[PDFlist] FW: Disability Rights and Political Participation Internship Opportunity

Sun Jun 2 16:46:26 MDT 2019

Bula Seta,

Thank you for the info on the internship.

Regards.

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On 6/1/19, Mere Roden <employers.idea at gmail.com> wrote:
> Noted with thanks.
>
> On Fri, May 31, 2019 at 5:31 PM Setareki Macanawai <
> CEO at pacificdisability.org> wrote:
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>> *From:* IDA_CRPD_Forum at yahoogroups.com [mailto:
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>> *Sent:* Thursday, 30 May 2019 7:44 AM
>> *To:* IDA_CRPD_Forum at yahoogroups.com
>> *Subject:* [IDA_CRPD_Forum] Disability Rights and Political Participation
>> Internship Opportunity
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear colleagues,
>>
>>
>>
>> The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), an
>> international nonprofit organization based in Arlington, VA that is
>> dedicated to empowering all people to have a voice in elections and
>> political life, is seeking a part-time, paid intern for this summer to
>> work
>> on our disability rights portfolio. Persons who are passionate about
>> disability rights encouraged to apply!
>>
>>
>>
>> Please do share this notice with any individuals who may be interested in
>> applying. Additional details are below.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Project Description:*
>>
>> This part-time, paid intern position is an entry level role designed to
>> provide graduate students or recent graduates of undergraduate or
>> graduate
>> programs with an insider’s view of international development at IFES. The
>> Inclusion Team provides technical expertise and support on inclusive
>> elections and political processes to regional program teams and local
>> stakeholders. The Intern will provide support to IFES’ Inclusion Team,
>> focusing on political participation of persons with disabilities.
>>
>> *Job Responsibilities:*
>>
>> Under the supervision of the Inclusion Specialist, possible activities
>> may
>> include but are not limited to:
>>
>>
>>
>>    - Draft articles for ElectionAccess.org, which may include conducting
>>    virtual interviews or researching recent developments in
>>    disability-inclusive elections.
>>    - Prepare factsheets on country-specific or regional disability
>>    inclusion programming on an as needed basis using an IFES template.
>>    - Conduct research on disability-inclusive legal frameworks,
>>    identifying text that affects implementation of electoral rights for
>>    persons with disabilities, and research on global trends in access to
>> legal
>>    rights.
>>    - Provide other support, as needed, such as drafting content for
>>    IFES.org on disability rights programming or assisting Inclusion Team
>>    members to develop programmatic tools.
>>
>> *Qualifications*
>>
>> *Education:*
>>
>>    - Recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program or graduate
>>    student currently enrolled at an accredited college/university,
>> Master’s
>>    degree program preferred
>>
>> *Experience*:
>>
>>    - Relevant experience, familiarity, or interest in international
>>    development or disability rights preferred. Previous internship(s)
>>    experience with an international NGO or disabled people’s organization
>>    (DPO)
>>
>> *Related Skills or Knowledge:*
>>
>>    - Passion for disability rights
>>    - Strong writing skills required
>>    - Working knowledge of ASL or another language a plus
>>    - Previous experience with CMS a plus but not required
>>
>>
>>
>> Please apply by clicking this link:
>> https://www.vs4.vscyberhosting.com/ifes/Careers..aspx?req=19%3a078&type=JOBDESCR
>> <https://www.vs4.vscyberhosting.com/ifes/Careers.aspx?req=19%3a078&type=JOBDESCR>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Rebecca
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *Rebecca Aaberg | Inclusion Specialist | IFES Inclusion Team*
>>
>> 2011 Crystal Drive, Tenth Floor | Arlington, V.A.
>>
>> (+1 202.350.6888 |Fax: +1 202.350.6701 |www.IFES.org |
>> www.ElectionAccess.org| -raaberg at ifes.org |Mobile: 660.441.7290 |Skype:
>> rebecca.aaberg| Twitter: @IFESDisability
>>
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>>
>> *Sustainable Democracy.*
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