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Policy Intern

Other details:
  • This position is 80%-100%, based in Geneva.
  • Start date: end of September.
Other details:
  • This position is 80%-100%, based in Geneva.
  • Start date: end of September.
WaterLex would like to hear from potential policy interns who have a strong focus on human rights and public international law to support our current research programme. Our internship programme runs for 6 months – this position is due to start beginning of September 2017.
The following is required:
• International Development Degree (with water governance research specialization)
• Experience and/or strong knowledge on economic, social and cultural rights, ideally with a focus on the right to water, health, healthy environment or to an adequate standard of living.
• Experience and/or strong knowledge or understanding of water governance at national basin regional level.
• Experience in reviewing national policy frameworks for WASH or water governance – An understanding of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030
• Candidates who do not have practical experience on these elements, but have written papers or assignments are encouraged to highlight these in their application
• Excellent written (English) and research skills
• Knowledge of both Spanish and French will be considered as an advantage
Other Details
This position is based in Geneva 80-100%
Start date end of September
Salary CHF 550 per month
Ideally Swiss permit

HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates interested in the role may send CVs and cover letters as follows:
Name of CV file should be in the format of
PI_LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_CV**
Name of Cover Letter should be in the format of
PI_LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_Cover Letter (not more than one page)**
to Ms. Sharon Wallis at S.Wallis(at)waterlex.org.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.