Intern, Indigenous Peoples Rights and Conservation Research

Conservation International’s (CI) Internship Sponsored By The Trott Family Foundationseeks students interested in gaining career skills in the non-profit sector. As a leader in conservation, local capacity-building, and partnership work, Conservation International offers a unique learning platform and environment for interns to gain real-world, practical experience. We believe that developing emerging talent is an important way for CI to invest in the future and to sustain conservation goals for the benefit of humanity. Our internships are designed for committed individuals who want to serve the organization in a field and discipline needed to successfully advance our mission. We provide opportunities for future professionals and leaders to become familiar with our mission, strategy, and values and expose students to the business and management of an NGO, field work and research, and partnerships. For more information, please visit Conservation International at www.conservation.org

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern will complete a desktop study on the current trends in the right to Free, Prior, and informed Consent (FPIC). This study will feed into SPP’s greater program work of FPIC, which currently includes case studies from members of the Indigenous Advisory Group, a training model on FPIC to fit into the broader Training of Trainers (ToT) materials, as well as the eventual creation of guidelines on the FPIC process for CI.

The study will:

• Provide background information on the history of FPIC
• Cite legal justifications of FPIC and uses in national or international law
• Compile extant examples of FPIC guidelines for implementation at various levels, including but not limited to:
• UN bodies
• National governments
• International and local NGOs
• Community
• Provide necessary context to CI for creation of our own FPIC guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Working towards graduate degree or Ph.D. in Human Rights, Anthropology, Environmental Law or Policy, Conservation or related field
• Excellent research and writing skills

Please submit CV, cover letter, writing samples and references.

Intern, Indigenous Peoples Rights and Conservation Research