Heinrich Böll Stiftung İstanbul Office's internship programme is not able to accept new applications due to budgetary restrictions until the end of 2026.
About the internship program
What you should bring
- three to six months’ time (the internship can be full or part time, full time is preferable)
- be interested in the work of a political foundation affiliated with the Green movement and self-identify with the core values of the hbs. You do NOT have to be a party member, but you must identify yourself with green ideas!
- being enrolled in a university ideally studying for a post graduate degree. The exact field of study does not matter as long as you yourself can relate it to the content of our work.
- knowledge of Turkey or one of our four main areas: (1) Ecology/climate, (2) democracy and human rights, (3) foreign and security policy, (4) refugee rights and migration.
- previous experience in development co-operation, foreign policy, etc. gained in internships, part-time jobs or voluntary work is a plus.
- basic IT knowledge (Office, Email, Internet - experience with graphic editing is an advantage).
- high personal responsibility, organizational talent and a good writing style.
- the ability to work with a team in a focused, committed and non-discriminatory manner
- a valid residence permit adequate for the internship
- fluent English and German, good Turkish is an advantage.
- resilience and awareness of the fact that the work takes place in a volatile political environment
- an idea for a small project (this can be an analysis paper on a topic, a small film etc.) that you want to realize independently in your time with us, but with our support.
What we are offer
- The opportunity to get to know the work of a political foundation in its great diversity (developmental project work, foreign policy analysis and advisory, international dialogue).
- Concrete participation in one of our projects.
- Getting to know Turkish civil society and insights into the political situation in Turkey.
- Feedback on your performance and the opportunity to receive final career guidance in the field of international cooperation/foreign policy, if you wish so.
- Working in a great, committed team with flat hierarchies.
Applying three to six months in advance is recommended. Our office is closed for a summer break from mid-July to mid-August.
The hbs strives for diversity and gender justice. We particularly encourage people who can help us to get closer to this goal to apply for this position!