Internship Opportunity: Conflict Prevention in the Great Lakes Region – Nairobi

ISS is a main African group working to improve human safety on the continent. The ISS offers credible, unbiased coverage analysis, and capacity-constructing providers to assist governments and establishments deal with Africa’s human safety challenges.

Role: Intern – Conflict Prevention & Governance (Great Lakes Region)

Join a dynamic crew in Nairobi working at the forefront of peacebuilding and battle prevention. As an intern, you’ll achieve hands-on expertise in political analysis, early warning methods, and governance coverage whereas contributing to real-world influence in East Africa and the Great Lakes area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor media and produce studies on battle and socio-political developments

• Conduct main and secondary analysis and help in evaluation

• Support publication of coverage briefs, articles, and studies

• Assist in organizing stakeholder engagements and analysis dissemination

• Help determine goal donors, peer networks, and beneficiaries

• Provide help in monitoring and analysis of initiatives

• Assist in admin and logistics duties

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a Kenyan nationwide, resident of Kenya, or maintain a legitimate Kenyan work allow

• Postgraduate diploma in Peace and Security Studies, Political Science, IR, Law, Sociology, Criminology, or associated fields

• Excellent English communication expertise (written & spoken)

• Knowledge of French or Kiswahili is an added benefit

• Desirable: Experience with battle early warning methods

• Strong analysis and analytical expertise

• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently

Stipend & Duration:

This is a 12-month internship with a month-to-month stipend provided.

Last date to apply – 16 May 2025

How to Apply:

Send your CV, cowl letter, and three contactable referees to:

 Mercy Rukenya – nairobijobs@issafrica.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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