EIRIS Conflict Risk Network Summer Internship 2014

EIRIS Conflict Risk Network Summer Internship

EIRIS Conflict Risk Network seeks a highly motivated and independent college student, recent graduate or graduate student to join our team. This Washington, DC office-based intern will work closely with Network staff on research, membership, communications and administrative projects. Plan on committing a minimum of 25 hours/week – start and end dates can be negotiated.

The Network includes institutional investors, financial service providers and related stakeholders calling on corporate actors to fulfill their responsibility to respect human rights and to take steps that support peace and stability in areas affected by genocide and mass atrocities. Our goal is to increase such behavior by corporate actors, and thereby reduce conflict risk. The Network provides timely and in-depth research reports for investors and other members, and is sustained through a combination of member subscription fees, grants and donations.

Major Responsibilities

· Conduct in-depth research on corporations operating in EIRIS Conflict Risk Network’s areas of focus—Sudan and Burma—and in the targeted sectors of oil, mineral extraction, weapons and information and communications technology.

· Assist with outreach to strengthen and expand the Network’s membership base.

· Assist with the compilation, publication and distribution of the Sudan Company Report to the Network’s institutional investor members.

· Monitor news related to corporate involvement and accountability in Sudan and Burma.

· Update the Network’s website, database and email contact list.

· Communicate with allies and partners regarding the Network’s activities.

· Copy-edit, proofread and fact-check Network reports and other communications.

Helpful Experience

• Strong editing, writing and proofreading skills
• Excellent online and offline research skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet applications, and a quick study with new software
• Aptitude with numbers
• Administrative skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Pleasant and personable phone manner
• Interest in or knowledge of EIRIS Conflict Risk Network’s areas of focus, human rights standards, business, finance and corporate accountability

Academic CreditAwarding academic credit for an internship is at the discretion of your college or university. However, we will assist you in providing appropriate information as your school requests. You should make all arrangements for earning credit prior to the commencement of your internship.

How to apply:

To apply for an internship with EIRIS Conflict Risk Network, please submit the following torecruitment@conflictrisknetwork.org:

· Current résumé

· Cover letter

· A short writing sample

Note: This is an expenses-only internship.EIRIS Conflict Risk Networkdoes not offer an internship stipend. However, interns are reimbursed for their local transportation costs (excluding parking) and lunches. EIRIS Conflict Risk Network is a subsidiary of EIRIS Ltd, which is wholly owned by the EIRIS Foundation. EIRIS is committed to achieving equality of opportunity.