Afghanistan Programme Intern

The European Institute of Peace (EIP) is looking for exceptional individuals who share our vision for a world where people live in safety and peace because conflicts and grievances are resolved through inclusive dialogue and lasting political agreements.

We provide practical experience, technical expertise, and policy advice on conflict resolution. We use a variety of tools to help us do this, including analysis, mapping and design of peace processes and agreements, facilitating policy discussions, and proposing practical engagement, for example through inclusive dialogue and mediation support.

Based in Brussels and active in over a dozen countries, the European Institute of Peace is an independent organisation working collaboratively with European decision-makers, the parties to conflict, and those who represent people suffering from insecurity or at risk of violence, as well as the conflict prevention, resolution and mediation community.

Our innovative approach to peace enables us to be agile, creative, and effective, and these are key qualities we look for in our team members. See www.eip.org for more information

We are looking for an intern for the Afghanistan Programme, which is part of the Engagement Dialogue and Process Design unit.

Duties and responsibilities

Working from the European Institute of Peace’s Brussels office, the intern will support the Afghanistan Programme and report to the Programme Assistant.

In this context, your duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct desk research and analysis on policy issues relating to Afghanistan;
• Keep abreast of major debates and discussions, reports, call for proposals, political events relevant to the Institute’s work in and on Afghanistan;
• Contribute to the design and organisation of a major event with key Afghan civil society members, scheduled for December 2022. Support the Afghanistan Programme with all logistical preparation for the event and other events that may occur within the Programme;
• Support the Afghanistan team in the administration of the programme, including with budget management;
• Support the Afghanistan team in the development of relevant documents, including draft proposals, concept notes, and talking points.

Profile

• University degree required, ideally in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Sociology, History or related field.
• Keen interest in EIP’s work and mission.
• Strong familiarity with the situation in Afghanistan and, ideally, work experience in Afghanistan.
• Experience with policy analysis, research and writing.
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written) is essential. Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication skills, paired with the ability to work in a multi-cultural team, based in different locations.
• Ability and willingness to undertake administrative tasks and support the Programme with logistical and operational duties.
• Ability to work in an organized manner and prioritize well in a fast-paced environment. A self-starter who consistently shows initiative.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• EU/Belgian citizenship or Belgian Work Permit.

The Institute offers

• 6 months internship contract with a possibility of extension at €1,000 per month;
• Lunch vouchers;
• Contribution to public transportation to and from the office;
• 40h/week (with 6 RTT days – one day earned per month), and;
• An exciting, international environment.

Expected start date: October 2022

The successful candidate will need to reside in or relocate to Belgium/EU when the contract starts.