Country: Thailand
Closing date: 07 Jul 2015
ECPAT International
Vacancy Notice
Position: Research and Policy Team Intern
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: Six Months
Reports to: Research and Monitoring Officer
Grading: INTERN
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP
The ECPAT International internship programme is designed to provide an opportunity to eligible candidates to contribute to and learn about child protection issues, particularly children’s rights to live free of commercial sexual exploitation. Interns are eligible to participate in the ECPAT International Secretariat activities. Interns are expected to carry out the duties assigned to them under the responsibility of the designated supervisor(s).
PRIMARY TASKS
- Undertake secondary data research and help analyse information related to the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) to contribute to ECPAT reports;
- Update and maintain ECPAT International’s various research databases;
- Assist in the collection and input of research on CSEC for ECPAT Global Atlas online platform;
- Proofread and edit ECPAT publications and materials as needed;
- On an informal and as-needed basis, assist with other ECPAT regional and thematic programmatic tasks;
- Other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in international affairs, political science, law or similar field;
- Strong research and writing skills;
- Ability to synthesise large amounts of information into concise formats;
- Experience in working with human rights and social development issues specifically as they relate to the rights of children;
- Exposure to children’s rights or other social issues;
- Experience using databases;
- A native English speaker is necessary for this position.
Desirable
- Previous experience living or working abroad;
- Fluency in French or Spanish.
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
A modest stipend of 10,000 Bath/month (around $300 USD) will be made available to the intern who is not sponsored by other organisations or institutions. All other costs related to the internship, i.e., travel, passport, visa or living costs in Bangkok, are to be borne by the intern or his/her sponsoring institution or organisation.
How to apply:
To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter, with your name and the position title in the subject line to vacancy@ecpat.net
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