Women's Human Rights Internship Programme Vacancy at Programme on Women's Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,in New Delhi,India

Post:Women's Human Rights Internship Programme
organization:Programme on Women's Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Location: New Delhi 110019 India
PWESCR Internship Programme
PWESCR ongoing volunteer internship programme typically consists of a minimum of four consecutive calendar months of work in the Delhi (India) office. The programme is mutually advantageous. Interns gain valuable exposure to a wide range of women's human rights issues and knowledge of South Asian region.

Responsibilities will include:
 * Legal and social research
* Assist in writing of PWESCR’s discussion papers
 * Support in PWESCR's advocacy efforts
 * General support on various projects as per the requirement
* Assist in day-to-day administrative work in the office

PWESCR will ensure that you receive the experience that is relevant to your needs and interest. PWESCR does not have paid internship positions and does not provide stipends for interns. Each intern is responsible for his or her own airfare and other transportation costs

Requirements: 
* Demonstrated commitment to women’ s rights * Advanced degree in international relations, social sciences; economics, law, human rights or women's studies
* The Internship is for at least four (4) months full time
* Interested candidates should demonstrate good written and oral communication skills in English
 * Excellent knowledge of the field of study or the sector you work with, and a working understanding of the issues PWESCR deals with
 * Good research, analytic thinking and writing skills
 * Knowledge of South Asian languages is an advantage
* Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to network and liaise in a diverse environment
* Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, manage multiple and competing priorities
* Good attention to detail
* Ability to work as part of a team to maximise learning and efficiency
 * Preference is given to applicants who can commit at least 6 month (or longer) or at a minimum, four months.

To Apply-

Interested applicants should submit the following:
 * Cover letter
* Résumé
* One letter of reference (from an employer or professor)
 * Two published or unpublished short papers written by the applicant discussing issues related to human rights, women’s human rights or socioeconomic justice.

Send your application to: intern2@pwescr.org PWESCR, Internship Programme D-14, Kalkaji, 1st Floor New Delhi 110019 India
Closing date: 31 Jul 2013
How to Apply
http://reliefweb.int/job/589937/womens-human-rights-internship-programme