Conflict Resolution & Peace Studies

Democracy and Governance Research Interns
September – December 2012

The Strauss Center is seeking several Democracy and Governance Research Interns on a project researching the effectiveness of democracy and good governance programs in Africa. The Strauss Center’s Climate Change and African Political Stability program is conducting case studies exploring which democracy aid programs—under what conditions—are most effective in Africa. The studies will also consider how democracy programming must shift in response to varying degrees of conflict, ethnic division, and human development. Case study countries include Benin, Burundi, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania.

Intern responsibilities will include:

Research and data collection on democracy and governance aid programs in case study countries
Research on legal texts and political histories in case study countries
Management of case study research files

Required qualifications:
Academic or work experience related to public policy, governance, democratic development, international aid, and/or Africa
Excellent research skills
Excellent writing and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
A commitment to the mission of the Strauss Center

These are unpaid internships of 10-15 hours per week. The internship is from September – December 2012, with the possibility of being extended in to Spring 2013. The exact start and end dates are negotiable.

To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Ashley Moran at amoran@austin.utexas.edu. The first round of applications will be reviewed September 7, 2012. We look forward to hearing from you.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Minerva Initiative, the Strauss Center’s program on Climate Change and African Political Stability aims to assess where and how climate change poses threats to stability in Africa, develop strategies to build government capacity to respond, and evaluate the effectiveness of foreign aid for climate change adaptation in Africa. For more information, visit www.strausscenter.org/ccaps.

ADL is a leading provider of anti-bias education and diversity training programs and resources. Our workshops and trainings seek to help participants: recognize bias and the harm it inflicts on individuals and society; explore the value of diversity; improve intergroup relations; and combat racism, anti-Semitism and all forms of prejudice and bigotry. For those interested in learning specifics about ADL’s education programs, check out www.adl.org/education.

If you are interested please contact Megan Flowers as soon as possible with a resume and current references at mflowers@adl.org.

PRIMARY FUNCTION
To provide broad ranging administrative and programmatic support to the Austin education department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary

Provide assistance to Austin staff on anti-bias training programs, including Confronting Anti-Semitism and Educators’ Breakfast.
Assist in coordinating No Place for Hate® Central Texas schools, including school meetings and database management.
Assist in developing a strategic plan and reports on anti-bias trainings and education programs.

Secondary

Attend, participate, and provide staff support in lay-led task forces and committees such as the Education Committee.
Assist Education staff with administrative duties.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Does not supervise or train others.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills

Strong interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills
Understanding and appreciation of diversity issues
Computer skills including word processing and database management

Work Experience
Community Service and/or education experience.

Education
Course work or studies in social studies, education, or social work.

Work Environment
Ability to lift and carry between 10 and 15 lbs. Work schedule flexible to student’s schedule.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.

Megan Flowers, Assistant Project Director
email: mflowers@adl.org
office phone: 512-249-7960 x11
fax: 512-249-1661
3102 Windsor Rd. Suite D
Austin, TX 78703