Bogotá Office Internship

The Colombia/Andes Project of International Crisis Group has an internship available for undergraduate or postgraduate students. Interns can work either full-time or part-time for three to six months. We are currently looking for an intern able to start in August 2013.

Responsibilities:

• The intern will assist with research and also undertake other tasks related to report production and publication
• Candidates should be flexible and willing to do a variety of tasks, including interviews, online research and administrative work

Requirements:

• Undergraduate/post-graduate studies in international relations, political science, economics, law or similar subjects;
• Excellent verbal and written command of English and Spanish;
• Good knowledge of Colombia and Andean region;
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and Internet; and
• Candidates must be highly motivated and responsible.

Internships at International Crisis Group are unpaid, however, interns will be reimbursed for lunch and transportation costs.

How to apply:

Please send a copy of your CV, a cover letter and a 2-page (maximum) writing sample on a current Latin American topic to bogota@crisisgroup.org, before July 15, 2013. Application materials should be written in English.

Please note: Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Due to the volume of materials received, we ask that you not call or email Crisis Group about the status of your application.