Volunteer policy intern

We are recruiting for two policy internships in 2013, commencing:

• June 2013 (one post)
• November 2013 (one post)

Please indicate in your application form which period you would like to apply for. Those candidates who are short-listed but not successful in their application for the June intake will be considered for the November intake, subject to their consent.

Freedom from Torture has a policy internship programme for people with a background in human rights or refugee protection who are interested in pursuing a policy career within the NGO (non-governmental organisation) world.

Our internships are an opportunity to learn how large human rights NGOs develop and deliver their policy agendas, whilst also contributing to the generation of evidence-based policy on torture survivors specifically. Please note that a law degree, enrolment in a university course leading to a law degree, is an essential prerequisite for this role. 

Our internships are voluntary (unpaid) however we are able to reimburse lunch (up to £4) and reasonable travel expenses within London.

Previous policy interns have especially valued:

• Learning about torture, the rights of torture survivors and the UK's asylum system
• Gaining experience of how policy strategies are developed and implemented by NGOs
• Undertaking research
• Attending external meetings relating to human rights and refugee protection issues
• Learning about different advocacy methods
• Study trips to Parliament
• Contributing to strategic litigation
• A supportive working environment

Application: Please refer to the detailed post description and person specification, complete the attached application form and return it to [email protected] including the words 'policy intern' in the subject line.