The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking law students, graduate students, or undergraduate students to intern part-time in an HRW office. The intern will focus on Human Rights Watch projects involving our work in the Horn of Africa, primarily Eritrea and/or Ethiopia.

Internships are unpaid. However, students may be able to arrange academic credit, as Human Rights Watch internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by HRW staff, and interaction with the other US and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Students will also have opportunities to attend lectures, training, professional development workshops, and/or special events relating to human rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. As an HRW intern, students will take skills acquired in school and apply them in a professional setting.

What will the Africa Division Intern do?

This Human Rights Watch internship will consist of primary roles as:

• Conducting small research assignments;
• Assisting with social media to conduct outreach and raise awareness;
• Also, Media monitoring;
• Drafting documents regarding issues in the region; and
• Possible translation as well as interpretation.

The Human Rights Watch may assign the interns other projects as they arise and match the student’s interests and abilities.

What do you need for Africa Division Internship at Human Rights Watch?

• The intern must be a student for the duration of the internship term.
• Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
• A strong interest in human rights, specifically concerning Africa is essential.
• Prospective Interns should have taken relevant coursework
• knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and internet-based research is essential.
• Candidates should have computer skills (i.e., internet applications).
• Also, the candidates should show proficiency in Amharic, Afaan Oromo or Tigrinya.

How to apply for a Human Rights Watch Internship?

To apply for an Africa Division Internship at Human Rights Watch, at first, you will need to find the position that you want to work at HRW. Internship positions will require you to meet the minimum eligibility. Also, it will state the desired criteria to secure the internship. So, to become an Africa Division Internintern at HRW you must meet these requirements as these internships are highly competitive.

Here is a step by step guide on how to apply for an HRW Internship:

Step 1: Assess your need for an internship. Also, be sure that your university has a provision for the internship.

Step 2: Go to the careers site and check for the available internship position at HRW, which in this case Africa Division Internship.

Step 3: Check for the details, and see if you meet the HRW requirements for internship for the desired position.

Step 4: Apply directly from the site, once you are sure that you meet the internship requirements.

Step 5: Fill out details and provide a recent CV and other relevant documentation while making an online application.

Step 6: Double-Check your application and be sure that everything is in order. Submit your application and wait for the callback.