WRI internship

Access Initiative Research Intern

We are looking for two highly motivated and independent person to play a significant role in research and communication for the Access Initiative (http://www.accessinitiative.org/), a global network that promotes access to information, participation, and justice in environmental decision-making.

Responsibilities
Interns will work on several of the following activities, to be allocated based on interest, skills, and team priorities:

Access to justice research: Building and analyzing a database on several dozen court cases in a variety of countries for access to justice in environmental affairs.
Access and poverty: Contribute research to network-wide discussion on mechanisms to ensure access to information, public participation, and access to justice for people living in poverty.
Case study research: Contribute to background research on ongoing video projects featuring landmark cases in access to environmental decision-making.
Editing of expert articles: Review, analysis, and online publication of informative memorandums by experts in environment and democracy.
Blog posting: Write and edit brief summaries of related news, publications, and data for posting on the Access Initiative homepage and online Communities of Practice.

Qualifications
Applicants should be in pursuit of a Master’s degree, law degree, or a recent graduate. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated interest in international environmental issues, developing countries, and an understanding of the role that legal and political systems play in governing environment and natural resources. Qualifications include:

Superior care and concern for detail.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Strong quantitative abilities and experience in interpreting data.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel data tools. Ability to manipulate large data sets.
Knowledge of international geography and environmental issues.

Salary & Benefits:Unpaid part time internship, 15-20 hours per week.
Employment Period:September – December 2008 with possibility of extension. Contact:Send resume or CV and cover letter to:

Joseph Foti
Associate I
jfoti@wri.org
No phone calls please. Qualified applicants only. WRI only accepts applications for current job openings.