Internship (Graduate or Masters Associate)
About The Position
The Open Society Advancing Global Drug Policy Reform (AGDPR) opportunity seeks to recruit a part-time Program Intern who will do real work with real impact. Under the close supervision of assigned mentors, our interns gain first-hand experience whether they undertake grant making, conduct in-depth research, help provide technical assistance, support operational activities or contribute to our broad advocacy initiatives, interns receive hands-on training on the various methodologies used by public interest advocacy groups to foster and encourage reform, inclusion, human rights, and the building of legal capacity for open societies. AGDPR works in Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Ukraine, and the United States. The global drug control regime stands at a pivotal juncture. Following decades of near universal support for prohibitionist and punitive measures — which have caused immeasurable harm to individuals, communities, and public health — that approach to drug policy is now being challenged like never before. However small, the emerging cracks in the international system have the potential to lead to a transition away from a punitive system toward approaches rooted in health, human rights, and social and economic justice. This nascent shift in drug policy is the result of mutually reinforcing interventions at the national and global levels that have created a virtuous cycle of change: Innovations at the local level have propelled global debate about new approaches to drug policy and the increasingly open global drug policy debate has created space for greater innovation at the local level. In this context, Open Society Foundations, with its history of building the drug policy reform field, has a unique opportunity to support interventions and programs – at national, regional and global levels – that can accelerate and strengthen these change processes.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program with a human rights or social work component, or a recent graduate.
- Highly motivated with demonstrated excellence in prior endeavours.
- Demonstrated interest in human rights, drug policy, grant making and commitment to public service, with an understanding of and strong interest in developing administrative and operational expertise within strategic litigation as well as litigation experience.
- Strong research and writing skills
- Advanced proficiency in English-language communication skills (both orally and in writing) required
- Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoot and follow projects through to completion, consistently on schedule, without loss of attention to detail; flexibility and ability to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects and ability to prioritize tasks, particularly under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an understanding of cross-cultural issues and ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in other languages, particularly Ukrainian, an added plus.
Responsibilities
- Support collaboration with internal and external partners including other funders
- Compile country/region-specific information on drug policy issues
- Participate in AGDPR scheduled staff calls and other relevant meetings
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
