Campaign and Research Assistant Fellowship

Crisis Action

• Monthly stipend of $1,200
• Full-time, 6 months
• Start date: June 9, 2014
• Location: 1625 K Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington DC 20006

About Crisis Action

Crisis Action is an international, non-profit organization which aims to help avert conflicts, prevent human rights abuses and ensure governments fulfill their obligations to protect civilians.

Crisis Action works behind the scenes to build coalitions of partners who are concerned with preventing or resolving conflict. Crisis Action operates in a flexible manner with partners choosing to engage in temporary 'opt-in' alliances on specific crises. Our work includes:

• Warning of emerging crises and prompting early responses
• Sharing information and analysis among partners
• Researching government policy
• Facilitating partner dialogue
• Negotiating joint policy platforms
• Coordinating agreed partner action plans
• Planning and executing joint campaigns
• Evaluating the effectiveness of joint responses to crises

Crisis Action has offices in Brussels, Cairo, Johannesburg, London, Nairobi, New York, Paris, and Washington D.C. More information is available at: www.crisisaction.org

Description of Fellowship: The Campaign and Research Fellow works closely with the Washington Director in a small office. The work involves a range of duties including:

• researching, collecting and analyzing information and intelligence about particular conflict situations to inform advocacy campaigns. This may include:
• liaising with leading international NGOs, the media, congressional committees and the Administration;
• attending and analyzing congressional hearings and briefings, and other relevant events in Washington, DC;
• monitoring international news to identify campaign opportunities
• assisting with the draft of advocacy documents including—but not limited to—background briefings, campaign memos, and advocacy letters.
• assisting with logistics of the DC office, including arranging meetings with partners and congressional offices, as well as for international delegations, as needed.
• coordinating advocacy campaigns with Crisis Action’s seven other international offices.
• assisting with administrative duties, such as maintaining contact lists and databases, accounting of office expenses, and other basic office management as assigned (this constitutes less than 15% of the internship).

Current conflict priorities for Crisis Action in Washington D.C. are likely to include Syria, Sudan, South Sudan, and emergency conflict situations (eg. CAR, Nigeria). You will have the opportunity to learn about global conflicts and interact with high-level policy makers.

We are looking for fellows who are available to work full-time for six months. The fellow will receive a stipend of $1,200 monthly to reimburse living expenses.

Requirements:

The candidate must have excellent organizational skills and be a very good communicator with sound political judgment. He or she must possess strong writing and analytical skills. He or she must be self-motivated and can demonstrate considerable initiative and be able to manage and complete many tasks simultaneously. Excellent administrative and computer/technology skills and Microsoft Office and Outlook proficiency are vital. He or she must be able to prioritize with minimal supervision and to work independently. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of work experience, or equivalent.

A degree in politics, international relations or a similar field and/or related experience is required; a master’s degree in a related field strongly preferred.

How to apply:

Application instructions:

Please email your resume and cover letter to dc2@crisisaction.org with “DC Fellowship” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.