location: Lomé, Togo
UNREC covers all 53 countries in Africa and works in four main areas approved by the UN General Assembly: peace and security; disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation; research, information and publication; and advocacy and research mobilization. IIP interns are assigned a supervisor, and UNREC assists interns in finding safe and secure accommodations in Lomé. IIP candidates should have an academic background in international relations, security and conflict studies, strategic and defense studies, political science, international law, public policy, administration, or related fields and should demonstrate interest in disarmament, arms control, peace and security or related issues such as gender, conflict resolution, peacekeeping, security sector reform, and small arms control. Interns must be fluent in English or French and preferably have a good general knowledge of the other language. Candidates must be juniors to apply. One placement was created for the International Internship Program (IIP).
Witness for Peace
Location: Managua, Nicaragua
Witness for Peace (WFP) is a politically independent, nationwide grassroots organization of people committed to nonviolence and led by faith and conscience. WFP’s mission is to support peace, justice and sustainable economies in the Americas by changing U.S. policies and corporate practices that contribute to poverty and oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean. One placement has been established for the International Internship Program (IIP). Responsibilities may include: researching the economic policies in Nicaragua that force Nicaraguans to migrate away from home to look for work and writing an article about the research; helping to develop educational tools on the Roots of Migration in Nicaragua for use in WFP’s delegations program and grassroots advocacy work; monitoring the immigrant rights debate and building relationships with organizations working in the U.S., Mexico, and Nicaragua; publicizing WFP’s Roots of Migration materials with immigrant rights organizations; posting updates on the Roots of Migration campaign to the People Transforming Policy blog and WFP Facebook page; updating the WFP website as needed; other projects as needed, based on the IIP intern’s interests and skills. Spanish skills are an asset. IIP interns will gain experience in online organizing and communications strategies for policy advocacy. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.View a Powerpoint presentation (.pdf) by a past intern.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
WHO is the United Nations specialized agency for health, based in Geneva, Switzerland. Its objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health, defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. It supports its 193 Member States in their work with Non-Governmental and with Civil Society Organizations on global, regional and national health issues. Requirements include strong research, writing, and analytical skills; a keen interest in and an understanding of policy issues especially in the area of public health; the ability to work well in a multicultural team; proficiency in at least one of the official languages of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). Good computer skills (Word/Excel) are essential. Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the work of the Organization before applying. Applicants must be juniors. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. Note: If you are interested in this internship, please contact the IIP for information about additional application procedures. Do not fill out the WHO online application before contacting the IIP. This internship is offered in partnership with the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).