Africa Division Intern
Quick answer
Human Rights Watch is hiring an undergraduate student intern based in Nairobi to focus on projects surrounding the Great Lakes region. The internship involves monitoring press, supporting research assignments, and attending meetings. Compensation is KES 30,000 per month pro-rated.
- Role
- Africa Division Intern
- Organization
- Human Rights Watch (HRW)
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- KES 30,000 per month pro-rated based on internship hours
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an undergraduate student intern based in Nairobi to focus on projects surrounding the Great Lakes region, including Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda.
What you'll do
- Monitoring the press and compiling reports on news from the Great Lakes region
- Supporting on research assignments, data management, and analysis
- Drafting documents regarding issues in the Great Lakes region
- Attending and supporting in the planning of substantive internal and external meetings
What it takes
- Undergraduate student for the duration of the internship term
- Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable
- Strong interest in human rights and understanding of the situation in the Great Lakes region
- Relevant coursework is highly desirable
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Excellent verbal and written command of Kiswahili and French (preferred)
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship based?
The internship is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
What are the compensation details?
Interns receive a gross monthly stipend of KES 30,000 per month pro-rated based on internship hours.
How can I apply for this internship?
Apply by visiting HRW's online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org and attaching your CV/resume, letter of interest/cover letter, and a brief writing sample as PDF files.
How to apply
Apply directly on Human Rights Watch (HRW)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on Human Rights Watch (HRW)'s official posting before applying.