Internship with the Food, Peace and Security Programme

Position description

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is seeking a motivated intern to join its Food, Peace and Security (FPS) team. The role offers a unique opportunity to support research collaborations involving GIZ, WFP and UNICEF in the Sahel region, the IOM in South Sudan, and the Swedish Red Cross and Red Cross Climate Centre in Bangladesh. The intern will contribute to document reviews, interview analysis, and liaison with key partners.

Main tasks

Working closely with the FPS team and external partners, the intern will:

• Conduct literature reviews and analyse project documentation;
• Assist in preparing and transcribing remote interviews and support transcript analysis;
• Contribute to drafting research progress reports;
• Support the preparation of project partner meetings;
• Support preparations for fieldwork in Mali, Burking Faso, South Sudan and Bangladesh;
• Assist in the day-to-day coordination of the project.

Internship details

This full-time, on-site internship will start as soon as possible and run for 6 months.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Applicants must be part of a university internship scheme (or connected to an organisation), have insurance through that university/organisation, and have a contact person (e.g., an educational facilitator).
• The internship is not remunerated and housing, travel or any other expenses cannot be reimbursed.
• The intern will be based at the SIPRI office, in Solna (Stockholm), with the possibility to occasionally work remotely.
• The intern will be mentored by an assigned supervisor. Learning goals will be reflected in the assignment of tasks wherever possible.

Qualifications and personal attributes

The candidate should at a minimum meet the following requirements:

• Currently studying for a degree in a field relevant to peace and conflict, development, food security, climate change, political science or international relations and/or proven work experience in these topics;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French;
• Strong organizational skills;
• High attention to detail;
• Collaborative mindset;
• A proven interest in politics, international relations and humanitarian work in fragile settings.

Experience and learning

Throughout the duration of the internship you will have the opportunity to learn and experience a range of tasks not limited to the following:

• Gaining practical experience in coordinating and implementing a large multi-year, multi-agency research project as well as smaller research projects.
• Developing qualitative research skills, including how to run and analyse research interviews;
• Acquiring knowledge about how UN agencies and partners operate in complex humanitarian settings.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled as soon as we find the right candidate. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your Application as soon as possible.

About SIPRI

SIPRI is an independent international institute whose core mission is to undertake research and activities on security, conflict, and peace. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis, and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media, and the interested public. SIPRI provides excellent opportunities for scientific and personal development.

Application instructions

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