RWI Internship

Location: Lund, Sweden, in a combination of on-site and remote. Percentage: 50 % Duration: Six months unpaid internship, with possible extension based on performance and mutual agreement. Start date: August 2026

About RWI

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) is an independent academic institution that combines interdisciplinary research with education, support, and outreach activities to contribute to increased understanding of and respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.

We operate in over 40 countries worldwide, and have offices in Lund (head office), Bangkok, Harare, Jakarta, Kyiv, Nairobi, Phnom Penh, and Yerevan.

About the Afghanistan Programme

RWI’s Afghanistan Programme aims to contribute to better-informed strategies to promote and protect human rights in Afghanistan. It does this by supporting Afghan scholars and civil society with research, training and engagement with international mechanisms, including the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan who is a Visiting Professor at RWI.

About the internship

In this internship, you will support the Afghanistan Programme’s communication work, with a particular focus on social media, content creation, and translations. You will work closely with the team to support outreach and communication activities, including providing communication support to the Visiting Professor, such as assisting with speeches, recording videos, and supporting the posting of video content.

Your responsibilities will include supporting social media activities by drafting and posting content, as well as assisting in tracking readership and referencing of communications to monitor results. You will contribute to drafting short texts such as statements and video scripts, support the recording of videos and simple communication materials, and assist in recording and preparing podcast content.

In addition, you will provide translation and language support by translating content between English, Dari, and Pashto, ensuring accuracy and clarity in multilingual communication. The role also involves supporting the creation of simple visuals related to human rights topics and assisting with design tools such as Canva, with knowledge of Illustrator considered an advantage.

Finally, you will support the programme team members with communication-related tasks, contributing to the overall effectiveness and reach of the programme’s communication efforts.

About you

We are looking for a candidate with strong language skills, including full fluency in English as well as in both Dari and Pashto. The ideal candidate has a good understanding of human rights, with particular insight into the situation in Afghanistan, and demonstrates an interest in communication and social media, supported by some basic practical experience.

You should be comfortable drafting simple, clear, and well-structured written content, and have familiarity with tools such as Canva; experience with Illustrator is considered an advantage. The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, managing tasks proactively while contributing to shared goals.

Applicants who have parallel financial support (e.g. CSN, stipends, Arbetsförmedlingen, or part-time work) will be preferred.

Applicants must hold the necessary permits to be able to work in Sweden.

Application Process

Apply with your CV and by answering the selection questions no later than 25 June.

Please note that applications sent by email will not be registered.

Every application is reviewed with care. Our recruitment team takes the time to assess each candidate thoughtfully and thoroughly. Once your application is submitted, you will receive system-generated confirmations and updates. These are triggered by our recruitment team to keep you informed throughout the process. If we decide not to invite you for an interview, we unfortunately won’t be able to provide individual feedback. While we appreciate the effort behind every application, the volume of candidates makes personalised responses impossible.

For any questions about the position, please contact Programme Associate, Zoya Noori, at zoya.noori@rwi.lu.se

We look forward to receiving your application!

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, disability, or other protected status under the law.

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