Monday, 3 May 2010
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Internship: International Research Project « Searching for Peace in Iraq »,
Department of Peace Operations
Recruiting organization / institution: Romanian Peace Institute (PATRIR)
Position: Internship (Possibility to develop into full employment following performance review)
Application Deadline: 03 May 2010
Summary of Position / Engagement : Intern, Department of Peace Operations Director’s Unit
The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) of the Peace Action, Training and Research Institute Romania (PATRIR), based in Cluj-Napoca, is searching for a highly motivated and committed individual for the position of Intern in the research team of the « Searching for Peace in Iraq » project of the Department. The role will require research for the project and general support to the work and coordination of the international research team. The position is unpaid and open for starting between February – May 2010 (earlier start is preferred). A 20 hour per week minimum commitment is required. The internship duration is a minimum of 3 months and we prefer candidates who can stay for 6-12 months. The selected intern needs to work on his/her personal laptop.
About the Peace Action, Training and Reearch Institute Romania – PATRIR
The Peace Action, Training and Research Institute of Romania (PATRIR) is recognized as a leading organisation in the fields of peacebuilding, conflict transformation, violence prevention and post-war recovery. The Institute, founded in 2001, is a completely independent, non-governmental institute engaged in peace operations, training, and policy development. Organisationally PATRIR is made up of: the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), the Department of International Development Cooperation (DIDC), the International Peace and Development Training Centre (IPDTC) and the National Department. PATRIR works with governments, national and international organisations, and conflict parties to promote peacebuilding and the constructive transformation of conflicts, and is committed to the promotion of peace by peaceful means.
About the Department of Peace Operations – DPO
Launched in 2007, the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) provides expert support for the development, design and implementation of mediation and peace processes with experience working across Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe in cooperation with national governments, UN agencies, and international, national and local organisations. A capable and experienced team and global roster of experts and practitioners provides key support for violence prevention, peacebuilding, mediation, and post-war recovery through strengthening capacities and infrastructures for peace operations. The DPO provides a wide-range of peace support operations with key expertise in the areas of designing peacebuilding programs and processes, mediation, gender and peacebuilding, conflict mapping and analysis, engagement strategies, confidence and security building, comparative lessons-learned and best practices, institutional development and organizational strengthening, and program assessments. Importantly, the Department works only upon request. Its mandate is to support the development of peace processes, violence prevention and post-war recovery and to assist local, national and international capacities for peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
About Searching for Peace in Iraq – SfP
Searching for Peace in Iraq is a major international research project which aims to produce a practical tool for Iraqis and international organisations and agencies working in peacebuilding and conflict transformation in Iraq.
The project will be implemented throughout 2009 and 2010, and will develop three major research outputs which will be compiled together into a final report in February 2011.
The research team is composed of Iraqi researchers from South, Central and North Iraq and research teams in Romania and Spain under the auspices of the DPO of PATRIR and in cooperation with NOVA-Center for Social Innovation in Spain.
About the Position
The selected intern will work in the Romanian-based research team of the project under the direction, supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director and Director of the Department.. The research work will include the reading of selected material following the research methodology already established and support the writing of the different outputs of the project.
Intern duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conduct research on topics related to the « Searching for Peace in Iraq » project;
Contribute as requested / required to fundraising, including development of funding proposals;
Support development of relevant Departmental Publications and Reports on the SfP project;
Assist with administrative tasks related to the support and maintenance of the DPO SfP research unit.
Benefits for the intern :
Opportunity to gain professional experience working in a leading peacebuilding organisation;
Deepening knowledge about methodologies and strategies used in peacebuilding;
Practical experience of being part of an international research teamt;
Gaining research material well valid for a MA or PhD thesis;
It is the aim of PATRIR to offer proven interns a full employment assumed the necessary funding can be provided.
The ideal candidate will exhibit:
Interest in and knowledge of conflict transformation and peacebuilding;
MA student or PhD candidate;
Demonstrated knowledge of the Middle East;
Proven research skills;
Mature, pleasant and honest manner;
Superb writing, editing, and communication skills;
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in an organized way;
Arabic language proficiencies is a plus but not necessary ;
Ability to work independently and with and in support of a team;
A self-starting, enthusiastic and flexible attitude;
Comfortable in the dynamic environment of an active NGO.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendation to:
Nik Engel, Deputy Director of DPO at engel@patrir.ro
In your cover letter, please clearly state why our program is of interest to you, what you can bring to it and what you hope to gain from the experience. Also, please include the dates of your availability and the number of hours per week to which you can commit.
Note: The internship duration is a minimum of 3 months and we prefer candidates who can stay 6-12 months. Please also note where you found this internship posting.
Str. Ion Ghica 1918, Nr. 30; Cluj-Napoca, 400306, Romania
Tel/ Fax: + 40 264 420 298
www.patrir.ro
info [at] patrir.ro