Policy – Gender Justice

Internship Programme
JD
Department
Intern Supervisor
Intern Role Title
Internship Duration
Full-time / Part-time
Location
Start Date
Expense
Programme Quality
Iman Sandra Pertek – Gender Advisor
Policy and Research Intern – Gender
3 Months
Tbc. with the right candidate
IRW Birmingham
August / September 2015
Interns will receive reimbursement of reasonable out-ofpocket expenses (e.g. Travel & Lunch)
Key Responsibility Tasks
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is currently promoting two major advocacy initiatives – one related
to helping improve Gender Justice. In support of these engagements, IRW’s policy and advocacy
department is seeking an intern to assist with research and policy analysis that would:1. Support research of Islamic theological perspectives on gender issues to inform IR Gender
Framework.
2. Coordinate working space of IR Global Gender Working Group on the Extranet and support
administration of the group.
3. Support research of GBV programming in humanitarian and development context and
integration of these concepts with Islamic faith principles in order to inform gender policy
toolkits, in particular the module on GBV.
4. Support development of gender e-learning modules (including GBV module).
5. Contribute to gender awareness training sessions in the headquarters.
6. Support internal communication for gender justice within Islamic faith based framework.
7. Further continue gender mapping of Islamic Relief family when necessary to inform gender
action plan and the roll-out of Gender training to the field.
8. When possible suggest recommendations for increasing gender-sensitivity in the organisation,
based on the review of internal procedures and policies.
9. Any other ad-hoc tasks related to gender training and gender integration into the project cycle.
Personal Specification
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Analytical and research skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
Proactive and able to use initiative to get things done and prioritise his or her work.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Self-determined and highly motivated.
Strong written communication skills with high attention to detail.
English proficiency, Arabic language is preferable.
Passionate about and understanding of Gender in Islam and Women’s Empowerment from an
Islamic perspective.
A graduate with a minimum honours degree in the last 2 years in development, social and
political sciences, psychology or a related field.
Background in Gender and Development studies preferred.
Background in basic Islamic studies preferred.
Committed to learning and fulfilling the Internships Scheme.
Committed to Islamic Relief faith inspired values and core humanitarian principles.
Key Objectives/Deliverables
Measures of Success
Theological research on gender issues in Islam
A report on key economic, social and family
issues with regards to women’s and men’s rights
and responsibilities and gender relations
relevant to humanitarian and development field
Development of Gender Extranet page – an
internal portal for staff to learn about gender
and access available resources, guides etc.
An operational and well-equipped internal portal
available
Increase awareness of staff on the importance of
gender in humanitarian and development field
A video/presentation on why Gender matters in
humanitarian and development tailored to IR
needs and faith identity
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Introduction to Aid work & Humanitarian and Principles.
An understanding of Islamic Relief’ work culture and values.
Increased combined research skills on social sciences and theology.
Experience in influencing organisational policy making process based on research
evidence.
Practical application of Gender in humanitarian and development practice.
Addressing Gender Based Violence in practice of humanitarian action and development.
Gender sensitization in different levels of organization: headquarters and field offices
and influencing attitudes of staff.
Coordination of an online learning space and experience in administrating a global
online working group.
Improved mapping skills – developing surveys and semi-structured interviews, collating
and disseminating findings.
Approval of Head of Department (sign): ________________________ Date:____________