Advocacy Intern

International Development Law Organization•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

IDLO internship programmes are designed to provide a mutually beneficial relationship between IDLO and university students, young graduates, post-graduate students, or persons similarly situated. IDLO offers interns an exceptional learning experience in an international organization and increases their awareness and knowledge of legal issues in the development arena. Internships also benefit IDLO by allowing participants to contribute their skills and competencies to the realization of IDLO’s strategic goals and mission. Interns are fully involved in the work programme of the Unit or Department that has selected them to carry out assignments relevant to their studies and experiences under the supervision of IDLO staff. The internship is on a part time basis and is expected to start in May 2026. IDLO will provide the selected intern with a monthly stipend of US$500. IDLO does not provide cost coverage for travel arrangements, nor for any other related living and accommodation expenses. This is a primarily remote position, with occasional in-person attendance required at the New York Office – located in the vicinity of United Nations Headquarters in Midtown Manhattan – for UN conferences and IDLO events. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States, as IDLO is unable to sponsor visas for this position. Internships are offered for two/three months and are renewable up to a maximum of 6 months.

Requirements

Have completed or be enrolled in a post-graduate course of study at a university or equivalent higher education institution
Practical experience with clear, concise writing
Strong ability to draft and revise documents and handle diplomatic correspondence
Solid organizational and analytical skills
Advanced computer skills, and in particular excellent ability to use Microsoft Office/Outlook package
Excellent level of attention to detail
Fluent oral and professional writing skills in English
Legal authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience in international development, including as related to the UN

Responsibilities

Attend and draft reports on relevant UN and other meetings of potential interest to IDLO, including as related to the rule of law, people-centered justice, governance, peacebuilding, Sustainable Development Goal 16 on peaceful, just and inclusive societies and the SDGs more broadly
Assist in research and preparation of briefing notes, policy briefings and talking points on a variety of matters for key internal and external audiences
Collaborate and communicate with other teams within IDLO
Contribute to event planning and calendar input
Provide analytical and specialized administrative support to the Permanent Observer of IDLO and the NYO team
Assist in administrative, day-to-day tasks for the office