Title: Intern (2 posts)
Reports To: Policy and Programme Officer/Policy and Research Officer
Duty Station: Geneva

Background:

The Principles for Peace (P4P) is a global participatory initiative that was set up to develop new principles, standards and norms to fundamentally reshape peace processes and chart a path to lasting peace. It brings together a broad coalition of actors across political, diplomatic, academic, defence and security, civil society and multilateral organisations.

The global, inclusive process of developing the Principles was led by the International Commission on Inclusive Peace and the P4P Secretariat. The approach anchored the initiative in both realpolitik and real society. It leveraged cutting edge research, including 700 case studies distilled and 150 consultations with people from more than 60 countries.

The Peacemaking Covenant is the flagship product of this process. It presents a guiding framework for action outlining the eight Principles for Peace and the shifts in approach to peacemaking needed to deliver lasting, inclusive peace. The Principles for Peace Foundation is a catalyst, custodian and curator of these principles, the alliances built around them, and the broader peace and security ecosystem. It promotes and oversees the uptake and implementation of the principles and act as a global peace monitor to enhance the quality and effectiveness of peacemaking policy and action. The Principles for Peace Foundation is a synergist of partnerships, it engages a diversity of actors – mediators, security
forces, governments, civil society, and businesses – to co-develop country, constituency, and thematic specific roadmaps to translate these principles into practical action to enhance the quality and durability of peace processes.

Scope of the Internship:

Working as a member of the Principles for Peace Foundation and under the supervision of the Policy and Programme Officer/Policy and Research Officer, the Intern will provide support in the conduct of research, partner engagement, project management and administration and logistics as required. They will gain insights into a global participatory initiative in the field of peacemaking worldwide and gain exposure to mediation, peace-making and peacebuilding policy and practice. They will also gain insights into peacemaking processes in different contexts around the world.

The Intern will be working in a team environment and will need to be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues and leadership to achieve the Foundation's goals.

Description of specific duties:

• Conducting research, compiling background material and drafting information synthesis,
  analysis and inputs on topics related to Principles for Peace work
• Supporting engagement and coordination of the wide network of partners and stakeholders
• Drafting internal updates, briefing notes and other communication material
• Supporting the development of project proposals and concept notes
• Helping to organize meetings, events, workshops, and trips as well as take notes and
  coordinate follow-up
• Taking notes of team meetings and keeping the team’s intranet up-to-date
• Assisting the Principles for Peace team and leadership as required

Skills that the intern will develop and knowledge that the intern will acquire:

• An understanding of the work of the Principles for Peace and the global participatory process of developing the principles
• Insight into partnership engagement, collaboration and effective alliance building
• Open-source research skills to provide sound analysis of peace, humanitarian, development, and stabilization topics
• Drafting written communication (briefs, letters, e-mails, etc.)
• Drafting input for documents for donors (elements of proposals, reports, etc.)
• Planning and coordination of meetings, travels and events

Qualifications:

Current pursuit of a Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies or related field and able to dedicate six months to a full-time internship with the university’s/education institution’s agreement

• A strong desire to learn about peacebuilding while making a worthwhile contribution of time and effort to the Principles for Peace
• Fluency in English (oral and written) required; working knowledge of French and other UN languages desirable
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office package; knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams desirable
• Being well-organized, paying attention to detail, and being adept to working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment

The Principles for Peace competencies required for this role include collaboration and teamwork,
communication, drive for results, adaptability and continuous learning, and respect for diversity.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit a CV and letter of interest to the following email: hr@principlesforpeace.org no later than 15 March 2023. Please indicate the job title (i.e. “Internship”) in the subject of your email.

The organization values diversity and aims to achieve gender equality, welcoming
applications from all backgrounds.