ABColombia is looking for a dynamic person to work on issues related to human rights and development as part of the ABColombia team. The person should either have experience of working in issues related to social media and communications, human rights or development or a degree in human rights, development or a related subject. Fluency in English and an advanced level of Spanish is essential. You will also need to be flexible and able to work well in a small team.

As an intern you will assist with carrying out research, editing the ABColombia website, and other communications work – including working on social media campaigns, the logistical planning and organisation of public events, human rights defender tours and meetings. In addition, you will be required to help manage information and undertake a range of administrative tasks.

Please be aware that this is a volunteer position, with expenses refunded.

Information on how to apply here

About ABColombia

ABColombia is the advocacy project of a group of five leading UK and Irish organisations with programmes in Colombia: CAFOD, Christian Aid UKI, Oxfam GB, SCIAF and Trócaire. Amnesty International and Peace Brigades International are observer members. Founded in 1997 to work on the question of forced internal displacement, it has since expanded its mandate to cover human rights and development.  ABColombia’s purpose is to influence decision makers in the UK and Ireland and, through them, European level decision making – with a view to resolving the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Colombia and achieve a lasting peace and equitable and sustainable development. ABColombia’s thematic areas of work are: Natural resources access and control; Land and territory; Conflict transformation and peace building; Women and conflict-related sexual violence; and Protection of defenders and their working space.

How to apply

To apply for the internship, send a CV and one page covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to board@abcolombia.org.uk. Please ensure that you address in your covering letter why you would like the post and what skills you have to offer. Please include ‘Research and Communications Internship’ in the subject line.

Deadline for Applications: 21 March 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 31 March 2025.