Volunteer opportunity

 Right to Education Project - Internship

The Right to Education Project aims to promote social mobilisation and legal accountability on the legal challenges of the right to education.  The cornerstone of the Project is a wide-reaching website on education rights.  The Project also undertakes comparative research to advance understanding of the right to education, builds capacity amongst stakeholders, and collaborates with civil society, governments, international organisations and the academic community.

The Right to Education Project is seeking an intern to assist in the implementation of the Right to Education Project initiatives.  The intern will work at ActionAid International’s office in London with the Right to Education Project Coordinator and the Project’s Steering Committee.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• ·         Provide general support to the Right to Education Project initiatives
• ·         Conduct research on strategic priority areas, e.g., constitutional analysis of the right to education, etc.
• ·         Create and maintain project databases
• ·         Draft and upload content for project website; contribute to the development of website in general
• ·         Assist in the organization of project events, including making logistical arrangements
• ·         Assist in the drafting of funding proposals
• ·         Actively participate in meetings and events; other tasks that may be assigned.

Person Specification:

• ·         Understanding of international human rights law; knowledge of economic and social rights and/or children’s rights an advantage; commitment to the right to education essential
• ·         Computer literacy; web or database experience a plus (no computer programming experience necessary)
• ·         Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; additional languages a plus
• ·         Strong organisational and administrative skills
• ·         Attention to detail and good problem-solving abilities; willingness to work as a member of a team.

Timeframe:

October 2011 – March 2012; Part-time (2-3 days/week).

Remuneration:

Unpaid; Lunch and reasonable travel costs will be covered.

Application:

Interested applicants should email a CV and cover letter to Bailey Grey, Right to Education Project Coordinator, by Wednesday, 19 October. 

Contact:

Bailey Grey

Right to Education Project Coordinator

ActionAid

33-39 Bowling Green Lane

London  EC1 0BJ

bailey.grey@actionaid.org