Applications call for WILPF Women, Peace and Security Fellowship 2021. The Women, Peace and Security Programme of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) offers fellowships for the period of 4-6 months through our New York City UN office. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this opportunity is remote for the foreseeable future.

Moreover, this competitive fellowship is primarily aimed at individuals early in their careers who are interested in women, peace and security issues related to disarmament and women’s human rights. The experience offers an opportunity to research and write about women, peace and conflict issues and gain experience with a non-governmental organization.

Details

The fellow will work closely with WILPF staff on monitoring, research and communications support on Women, Peace and Security issues in New York. The fellow will monitor Security Council debates and UN events, research and draft policy analysis, and support programme communications (including email and social media).

The fellowship requires a person with good communication skills, initiative, creativity, flexibility, a high level of organization, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to WILPF’s mission while maintaining WILPF’s high professional standards. This opportunity carries a stipend.

Expectations

The fellow should have the ability to commit to 4 full days per week with the WILPF UN office (or remotely dependent on the COVID-19 guidelines). The Programme Manager will guide the fellow’s work.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working for a feminist, anti-militarist organisation and dedication to intersectional feminist values.
• Knowledge or strong interest in issues related to women, peace and security and conflict prevention, including but not limited to militarism, sexual violence in conflict, women’s participation in political and peace-related decision-making.
• Currently, be enrolled in a graduate programme (e.g., MA, MS, JD, LLM, PhD) or recently graduated with studies in fields such as international relations/affairs, international law, political science, public policy and administration, human rights, international development, international security, and gender studies or has comparable related experiences in this area.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of traditional media, event planning, and social media.
• The ability to speak additional languages (especially Arabic, French, or Spanish) is an advantage, but not required.