QES internship opportunities

The Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW), registered as the Alliance Against Traffic in Women Foundation, is a think-tank, and a progressive Alliance committed to work for changes in the political, economic, social, and legal systems and structures which contribute to the persistence of trafficking in persons and other human rights violations in the context of migratory movements for diverse purposes, including security of labour and livelihood.

GAATW has member organizations based in different parts of the world. The International Secretariat (GAATW-IS), the office where the internship will be stationed, is based in Bangkok, Thailand, and has a small and committed team. The work of GAATW-IS is in the areas of research, international advocacy, mutual learning, and political education of women workers. We also publish a bi-annual peer reviewed journal, the Anti-Trafficking Review. While member organisations work with women, children, men and gender-diverse people, GAATW-IS has always focussed on the rights of adult women in the context of labour migration.

Position description:

• Assist and support the GAATW team in research and communication activities.
• Participate in and contribute to various meetings and functions in and around the office.
• Take notes and provide logistical support.
• Prepare meeting kits, schedules, itineraries, and multi-media presentations.
• Fact-check articles for Anti-Trafficking Review.

Position-specific eligibility:

In addition to the core eligibility criteria for the CAPI QES program (see above), prospective interns must possess the following:

• Strong communication, research, and analytical skills with sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Excellent organisational skills, multi-tasking, and the willingness to take initiative where appropriate.
• Some knowledge of, and interest in, anti-trafficking frameworks, particularly with regards to issues of gender, migration, and labour.
• Experience in qualitative research an asset.
• Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

The Malaysian Social Research Institute (MSRI) is a non-profit NGO which offers three core programmes which are the Sahabat Education Programme, Women and Girls Project, Empowerment and Emergency Support Programme for Middle East and North African refugees in Malaysia.

1. The Sahabat Education Programme serves 580 students aged 4-18 years (preschool, primary and secondary education) 90% of our teachers are refugees themselves, selected based on their experience and qualifications.
2. The Women’s and Girls project seeks to empower refugee women and girls within their communities.
3. The Empowerment and Emergency Support Programme provides entrepreneurship workshops, skills training and access to marketplace to create empowerment and self-subsistence among refugee communities, emergency medical funds assistance, livelihood assistance, Sahabat Food Aid Programme, food basket and distribution of milk and diapers.

Position descriptions:

The Education Intern will be assisting the Education Programme Manager in setting up and running of MSRI’s Education programme for the 2022 school year and assisting with MSRI's community facilitation and emmpowerment programmes for adults (teachers, parents, guardians):

• Monitoring daily activities, formulating reports and school updates
• Formulating/reviewing school registration policies, school rules/regulations and standing operating procedures
• Reviewing of curriculum and printing of school books
• Monitoring/organising of extracurricular activities/trips
• Setting up a system to connect secondary school students with higher education opportunities
• Designing and implementing a feedback system and conducting feedback surveys for clients
• Planning and organizing activities and supporting administrative work

The Fundraising Intern will be supporting the Executive Director in carrying out general reports and documentation for MSRI and in coordinating fundraising and awareness events:

• Assist in organising, editing, and compiling data for reports
• Assist with Funding Proposal and Mapping of Corporate Social Responsibility Unit in the Economic Sector for sourcing funding and related sponsorships
• Developing brochures, flyers, posters and infographics
• Support in managing/ updating funder’s database and developing an innovative approach in sourcing for potential funders
• Designing and implementing a feedback system and conducting feedback surveys for clients
• Update content on MSRI’s social media sites; Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, website (blog posts)
• Take on a leadership role with regards to the creation and implementation of a fundraising event/ UN observance Events (example: World Refugee Day)

Position-specific eligibility:

In addition to the core eligibility criteria for the CAPI QES program (see above), prospective interns must possess the following:

• Strong writing, research and analytical skills;
• Good communication skills, including listening, report writing, and editing documents with sensitivity to cultural differences;
• Understanding of how and when to work independently and/or collaboratively;
• Ability to take initiative where appropriate;
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and project-management skills;
• Commitment to, and knowledge of refugee and migration related issues.