These paid internships are an exciting opportunity to make a real contribution to changing international financial institutions so they work for poverty eradication, the environment and human rights.

The Bretton Woods Project works with civil society organisations and activists worldwide to monitor, challenge, and change the World Bank and IMF so that their impact on the poorest countries and the environment is improved. We are looking for two enthusiastic, committed individuals with proven research abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and excellent information technology skills.

One role will focus on our work to promote the fundamental financial and institutional changes needed in response to the financial and economic crisis. The other will focus on reform of the World Bank, where our current priority areas are climate finance, human rights, governance and accountability and private sector development. This is a great chance to provide research and administrative support to a dynamic and fast-paced networking organisation, and to expand your experience, skills and expertise of international development, environment and human rights policy.

Location: London, UK
Remuneration: £13,520 per annum, pro-rata + pension
Six-month contract (with a possibility of renewal for a further six months, depending on performance)

Deadline: 9 am local time Monday 5 October 2009
Interviews will be held on 13-14 October.

Candidates without the right to work in the UK will not be considered.

Application instructions:

Please send your current two page CV, a copy of (or weblink to) a piece of relevant written work (ideally less than 2,000 words), plus a covering letter. This letter should, in 1 page or less, indicate where you saw the vacancy, which post you are applying for (you may apply for both if you have relevant experience and skills for both) and how you meet the requirements set out in the job description and person specification.

Send applications by e-mail only to: jobs@brettonwoodsproject.org, marked "Application: Research Assistant Internship" in the subject line.

We will hold the first round of interviews for this post on Tuesday 13 or Wednesday 14 October 2009. If you have not heard from us by 12 October then your application has, on this occasion, not been successful. We regret that we will not be able to reply to all applicants.

Bretton Woods Project job profile: Research assistant (paid internship)

A. General information

About the Bretton Woods Project

The Bretton Woods Project was established in 1995 by a network of UK non-government organisations (NGOs) to help them press for changes in the World Bank and IMF. It bridges groups working in development, environment and human rights. The Project produces a newsletter and policy briefings, organises meetings and develops campaigning and advocacy opportunities for UK groups and groups in other countries. The Project has developed a strong reputation among civil society groups, officials, the media and academia as a source of information on these powerful global institutions. It is based in the offices of ActionAid in Archway, North London.

Role Purpose

Financial reform position: The purpose of this role will be: to provide research and administrative support in relation to our work on the financial crisis

World Bank position: The purpose of this role will be: to provide research and administrative support in relation to our work on reform of the World Bank.

Key contacts:	Other members of the Bretton Woods Project Other UK NGO staff UK civil servants Journalists
Reporting to:	Bretton Woods Project Programme Manager
Location:	London
Salary and terms:	£13,520 per year pro rata + pension Six-month contract (with a possibility of renewal)

B. Key accountabilities

1) Research and writing

Financial reform position: Research policy issues related to the financial regulation, the financial crisis, and developing countries
World Bank position: Research policy issues related to World Bank policy, governance and activities. Our current areas of focus include: climate finance, human rights, governance and accountability, and private sector development.
Write articles, briefings and background notes for publication, website or briefing purposes
Help produce and edit bi-monthly Bretton Woods Update which goes out to over 10,000 officials, NGOs, journalists and academics.

2) Supporting networking and advocacy

Help organise advocacy meetings, strategy and networking meeting and other events
Keep UK, European and international network members informed of events, intelligence, meetings, and other information related to International Financial Institutions, including through maintenance of web sites.

3) Supporting efficient functioning of the Bretton Woods Project

Provide support to colleagues within the team
Assist with the smooth running of the office
Attend relevant seminars, conferences and meetings, and report back afterwards

C. Role-related knowledge, experience and skills

Essential

Financial reform position: Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in economics, finance, business, international development, politics or other related subject
World Bank position: Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in economics, international development, politics or other related subject
At least 3 months experience of policy, advocacy or campaigning, either paid or voluntary
Excellent information technology skills
Proven research skills and ability to work with spreadsheets and conduct data analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility and willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks
Commitment to social justice, human rights and environmental sustainability

Desirable

Advance degree with a focus on international development or political economy
Knowledge of policy issues related to the financial sector and financial regulation and/or development finance

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Bretton Woods Project job profile: Research assistant (paid internship)