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.