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The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) are global campaigns in over 90 countries with more than 350 member organizations. Their main offices are currently in Geneva and London.
The ICBL, recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, is recognized as the driving force behind the achievement and ongoing success of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. The CMC played the key role in the creation of the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, and now works for its universalization and implementation.
Over the past three years, the CMC, ICBL and its research initiative—Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor ("the Monitor")—have been working closely together to ensure coherence in our respective work and to enhance efficiency in our operations. Starting in 2011, all three started to operate under one legal, financial, and governance structure in order to ensure even more synergy, to have more impact and to streamline cooperation. A new Governance Board is providing strategic, financial and human resources oversight. In practical terms, the CMC and ICBL will remain two separate and strong campaigns with dedicated staff for both. Other staff working on administration, media and communications, finance, logistics and administration, and policy will support both campaigns and the Monitor.
These are exciting times for our campaigns as we continue our efforts to completely eliminate landmines and cluster munitions from our world and to support a world where victims can lead fulfilling lives. If you are as passionate about this issue as we are, we want to hear from you. We need individuals who can contribute their knowledge, skills, creativity, and energy to the ICBL, CMC and Monitor's work.
Further information can be found our online portal:www.icblcmc.org
ICBL-CMC is currently recruiting for a Campaign and Communications Intern to be based in the London office. For full details and a job description please click here.
Applications for Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor Coordinator closed on 2 November 2011. For full details and a job description please click here.
There are no current openings.
How to apply for an internship?
Internship openings are posted on the ICBL website as they become available (approximately 2 times per year). Most internships require sending your resume, cover letter, and a one page writing sample. Interviews are conducted in person for local applicants and over the telephone for other applicants.
How soon will I be notified after I fill out my application?
Due to the high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be notified. While the skills and experience required differ for each posting, in general, knowledge of non-English languages is welcome, as are strong written and oral communication skills, solid knowledge of basic computer programs and activist experience.
How much does ICBL pay its interns?
Internships at all ICBL offices are unpaid.
Is there an age requirement?
We do not have an age requirement; however, most ICBL interns are university students.
How long do internships last?
Internships are quite flexible depending on the needs of the ICBL office and the availability of the intern. In general, most internships last one school semester.
Which ICBL offices offer internships?
Most interns work at the ICBL office in Geneva, Switzerland.
What types of tasks would an intern be expected to do?
The ICBL strives to create a balanced relationship between our own needs and the intern's goals. Possible tasks include writing news articles, updating and maintaining the website, data basing material, conducting research, and assisting with preparations for conferences.
What types of skills would an intern gain at the ICBL?
Although each internship is unique, after interning with ICBL, you will gain greater insight into the inner workings of a nonprofit organization, how international advocacy campaigns are carried out, how to work in a diverse and multicultural environment, as well as everything you ever wanted to know about landmines!
Please fill a form if you are willing to dedicate some time to volunteer for the ICBL:
Standard Application FormTranslation Application Form
How soon will someone contact me after I submit my application?
An ICBL staff member will generally contact you within two weeks.
What type of work do volunteers conduct?
Volunteers conduct a variety of tasks, depending on the office and the specific task they volunteered to take on. Some have agreed to provide legal advice, others have designed campaign brochures and other resources, and still others have done research and helped with office administration.
How often do you need volunteers?
Volunteer translators are always needed to help make campaign documents available to all our members. Other types of volunteers are needed occasionally.
What types of skills would I gain through my volunteer work?
All volunteers learn about the landmines and what is being done globally to eliminate landmines. Volunteers also gain experience working in a diverse, international, multicultural environment and gain skills specific to various projects.
Could I volunteer in different offices?
"Virtual" volunteers can work from anywhere! Many of our volunteers are located all over the world and we never actually meet in person. For many tasks such as translation and design you can work from literally anywhere.
Is there any travel involved in my volunteer work?
No. Travel opportunities are not available for volunteers.
Would I receive preference to get hired at ICBL if I became a volunteer?
No. The ICBL has a small staff and does not often have position openings. Due to the lack of positions available, volunteers and interns are unlikely to be hired on as ICBL staff.
