Position Overview
The Council of Women World Leaders is an independent, self-governing network of current and former women Prime Ministers and Presidents established in 1996 by Vigdis Finnbogadottir, President of Iceland (1980-1996) and first woman in the world to be democratically elected president, and Laura Liswood, Secretary General. The Council of Women World Leaders is a network of 84 current and former Presidents and Prime Ministers. It is the only organization in the world dedicated to women heads of state and government. The Council of Women World Leaders Secretariat is hosted at the United Nations Foundation in Washington, D.C and is an affiliate of the UN Foundation.
The intern will gain a wide variety of communication skills, while writing formal documents and liaising with high level officials from around the world, and while managing the Council's social media accounts. The intern will also have the opportunity to work in event planning and will be able to be involved first-hand in sending out invitations, managing the logistics of an event as well as handling any follow up work that might be necessary. The intern will gain independence as they manage their own time and work and prioritize work as needed.
Essential Functions
Selection Criteria
Please note that this internship is a remote, unpaid opportunity from September 12-December 16, 2022
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