Physicians for Human Rights Internships in Kenya

Physicians for Human Rights Program on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones Internships in Kenya


Responsibilities

  • Researching and analyzing relevant legal, medical, public health, and human rights materials on sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, and elsewhere.
  • Conducting background research on key areas of interest to the program, such as effectiveness of standard practices for care and documentation, use of technology in human rights documentation, and strategic impact litigation.
  • Assisting with coding of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) data.
  • Assisting with facilitating training programs.
    Assisting with logistics and preparation for trainings, conferences, and other program events.
  • Assisting with maintenance of several program databases, including of training participants, contacts, photographs, media coverage, and relevant literature.
  • Carrying out editorial tasks such as proofreading and footnotes for program publications.
  • Keeping up-to-date on current news relating to sexual violence and creating weekly news digests for PHR staff and consultants.
  • Drafting blog posts for the PHR website.

    Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program; course of study in international development/relations, public policy, law,
    human rights, or related field preferred, but not required
  • Written and/or oral proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an asset
  • Strong interest in and commitment to human rights
  • Strong communication and writing skills
    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive human rights data is a must
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills and high emotional intelligence
  • Resourceful in performing research on the internet and through other channels
  • Well organized, detail- oriented, and able to exercise discretion

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 1st January 2018 to:

    resumes@phr.org.

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