Reparation Praxis Hub Intern

Title:                                       Reparation Praxis Hub Intern

Type of contract:                   Paid internship

Contract duration:                 6 months                        

Work time:                              Full-time

Reporting to:                          Senior Research Officer

Location:                                 Home-based                                              

Start date:                               January 2027  

Application deadline:            22/11/2026                   

Background

The Global Survivors Fund (GSF) was launched in October 2019 by Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Its mission is to enhance access to reparation for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence around the globe, responding to a gap long identified by survivors.

GSF acts to provide interim reparative measures in situations where states or other parties are unable or unwilling to meet their responsibilities. It advocates for duty bearers and the international community to develop reparations programmes. It also guides states and civil society by providing expertise and technical support for the design of reparation programmes. GSF’s survivor-centric approach is the cornerstone of its work.

Reparation Praxis Hub

The Reparation Praxis Hub collaborates with all units at GSF to produce, systematise, and share knowledge on what works in reparation for conflict-related sexual violence. It focuses on examining transversal key topics relevant to reparation, identifying and sharing best practices, and fostering communities of practice on conflict-related sexual violence and reparation. The Hub is also home to the Global Reparations Study, GSF’s multi-country initiative that examines the status of and opportunities for reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence using a survivor-centred and participatory methodology. 

Building on the Study, the experience of other GSF units, and knowledge emerging from practice, the Hub aims to: (i) promote institutional learning, (ii) produce practical tools, (iii) support actors directly engaged in reparation efforts, and (iv) strengthen collective learning and collaboration.

Role Summary

The intern will support the Reparation Praxis Hub team by conducting research and assisting with the drafting, editing, formatting and translation of documents.

Position responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting research and legal analysis on key aspects of domestic reparation programmes;

• Contributing to legal and factual research on the nature, scope and impacts of CRSV, as well as relevant legal and policy frameworks concerning CRSV and reparation;

• Supporting the drafting, editing, formatting and translation of documents across the Hub’s areas of work;

• Assisting with factual and legal research and key informant interviews on domestic reparation programmes;

• Contributing to research outputs, including by coding interview and focus group discussion transcripts using NVivo;

• Assisting with the design and editing of visual materials, including PowerPoint presentations and Canva graphics;

• Presenting research findings and other work outputs to the team in a clear and structured manner;

• Assisting with other tasks as required.

Position Requirements

Education and experience

The position is open to students currently enrolled in a master’s programme in a relevant field, including human rights, law, political science, international relations or other related disciplines. A tripartite internship agreement between the intern, their university and GSF is mandatory for this internship.

Other requirements

• Full working proficiency in English;

• Knowledge of Spanish, French, Arabic or other languages relevant to GSF’s work would be an asset;

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team in a remote working environment.

How to Apply

Please click apply to submit your application by 22nd November 2026 (midnight CET).

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The Global Survivors Fund (GSF) is dedicated to fostering diversity, gender balance, and inclusion, reflecting the varied landscapes where we operate and the communities we work with. We welcome applications from qualified professionals of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. We particularly encourage candidates from regions where GSF is active to apply.

At GSF, we are committed to enforcing stringent Safeguarding policies, covering protection from exploitation, abuse, harassment, misuse of power, and discrimination, as well as child safeguarding and financial and fiscal integrity. We uphold a zero-tolerance approach to any form of unacceptable behaviour.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to provide references from previous employers and complete a self-declaration.

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Please note that candidates must be authorised to work in the country where the position is based at the time of application.

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