Whistleblower Protection Internship - PPLAAF (H/F)

The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) supports whistleblowers whose disclosures speak to the public interest of African citizens and ensure they have a greater impact

To achieve this, PPLAAF ensures that whistleblowers or potential whistleblowers can safely disclose the wrongdoing they are witnessing, that the information they provide reaches the adequate audience and impact, and that Civil Society Organisations,  anti- corruption bodies, media, and citizens have the capacity to foster a positive environment for Whistleblowers

PPLAAF is currently looking for two interns to help implement this mission.

  MAIN TASKS:  

Under the supervision of team members, interns will have the following tasks:

Support for advocacy activities; preparation of press conferences, public interventions or memos;

Support in implementing the daily protection of whistleblowers

Support in monitoring and investigating cases denounced by whistleblowers Support in the follow-up of ongoing judicial and extra-judicial litigation cases Support for communication activities around our main projects;

Monitoring news and legal developments regarding whistleblowers

Occasional support in various projects carried out by the PPLAAF’s team and in PPLAAF's cross-functional activities.

PROFILE:  

Master 2 student in law, political science, social sciences, economy/finance  or journalism. Fluency in French and English. Knowledge of languages commonly used in Africa is a plus. Interest in working with non-profit organisations

Experience working on and/or living in one or several African countries a strong plus Ability to work with a team

Excellent writing skills and good interpersonal skills

Rigor, organisational skills, sense of priorities and responsiveness Sense of initiative and responsibility, autonomy in work