We need your help! In the past decade, the ICBL has made significant progress in creating a landmine-free world by achieving a global ban on antipersonnel mines, working to reduce the number of mines produced, helping to increase the amount of mines cleared each year, and ensuring landmine survivors receive the assistance that they need. However, our task is large and more work is needed to achieve our goal of banning landmines all over the world.
If you are as passionate about this issue as we are and willing to dedicate some of your time, we want to hear from you. We need individuals who can contribute their knowledge, skills, creativity, and energy to the ICBL's work. Please click on the links below for further information on how to join our campaign.
Open Job Postings:
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CAMPAIGN INTERN
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) is looking for a full time Campaign Intern for its Geneva office. The internship will last approximately six months from July 2008 to December 2008 with start and end dates negotiable.
The intern’s main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Information research and compiling of weekly Media Reports (English, French and Spanish)
- Updating of the ICBL Database, website and Image Library
- Maintain and organize campaign resources and provide campaigns and individuals with needed resources and materials
- Assist in the logistical preparation of International Meetings and Conferences
- Assist the Treaty Implementation Director in gathering information on states parties' implementation of the Mine Ban Treaty and help in preparation of implementation workshops
- Assist the Advocacy Director in maintaining and updating media contact lists, preparing and distributing a quarterly newsletter and conducting advocacy activities including mailings to governments
- Responding to information requests and undertaking ad-hoc research to meet needs as they arise
- Contribute to the day-to-day unscheduled activities of the ICBL
We are looking for university students with:
Activist experience and a strong desire to work towards a mine-free world;
- A good knowledge of English is required; a basic knowledge of French and Spanish is a plus;
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel) and basic database and website design and maintenance skills;
- Strong research skills;
- The ability to take initiative on projects and work independently with little supervision;
- The willingness to learn and the ability to be creative, flexible and adaptable.
To apply, please send a resume, one-page writing sample and a cover letter stating why you are interested in working with the ICBL, what you hope to gain from this internship and why you are the candidate best suited for this position. Applications should be sent by email to applicationsSPAMFLTER@SPATMFLTERicbl.org with the mention “Internship_JUDEC2008” by June 30, 2008. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The internship is unpaid.
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