Fall 2022 Internship – LAC Division
ABA ROLI's Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Division seeks an unpaid intern to collaborate with the division on rule of law programs across the region. The intern will engage in a wide range of tasks including, but not limited to, developing outreach materials and reports, conducting targeted research, assisting to edit progress reports, and coordinating the development of monitoring and evaluation tracking systems. The intern will also participate in exploration of opportunities for new programs, for example, conducting research for new program development and potential funding opportunities within the scope of ABA ROLI’s programs. The intern will also work closely with DC and regional staff to assist in the development of concept notes or proposals.
Duration: The usual minimum expected period for an internship with the LAC Division is 12 weeks for no more than 20 hours a week. The fall internship term is from September to December.
Main Responsibilities include:
- Research for potential funding opportunities within the scope of ABA ROLI’s programs.
- Research and present findings to team on various topics including current events, trends, and technical thematic areas relevant to ABA ROLI’s current and past work.
- Working closely with DC and regional field staff to assist in the development of concept notes or proposals.
- Assisting the ABA ROLI LAC division team with reviewing and editing monthly, quarterly and annual reports of existing projects.
- Attending outside events (webinars, roundtables, etc.) on behalf on ABA ROLI and taking notes.
Required Qualifications
- Interest in rule of law, civil society engagement, civic education, legal clinical education, or other relevant subjects.
- In the process of obtaining or already possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working fluency in Spanish.
- Creativity and the ability to use storytelling to build support for our work.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Candidates who have or are currently working toward a law degree or a master’s degree in a relevant field.
Please express interest by submitting a CV and cover letter merged as one document to lac-recruitment@abaroli.org. Include in the subject line “Fall 2022 Internship.”
How to apply
Please express interest by submitting a CV and cover letter merged as one document to lac-recruitment@abaroli.org. Include in the subject line “Fall 2022 Internship.”