Turkey: Project Development and Communications Intern

About Badael:

Badael was founded in 2013 in response to the urgent need to support inclusive, representative, grassroots civil society groups (CSGs) active in peacebuilding and democratization in Syria. Our support has primarily focused on three activity areas: capacity building, research, and advocacy. In total, over 250 CSGs have benefited from our capacity building support. Furthermore, we have provided small-scale financial (as well as technical) support to 27 peacebuilding projects inside Syria, including several successful women-led initiatives. We have also conducted several large-scale research projects, which have been widely disseminated to range of influential stakeholders and presented in several high-profile events (including at the UN headquarters in New York). In addition, Badael has engaged in sustained advocacy efforts to generate increased support for CSGs active in peacebuilding and democratization at the international-level, primarily through participating in wider advocacy networks. More recently, Badael has also expanded its focus to include working directly on rights-based issues facing Syrian refugees in Turkey, which will constitute a major component of our activities moving forward.

Job Summary:

The Project Development and Communications Intern will be primarily be responsible for assisting with grants research, proposal writing, and communications outputs. The Intern will work closely with senior staff to identify relevant calls for proposals that fall in line with the organization's mission and programs, research identified opportunities, contribute to project development, and assist with the writing and editing of proposals/communications materials. The right candidate should hold a university degree in development, international relations, political science or a related field, preferably also holding a post-graduate degree with previous experience in a similar position**.** S/he should also have excellent verbal and written English, and preferably be a native English speaker.

This is an unpaid internship that will last approximately 12 weeks

Functions:

• Be familiar with the requirements and formats of different donors
• Work closely with senior staff to develop concept notes based on Badael's strategy
• Work closely with the Finance Officer to ensure that budgets comply with necessary requirements
• Rapidly revise, update, and expand concept notes into full project proposals as requested by donors.
• Develop project proposals according to strategy
• Assist in donor communication when needed
• Produce content for communication and fundraising purposes
• Find and revise calls for proposals

Qualifications:

• Related University degree, post graduate level preferred.
• Fluent in English, English native speaker preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in peacebuilding and human rights.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to apply attention to detail and consistently produce timely work.
• Eagerness to be creative and take initiative on new ideas and projects

Please send a CV, cover letter, and two writing samples to hr@badael.org