Advocacy Intern

The European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (ECDHR) is seeking creative, organized, passionate, and hard-working applicants for the Advocacy Internship position for fall 2016.   Responsibilities Interns will: Develop and strengthen relationships with the NGO and think tank community; Represent ECDHR at coalition meetings, conferences and events; Attend events to keep up with the latest policy developments and represent ECDHR's interests; Monitor human rights abuses and other developments in the MENA region as directed, particularly as they relate to ECDHR’s advocacy and government affairs outreach; Develop coordinated NGO advocacy campaigns addressing human rights and policy issues; Carry on extensive research and report writing capabilities; Assist in translation tasks; Research, analyze, and synthesize information and data about the human rights situation to accurately document violations and develop advocacy initiatives; Perform administrative and other duties as required. Qualifications and Skills The ideal candidate will be/have: BA (MA preferred) in International Relations, Political Science, journalism, or related field a plus; Prior experience working for NGOs and/or advocacy capacity is desired; Extensive research and writing experience; Demonstrated research experience (especially related to the Middle East, human rights, democratization, governance, and political rights); Ability to prioritize, implement and deliver high-quality advocacy programs, sometimes within tight timelines and with minimal supervision; Excellent written and verbal communications skills; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative working environment; Experience using social media in a professional capacity (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) Proficiency in Arabic and English (reading, writing, and speaking), French is desired.