Interns
Independent Diplomat offers internships, lasting 4-6 months, to exceptional applicants seeking a rewarding, hands-on experience in all aspects of an NGO dealing with international relations. Independent Diplomat recruits year-round for internships. Please check our employment page for instructions on how to apply.
Please note that our internships are unpaid, although Independent Diplomat will pay reasonable travel expenses for successful candidates.
Current interns
Andoni Berasategui - London, 2011
Andoni joined ID after completing his MSc in Violence, Conflict and Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London, where he studied the conflict in North Yemen and the local peace processes in Somalia. Prior to studying at SOAS, Andoni worked as an Operations Assistant at the Delegation of the European Commission to Israel and spent three months working for the Delegation of the European Commission to Israel and spent three months working for the Delegation of the European Commission in Asmara, Eritrea. He also holds a Masters in Culture and Development from Sciences-Po Lille (France), in which he focused on European Affairs (EU external relations, European law and economic policy).
Julia Christian - New York, 2012
Julia is a second-year JD at Columbia Law School. She will begin an LLM in Environmental Law at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London next year. She is interested in international environmental law, particularly in the context of developing countries. She is also currently working with Human Rights Watch and Columbia's Center for Climate Change Law. She spent the past summer in Liberia working for the Sustainable Development Institute, a local NGO advocating for community rights and natural resource governance. She holds a BA in Modern History from the University of Oxford, and speaks French.
Andrew Kleist - New York, 2012
Andrew is currently completing his MA in Politics at New York University, specializing in international affairs and the political economy of developing nations. He holds a BA in Political Science from The University of California, San Diego. Prior to his studies, Andrew served seven years in the United States Navy, deploying to the Persian Gulf, the Pacific coast of South America and the Indian Ocean off the Horn of Africa.
Todd Levinson - New York, 2011
Todd is currently completing his MPA at Columbia University, focusing on economic and political development, governance, and conflict resolution. He holds a BA in Psychology from Stanford University in California. Previously, Todd worked for over 9 years as a consultant and professional speaker, leading life skills seminars across North America and Asia, where he taught students how to communicate more effectively, overcome mental limitations, and improve their emotional lives. More recently, he interned at UNDP’s regional centre in Fiji, working on a project that brought civil society and government together to collaborate on conflict resolution and peacebuilding issues. His interests include conflict resolution, state and nation building, and effective governance.
Maryia Rozum - Brussels, 2011
Maryia joined ID after completing her MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe in Bruges, where she focused on a number of security-related issues in the EU, e.g. immigration, terrorism, judicial cooperation, and the EU as a foreign policy actor. Prior to her studies, Maryia worked in a Brussels consultancy with the European Commission. Previously, she worked at the International Criminal Court, Office of the Prosecutor, dealing with the screening and analysis of communications addressed to the ICC, and at the European Commission, DG Europe Aid Cooperation Office. She holds a BA in International Law, with specialisation in Public International Law, and English and French languages (Belarus).
Malavika Sah - New York, 2012
Malavika is a graduate from The Fletcher School with a Masters in International Business, where she focused on international finance, trade and commercial policies. Prior to joining ID, she spent six years working in India, China and Switzerland with international startup companies and the UN Conference on Trade and Development. She has a BA in Chinese Language Studies and Economics. She speaks Mandarin.