Job title: Advocacy Intern
Duration: At least 2-3 days per week; 3-6 months desirable
Compensation: Monthly stipend provided
Location: London, UK or remote
Deadline to apply: Interviews to be held on a rolling basis
How to apply: Please send a CV and one-page cover letter to contact@alqst.org with the subject line “Advocacy Intern”
Background and job purpose
ALQST for Human Rights is an award-winning independent NGO that works to defend and promote human rights in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. We conduct on-the-ground research, engage in international advocacy, and campaign on behalf of victims of human rights abuses.
As an advocacy intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our work, whilst also gaining valuable experience of working in a professional environment for a human rights NGO. References will be provided.
Tasks (may vary depending on applicant’s skills and interests)
- Taking part in our advocacy work at the UK, EU and UN level, including drafting briefing sheets, participating in meetings and contacting stakeholders
- Helping to organise events
- Contributing to campaign and communications materials
- Administrative tasks
Skills
- Understanding of and commitment to human rights issues
- Interest in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
- Being aware of security and confidentiality issues and appropriate precautions and safeguards
- Interpersonal skills and values
- Familiarity with working on policy, whether at the UK/ EU/ UN level, or elsewhere, is desirable
- Being able to speak and read Arabic is desirable