Headquartered in Barcelona, the Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to helping fragile and conflict- affected states achieve more sustainable negotiations and transitions out of war or authoritarianism. IFIT’s core work is to serve as an expert resource on integrated policy solutions for locally-led efforts to break cycles of conflict or repression.
IFIT is currently seeking one full-time global intern for our Barcelona internship programme beginning on 9 September 2024. The selected intern’s responsibilities will include: research related to IFIT’s various thematic and geographic lines of work; support to IFIT’s projects in the MENA region; assistance with events and fundraising; and other tasks based on the needs of the organisation.
Although the internship is unpaid, IFIT offers: 1) reimbursement of travel to or from Barcelona for the purposes of the internship (up to a maximum of 500€), and 2) partial offset of specific living costs incurred by undertaking the internship in Barcelona (up to a maximum of 900€ per month).
Duration:
• 6 months (9 September 2024 to 9 March 2025)
Location:
• Barcelona
Qualifications:
• University degree(s) in international relations, international law, development studies, peace, and security, or a similar subject
• Demonstrated interest and experience in one of the areas of IFIT’s work
• Research skills
• Mother tongue fluency in Arabic and strong command of spoken and written English
• Very good drafting and editing skills
• Detail-oriented, organised and reliable
IFIT is committed to building a racially diverse and culturally inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a one-paragraph expression of interest to Blanca Manresa (internship@ifit-transitions.org), stating “IFIT Global Internship (Arabic-speaking role)” in the subject line. The application period will end on 15 June 2024; however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.