ROLI Latin America – ABA UNPAID Intern

Description of Internship Program and Training

• ABA ROLI’s Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Division seeks a paid intern to collaborate with the division on rule of law programs across the region. The intern will engage in a wide range of tasks including, but not limited to, developing outreach materials and reports, conducting targeted research, assisting to edit progress reports, and coordinating the development of monitoring and evaluation tracking systems. The intern will also participate in exploration of opportunities for new programs, for example, conducting research for new program development and potential funding opportunities within the scope of ABA ROLI’s programs. The intern will also work closely with DC and regional staff to assist in the development of concept notes or proposals. Interns will gain hands-on experience working at a non-profit, growing their expertise of international development and the day-to-day function of grant-funded organizations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary academic institution (i.e., undergraduate, graduate) and enrolled in a program/area of study directly related to the purpose of the internship program.
• A recent (i.e., up to one (1) year) graduate of a post-secondary academic institution (i.e., undergraduate, graduate) with a degree in a program/area of study directly related to the purpose of the internship program.

Relevant Program/Area of Study

• International Relations, Political Science, Pre-Law, Global Studies, Spanish, or fields related to international development, government, and/or Hispanic Studies.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Interest in rule of law, international development, civil society engagement, civic education, legal clinical education, or other relevant subjects.
• In the process of obtaining or already possessing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Working fluency in Spanish.
• Creativity and the ability to use storytelling to build support for our work.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Candidates who have or are currently working toward a law degree or a master’s degree in a relevant field.

Proposed Start/End Dates of Internship

• Start: September 2, 2024
• End: December 20, 2024

Duration of Internship

• Sixteen (16) weeks
• Hours per week: up to 20 hours.