Human Rights Internship

Our Human Rights internships range from working with highly-visible grassroots social movements to large multi-national non-profit organizations. Interns who are passionate about Human Rights can gain hands-on work experience that includes increasing people's access to basic services; promoting active citizenship and social justice; Human Rights education; policy, research, and writing; and community organizing.

Ideal Candidate

• self-starter
• research experience and expertise
• cross-cultural communication skills
• can work independently
• strong writing skills
• comfortable working in low-income communities and informal settlements
• driven by a sense of social justice
• ability to handle stressful situations

Possible Roles for an Intern

Can you assist this organisation in one of more of these areas?

• research
• gathering of qualitative and quantitative data
• data analysis
  writing reports, newspaper and journal articles
• liaising with media
• working with government officials
• fundraising and donor relations
• site visits and fieldwork
• administration

Why it's Important

Inequalities created by apartheid-era injustices continue to plague South Africa today. Highly motivated individuals are needed to work in the field of human rights to support and develop creative solutions to today's social, political, and economic challenges.

Intern through if i could, an internship organization that seeks international candidates who want to intern in South Africa and gain valuable development experience. Our mission is to harness the skills of interns as well as organizations and equip them with the skills needed to further pursue developmental goals.

Note: there is a $1,200 USD fee included.

Details:

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Hours per week: 40

Compensation: Unpaid

Owner's areas of focus: Environment, Education, International relations, Volunteering, Economic development, Poverty and hunger, Health and medicine, Community development, Research and science, Victim support, Human rights and civil liberties, Conflict resolution, Youth, Social enterprise, Women

How to apply:

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Apply on our website: http://ificould.co.za/contact-us/

OR email us at iwould@ificould.co.za for more information.

Please include the type of internship desired in addition to your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!