Global Witness New Voices Fellowship Program
About Global Witness
We’ve been creating change for over 20 years, from alerting the world to blood diamonds to halting forest destruction deals. Our investigations have changed the world.
Our vision is simple: we want a better world - where corruption is challenged and accountability prevails, all can thrive within the planet’s boundaries, and governments act in the public interest.
At Global Witness we investigate and campaign to stop human rights and environmental abuses caused by corruption and the exploitation of natural resources.
Global Witness is independent, not-for-profit, and works with partners around the world in our fight for justice. We are headquartered in London and have a U.S. Office in Washington, DC. The U.S. Office’s research and advocacy efforts are focused on the following: tackling conflict minerals, combating corruption in the oil, gas and mining sector, curbing illicit financial flows and ending illegal logging and unsustainable forest use.
Global Witnessis an equal opportunity employer that aims to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We do not discriminate in our hiring practices with regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, we actively seek a diverse applicant pool.
About the fellowship
The Global Witness New Voices Fellowship program seeks to support the professional development of recent college graduates to help build the next generation of diverse leaders campaigning to end natural resource-related conflict and corruption. We recognize that for many people a fellowship is a critical stepping stone to beginning a career and we are seeking to recruit a recent college graduate(s) who is interested in increasing their research, advocacy and campaigning skills and experience in the anti-corruption sector.
The paid fellowship will last for nine months and provide the participant with the relevant learning and skills to work in our sector.
What you will experience
For over 20 years, Global Witness has exposed the hidden links between demand for natural resources and corruption, conflict, environmental destruction and human rights abuses.
You will work alongside Global Witness campaigners who are conducting research to expose these problems and educating policy makers about the policy solutions that are needed to stop natural-resource related corruption and conflict.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting in depth research on a specific issue to be used for advocacy purposes;
- Assisting in the development of reports, fact sheets, press statements and other written materials;
- Arranging and participating in meetings with policy makers and other constituencies;
- Tracking Congressional policy and developments; and
- Helping to get U.S. media coverage for our issues.
You will be allocated a supervisor who’ll regularly review how you are doing and provide opportunities for you to maximize your learning and experience during your time with us.
You will also be given a mentor from the senior management team who will meet with you regularly during your time with us providing advice, knowledge and support about our organization and the sector in general.
On occasion, you may be required to attend evening events.
Eligibility
The New Voices Fellowship Program is available to recent college graduates with coursework or commensurate experience in international relations, environmental studies, human rights and/or public policy. The desired candidate will be a recent graduate (in the last 18 months) with a passion for driving change in the world, combined with intellectual curiosity and a passion to learn.
Applicants must be:
- Available full-time (35 hours per week) for nine months.
- Demonstrated interest in ending natural resource-related corruption
Global Witness is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourages individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $25,200 (at a rate of $20/ hr for nine months), paid healthcare insurance and twelve paid days off
Term of the program will run for a period nine months, full time (35 hours per week)
- ForSummer
- Deadline for applying:June 23rd
How to Apply
Applicants should email their resume, the answers to the following questions in a word document and a short writing sample to . Please include “New Voices Fellowship” in the subject line of the email.
Questions for the application (no more than 700 words):
- Why you are applying for the fellowship and what are you hoping to gain from your experience with Global Witness?
- What is your interest in curbing corruption and do you have experience with any of the issues Global Witness works on?
- Please provide an example of how you have been involved in social change work. What was your role? What impact did it achieve? What did you enjoy most about your involvement?
No recruiters please. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Employer: Global Witness 1100 17th St., NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC 20036
Recruiter: Keisha Wiggan, Finance & Admin Mgr.
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