Youth Council Member (International Communities Organisation 2025 Cohort)

at  International Communities Organisation

OVERVIEW

International Communities Organisation is a global non-governmental organisation based in London which works to empower and protect minority rights in conflict affected settings. ICO holds Special Consultative Status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council on this mandate. To encourage peace globally, ICO supports direct beneficiaries for Communities (facilitating cross-community activities); for Diplomacy (holding dialogue and reconciliation peace talks); and for Societies (addressing economic and political inequalities).
ICO’s Youth Council programme is an opportunity for young people to share their experiences, develop their ideas and contribute to an array of issues in conflict affected areas. The Youth Council will have the opportunity to support ICO’s work in peace and reconciliation for minority groups through completing long-term tasks set on a quarterly basis. Examples of these briefs include: Conflict Analysis, Stakeholder Mapping, Policy Development, and Thematic Research. The ICO Youth Council runs based on an annual calendar, the 2025 cohort will complete their programme in December 2025. All Youth Council members will receive a written reference from ICO on the basis of the quality of their work at the end of the programme.
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on a high profile research brief with an peace and minority-rights focused NGO.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in political sciences, and social sciences academic fields. We are particularly interested in students who are beginning or in the middle of their Masters programmes in a related field.
Please see details of our work on our website, linked here: https://internationalcommunities.org/

SKILLS

• Undergraduate or masters degree in political science, social science (or a related field) is required.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• A genuine interest wishing to make a positive contribution to ICO’s work in supporting global peace and minority rights.
  To apply to this role, please complete the application form linked below, the deadline for applications is the 9th February 2025.
  https://forms.gle/Uv1evWD5Hgps8MvN9
  Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance, Graduate
  Expected hours: 2 – 3 per week

Benefits:

• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (required)

Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 09/02/2025
Reference ID: Youth Council Member - International Communities Organisation 2025 Cohor

• Gain hands on experience in research, policy development and conflict-analysis via long-term tasks under the supervision of an ICO team member
• Network with a group of like-minded young people who are working/ seeking to work in the field of peace and conflict
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of activities and outcomes
• Collaborate with ICO team in a professional and constructive manner