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VOLUNTEERS- Amnesty International USA Seeks Central Asia and Caucasus Specialists
Posted by: Amnesty International <cgintern
aiusa.org>
Posted: 19 Mar 2008
VOLUNTEERS- Amnesty International USA Seeks Central Asia & Caucasus Specialists
Amnesty International Seeks Country Specialists to Promote Human
Rights in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Amnesty International USA is seeking Country Specialists who are
willing to donate their time and knowledge to the Human Rights
Movement. AIUSA's network of Country Specialists monitor the political
situation in a country, collaborate with research teams at the
International Secretariat in London, work closely with the members of
AIUSA in developing and planning strategies to promote human rights
actions in relevant countries, and serve as spokespersons on the
relevant country for the organization.
Ideal candidates have a combination of country expertise, relevant
academic background, language abilities and Amnesty International or
other human rights activist experience. The time required for Country
Specialist positions averages 10 hours per week, and members are asked
for a minimum two year commitment. Country Specialists work out of
their homes or offices in the US and the position is unpaid. AI
related expenses are compensated.
Currently, we are looking for volunteers with expertise on Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
and Uzbekistan, who can help us raise concerns about violations of the
rights to freedom of religion, expression, association, and assembly.
Relevant language abilities are a plus.
While we have a particular need to find experts for these countries,
feel free to contact us if your expertise lies in some other area.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Amnesty International USA
Attn: Cogroup Program
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, 5th floor
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 544-0200, x.261
Fax: (202) 546-7141
E-mail: cginternaiusa.org
Please note that this volunteer position is unpaid. Feel free to
contact us if you have any questions at the above email address or
telephone number.
INTERNSHIP- The Foundation for Tolerance International, Bishkek
Posted by: K. Kozik <kkozikemail.arizona.edu>
Posted: 15 Mar 2008
INTERNSHIP- The Foundation for Tolerance International, Bishkek
Position: International Volunteer
Place: The Foundation for Tolerance International (FTI), Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The Foundation for Tolerance International
The Foundation for Tolerance International (FTI) is a Kyrgyz non-governmental
organization working to prevent violent conflict and build peace and justice in
Central Asia. It was born out of a project on tolerance education and conflict
transformation launched by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in
Southern Kyrgyzstan in March 1996. Realizing the broader needs of the
cross-border communities of the Ferghana Valley, FTI was then established as an
independent NGO in 1998.
Ever since that date, the organization has been expanding its work to prevent
and resolve conflicts in Central Asia. Originally concentrating its projects on
horizontal interethnic conflicts in the Ferghana Valley, FTI then
adapted to the
changing political context and began to address vertical conflicts between the
population and state authorities on the whole Kyrgyz territory. It has also
become engaged at the global level by taking on the role of Regional
Coordinator in Central Asia for the Global Partnership for the Prevention of
Armed Conflict.
The organization is composed of a Head Office located in Bishkek and four
regional offices located in the Southern Kyrgyzstan cities of Osh, Batken, Aksy
and Leilek, at the borders of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Today, FTI stands as one of the largest and most experienced Central Asian NGOs
working explicitly to prevent and resolve conflict in the region.
FTI International Volunteer Program
FTI has been involving international volunteers in all aspects of its
work for a
number of years. So far, it has worked with volunteers from countries such as
the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Belgium
and France.
Every year, one to two international volunteers are selected to work at one of
FTI's five offices. Upon arrival, the volunteer gets familiar with the office,
the organization and its activities, and then chooses a specific direction to
work on and proposes a specific plan of activities. FTI international volunteer
program has been extremely successful and has significantly contributed to the
development of the organization as well as to the professional development of
its volunteers.
General Tasks and Responsibilities of the International Volunteer
- Developing new initiatives to assist with programmatic,
institutional and organizational development.
- Conducting substantial research addressing an issue of mutual
interest to FTI and the volunteer.
- Editing and assisting with the development and improvement of grant
proposals, reports and communication materials in English.
- Public relations duties: assisting staff with fundraising and
external communication to donors and international partners, searching
for new partners and potential donors
- Contributing to the maintenance and updating of the English version
of the website.
- Conducting English lessons for some members of the staff.
Qualifications and Skills
- Be currently enrolled or having recently completed an undergraduate,
graduate or post-graduate degree in a field related to FTI work, such
as International Relations, Political Science, Law (Note: Other
educational or professional backgrounds will also be considered,
depending on the candidate's motivations. Candidates with particular
qualifications or experience in organizational capacity-building are
strongly encouraged to apply).
- Excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good knowledge of
Russian (but very good candidates with no Russian knowledge may also
be considered).
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent analytical, research and writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good computer skills (excellent computer skills would be
particularly valued).
- Be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and
having a strong sense of initiative.
- Willingness to volunteer at FTI for a minimum term of six months is
desired (although shorter periods of time will be considered).
Additional Information
Please note that unfortunately, FTI is unable to provide any financial
compensation. The primary responsibilities of FTI in support of the volunteer
are to:
- Provide all necessary documentation and contact for visa application.
- Provide work space and conditions (personal desk and computer, 24
hours internet access).
- Organize meetings for the volunteer, if interested, with
representatives of the civil society, law enforcement bodies and
governmental structures.
- Organize a trip for the volunteer to all the project implementation
areas of FTI.
- Find reasonable accommodation for the volunteer, at short distance
from the office.
- Provide pick-up and drop-off from the airport to the volunteer's apartment.
Application Process
Applications should include a resume and cover letter. They should be sent by
e-mail to: ftifti.kg, ref. "International Volunteer Application"
Applicants will be informed by FTI about the status of their application within
one to three weeks.
INTERNSHIP- Savitsky Karakalpak State Art Museum, Nukus, Uzbekistan
Posted by: Richard Dion <richardrdionyahoo.com>
Posted: 3 Mar 2008
INTERNSHIP- Savitsky Karakalpak State Art Museum, Nukus, Uzbekistan
The Friends of the Nukus Museum Foundation (FoNM, The Netherlands) is
looking for two interested persons to spend the summer assisting the
Savitsky Karakalpak State Art Museum in a range of strategic activities.
The Museum is named after Igor Savitsky, a Ukrainian who came to
Central Asia in the late 1940s and stayed there until his death in
1984. Savitsky first went to Central Asia to document an
archeological team's efforts excavating remains of past civilisations
in the Aral Sea basin. At this time, Savitsky became enthralled with
the local Karakalpak culture and art. Its textiles and jewelry, an
integral part of their neglected folklore, particularly attracted him.
He began collecting these pieces as well as those of the Avant Garde
art movement, those who were being persecuted for their work. The
Museum's Avant Garde collection, the second largest in the world after
Moscow, numbers over 20,000.
His approach and cultural sensitivity instilled trust not only in the
older generations of Karakalpaks who sold their textiles and jewelry
to Savitsky, but also in the Karakalpak local government which played
a large role in the Museum's existence. It was this mutual affection
and trust which ensured the renaissance of both a forgotten nation and
a forgotten generation of artists and their work.
The Museum's current situation is challenging. Despite extensive
coverage in the world's media (New York Times, Sunday Times, Geo,
Frankfurter Allgemeine, NRC Handelsblad, Le Figaro, Steppe, etc.), the
Savitsky collection has difficulties with regards to restoring the
collection, and capitalising on its value.
The two full-time interns would work directly with the Museum's
Director, Mrs. Marinika Babanazarova on a range of activities, including:
- Researching funding options and drafting grant proposals;
- Conceptualizing future exhibitions;
- Assisting with the development of the Museum's strategy;
- Liaising with donors in Tashkent;
- Translation of briefs/descriptions into various European languages;
- Coordinating with the Friends of Nukus Foundation on a range of issues.
Participants should have the following qualifications:
- Some background in the cultural sphere and knowledge of the arts
landscape in the former Soviet Union;
- Understanding of donor organisations active in Central Asia;
- Excellent (English) writing skills;
- Tolerance for difficult living conditions;
- Commitment to accomplishment under challenging circumstances;
- Russian language skills are desired, Uzbek would be an added advantage.
The interns should be available for at least two months, effective
late May/early June. Unfortunately, the Museum is not able to fund
individuals to come to Nukus. However, it would facilitate any
required information/background for a funding application through a
relevant University or Government. The Museum would provide assistance
with logistics, apartment search, as well as an invitation letter and
visa for Uzbekistan.
The experience would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience to learn about
the world's second largest Avant Garde art collection, allowing
unprecedented access to the collection, not only of the Avant Garde
but also of the Karakalpak people. In addition, participants would be
able to live and better understand the transition issues in and around
the Aral Sea Basin.
Those interested should send their CV and a motivation letter (with
date availability) by 17 March to friendsnukusmuseumgmail.com.
Short-listed candidates will be notified by 23 March with interviews
shortly afterwards.
DEADLINE EXT.- INTERNSHIP, Social Research Center, American University-Central Asia, Bishkek
Posted by: Social Research Center <srcmail.auca.kg>
Posted: 16 Aug 2007
DEADLINE EXT.- INTERNSHIP, Social Research Center, American Univ.-Central Asia
INTERNSHIP, Social Research Center, American University of Central Asia,
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Position: Intern
Place: Social Research Center at American University-Central Asia
Deadline for Fall Internship (3 months unpaid internship): AUGUST 27, 2007
The Social Research Center (SRC) at American University of Central Asia
(AUCA) is pleased to announce the opportunity of doing an internship with
our center for a time period of from three months up to one year. The
purpose of this internship is to expose international graduate students to
the work of the research center and to enhance their educational experiences
through completion of practical work assignments. The internship would best
suit the candidates who are eager to contribute their enthusiastic efforts
to the development of newly established research center, which aims to
become a sound think tank in the nearest future, and to deepen their
knowledge about the Central Asia region, through close interaction with the
educational environment.
AUCA is a non-profit organization in the heart of Central Asia considered
the leading institution of higher education in the region. It is recognized
internationally as a university based on the American liberal arts tradition
of free and critical inquiry. The SRC, as an integral part of AUCA, was
established in 2005 with the mission to promote the long-lasting development
of principles and practices of democracy, rule of law, and social equality
in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, through carrying out research and policy
analysis. Please refer to our center's website at www.src.auca.kg to find
out more information on current and previous activities.
The SRC offers its interns to advance their grantsmanship as well as
organizational and analytical skills while collaboratively working with AUCA
and external researchers. The intern will be encouraged to develop and
implement creative ideas that complement their professional development with
respect to the SRC's agenda. This will also be excellent opportunity for
intern to experience the diverse cultures in AUCA that has students coming
from more than 27 countries, including Afghanistan, China, and the USA.
Commonly, the intern will be given a chance to participate in roundtables,
conferences, forums and other educational events organized by SRC and AUCA.
Working with the team of SRC, the intern will be involved into
implementation of new initiatives to advance the development of the center
into sound think tank. The gained experience and connections established
during internship with local and foreign researchers will last lifetime, and
can be good contribution for future professional growth.
The SRC is flexible about the supervision scheme to be followed and is ready
to agree on details after negotiations with the intern. This is an unpaid
internship, and the SRC does not have the ability to cover travel,
accommodation, health insurance or any other related expenses. Therefore,
all interested candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain their own
funding. However, SRC will be willing to provide assistance in visa
arrangements and finding accommodation in Bishkek.
An intern must:
- Have or be pursuing a Master's Degree in social science disciplines
- Have sound analytical skills
- Have strong fundraising experience
- Show proficient oral and written skills in English
- Have excellent communication and leadership skills
- Be able to organize and manage diverse work tasks
- Be able to complete work tasks independently and in a timely manner
- It is expected that an intern will largely be involved in
fundraising, publication and communication activities. In particular,
an intern will:
Fundraising:
- Assist in development of concept papers, detailed research
proposals and budgets for new projects
- Investigate funding opportunities to support new research projects
- Keep records of grant proposals and monitor time-lines
- Provide assistance in other fundraising activities initiated by SRC
Publications and Communication:
- Draft and produce summary reports of research at a high standard
for publication
- Produce summary reports and press-releases of SRC events (lectures,
roundtables, seminars, conferences) to be published in newsletters and
local mass media;
- Assist in updating the SRC's website on the running projects and other
related events.
- Contribute to development of the AUCA academic bulletin.
Other tasks:
- An intern may also be asked to carry out other job tasks.
All interested candidates should submit (1) a cover letter, stating the
reasons why she/he is seeking an internship with the SRC and how she/he
envisions benefiting from it, and (2) a resume clearly stating his/her
professional and educational experiences. These documents should be sent to:
Mr. Alexander Pugachev, Research Projects Officer, Social Research Center,
American University of Central Asia, 205 Abdumomunov Street, Bishkek,
Kyrgyzstan, 720040 or be e-mailed to pugachev_amail.auca.kg.
For further inquires or application status, please contact Alexander
Pugachev at pugachev_amail.auca.kg.
INTERNSHIP- Editorial Asst., Laboratorium: Russian Review of Social Research
Posted by: Serguei Alex. Oushakine <oushakinPrinceton.EDU>
Posted: 22 Jun 2007
INTERNSHIP- Editorial Asst., Laboratorium: Russian Review of Social Research
Internship Offer: Editorial Assistant
Laboratorium: Russian Review of Social Research (Saint Petersburg)
Laboratorium is a new bilingual (Russian/English) scholarly journal
with an international editorial and advisory board. The journal, whose
first issue is scheduled to appear at the end of 2007, will be
published at the Centre for Independent Social Research (CISR) in
Saint Petersburg. Laboratorium will serve as an international,
peer-reviewed forum for the publication and discussion of empirical
social research, and will endeavour to facilitate scholarly
communication between social scientists from the former Soviet Union
and other countries.
The editors and the CISR are offering one internship position in Saint
Petersburg starting 1 September 2008 (for a period of six months,
which may be extended). The intern will report to the editor-in-chief,
Mischa Gabowitsch (Princeton University), and managing editor, Nadya
Nartova (CISR). He or she will be required to assist with editorial
and proof-reading tasks and do a limited amount of Russian-English
translation. In return, the intern will be offered full use of the
research facilities at the CISR in Saint Petersburg and assistance
with his/her own research. This position is ideally suited for a
doctoral student doing research in Saint Petersburg, although other
candidates are also encouraged to apply. The workload will be moderate
(1-2 days/week on average), and working hours flexible, leaving ample
time for research activities; however, it may be unevenly spread
throughout the internship, with more and less intensive periods.
Requirements:
- native or near-native speaker of English
- editorial and proof-reading experience, with a firm grasp of the
differences between American and British English
- good reading knowledge of Russian
- familiarity with social science terminology in both languages
- resident in Saint Petersburg (interns based elsewhere may be
considered, see below)
Benefits:
- workplace at the CISR office with PC and internet connection which
may also be used for own research
- support from CISR staff with the intern's research project; the
intern will also be able to use the Centre's library and archive, draw
on its large network of contacts across the former Soviet Union and
elsewhere, and participate in all its seminars and conferences
- the intern will be credited in every issue of the journal to which
he he/she contributes
- visa support and help with registration
There is no financial remuneration.
Applications should include a CV and covering letter, as well as proof
of social science background and editorial experience. If you wish to
spend all or most of the internship period outside Saint Petersburg,
please state where you will be based and which other activities you
intend to pursue during that time.
Applications, and any inquiries, should be addressed to Nadia Nartova
(nartovaindepsocres.spb.ru) or, before 10 July, to Mischa Gabowitsch
(gabowitschgmail.com). The deadline for applications is 25 July 2007.
The intern will be selected by interview (in person or by telephone):
please indicate a telephone number at which you can be reached in late
July/early August.
To learn more about the Centre for Independent Social Research, visit
www.cisr.ru. Basic information about Laboratorium is at
http://www.cisr.ru/laboratorium.html.
INTERNSHIP- Social Research Center, American Univ. of Central Asia, Bishkek
Posted by: Social Research Center <srcmail.auca.kg>
Posted: 18 Jun 2007
INTERNSHIP- Social Research Center, American Univ. of Central Asia, Bishkek
Position: Intern
Place: Social Research Center at American University-Central Asia
Period: From 3 months to 1 year
The Social Research Center (SRC) at American University of Central
Asia (AUCA) is pleased to announce the opportunity of doing an
internship with our center for a time period of from three months up
to one year. The purpose of this internship is to expose international
graduate students to the work of the research center and to enhance
their educational experiences through completion of practical work
assignments. The internship would best suit the candidates who are
eager to contribute their enthusiastic efforts to the development of
newly established research center, which aims to become a sound think
tank in the nearest future, and to deepen their knowledge about the
Central Asia region, through close interaction with the educational
environment.
AUCA is a non-profit organization in the heart of Central Asia
considered the leading institution of higher education in the region.
It is recognized internationally as a university based on the American
liberal arts tradition of free and critical inquiry. The SRC, as an
integral part of AUCA, was established in 2005 with the mission to
promote the long-lasting development of principles and practices of
democracy, rule of law, and social equality in Kyrgyzstan and Central
Asia, through carrying out research and policy analysis. Please refer
to our center's website at www.src.auca.kg to find out more
information on current and previous activities.
The SRC offers its interns to advance their grantsmanship as well as
organizational and analytical skills while collaboratively working
with AUCA and external researchers. The intern will be encouraged to
develop and implement creative ideas that complement their
professional development with respect to the SRC's agenda. This will
also be excellent opportunity for intern to experience the diverse
cultures in AUCA that has students coming from more than 27 countries,
including Afghanistan, China, and the USA. Commonly, the intern will
be given a chance to participate in roundtables, conferences, forums
and other educational events organized by SRC and AUCA. Working with
the team of SRC, the intern will be involved into implementation of
new initiatives to advance the development of the center into sound
think tank. The gained experience and connections established during
internship with local and foreign researchers will last lifetime, and
can be good contribution for future professional growth.
The SRC is flexible about the supervision scheme to be followed and is
ready to agree on details after negotiations with the intern. This is
an unpaid internship, and the SRC does not have the ability to cover
travel, accommodation, health insurance or any other related expenses.
Therefore, all interested candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain
their own funding. However, SRC will be willing to provide assistance
in visa arrangements and finding accommodation in Bishkek.
An intern must:
- Have or be pursuing a Master's Degree in social science disciplines
- Have sound analytical skills
- Have strong fundraising experience
- Show proficient oral and written skills in English
- Have excellent communication and leadership skills
- Be able to organize and manage diverse work tasks
- Be able to complete work tasks independently and in a timely manner
- It is expected that an intern will largely be involved in
fundraising, publication and communication activities. In particular,
an intern will:
Fundraising:
- Assist in development of concept papers, detailed research
proposals and budgets for new projects
- Investigate funding opportunities to support new research projects
- Keep records of grant proposals and monitor timelines
- Provide assistance in other fundraising activities initiated by SRC
Publications and Communication:
- Draft and produce summary reports of research at a high standard
for publication
- Produce summary reports and press-releases of SRC events (lectures,
roundtables, seminars, conferences) to be published in newsletters and
local mass media;
- Assist in updating the SRC's website on the running projects and
other related events.
- Contribute to development of the AUCA academic bulletin.
Other tasks:
An intern may also be asked to carry out other job tasks.
All interested candidates should submit (1) a cover letter, stating
the reasons why she/he is seeking an internship with the SRC and how
she/he envisions benefiting from it, and (2) a resume clearly stating
his/her professional and educational experiences. These documents
should be sent to: Mr. Alexander Pugachev, Research Projects Officer,
Social Research Center, American University of Central Asia, 205
Abdumomunov Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 720040 or be e-mailed to
pugachev_amail.auca.kgThis email address is being protected from spam
bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Deadlines:
Spring internship: Application for spring internship (March-May)
should be submitted preferably by January 15th, 2007.
Summer internship: Application for summer internship (June-August)
should be submitted by March 1st, 2007.
Fall internship: Application for fall internship (September-November)
should be submitted by July 1st, 2007.
Winter internship: Application for winter internship
(December-February) should be submitted by September 1st, 2007.
For further inquires or application status, please contact Alexander
Pugachev at pugachev_amail.auca.kg.
INTERNSHIP- Community Connections Program for Business Leaders in Tajikistan
Posted by: Nisso Rahmonova <rahmonovaamericancouncils.tj>
Posted: 14 May 2007
INTERNSHIP- Community Connections Program for Business Leaders in Tajikistan
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and
American Councils for International Education (ACCELS) have the honor
of announcing a Community Connections Program for:
Small and Medium-Sized Business Leaders from Throughout Tajikistan
A total of ten business people will be selected in an open competition
for five-week business internships in the U.S.
Applicants must speak English, and should be an owner or a manager of
a registered, privately owned business. Businesses may include but
are not restricted to hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets.
Application Deadline - June 8, 2007
Applications are available at www.cc-car.org ,
by email request from rahmonovaamericancouncils.tj
Consultations hours: Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 13:00
For more information call or visit :
American Councils for International Education
Dushanbe , 86 Tolstoy Str, phone: (992 37) 2212103 / 2211795
INTERNSHIP- Field Research for Masters Students, Summer 2007, Afghanistan
Posted by: ZEF
Posted: 11 May 2007
INTERNSHIP- Field Research for Masters Students, Summer 2007, Afghanistan
Field Research Opportunities For Masters Thesis Students
Social Water Management In North Afghanistan: Governance, Livelihoods
And Technology In Five Irrigation Systems In The Kunduz Region
Field research period from May/June 2007
minimum field work duration: 12 weeks
Focus Present Call:
Study Water Management Practices In Farmer Managed Irrigation Systems
ZEF (Center for Development Research/Zentrum für
Entwicklungsforschung, Bonn, Germany) is implementing the research
component of the European Union funded project 'Social Management of
Water in Afghanistan. (Kunduz River Basin Programme)' coordinated by
the Deutsche Welt Hunger Hilfe (DWHH)/German Agro Action (GAA). ZEF
implements the research in co-operation with the Afghan university in
Mazar-i Sharif. For conducting field research ZEF will finance 3-4
expatriate students. For start in June/July 2007 we are looking for
students to look at water management practices in the farmer managed
irrigation systems and later on students who will study
socio-technical issues of water management. Selected students will
work together with students from the Afghan University in Mazar-i Sharif.
A research supervisor (ZEF postdoc) will coordinate the field studies.
The selected Masters students will be supervised and receive their
degrees in their home universities, while ZEF provides financial and
logistic support and supervision for the field work period. The
project is based in Kunduz, and is integrated in the DWHH/GAA project
and security framework. Students are envisaged to stay in the research
sites (five irrigation systems/villages) for most of the fieldwork
period. For good preparation of the field research, ZEF seeks to
contact interested students at an early stage.
Project description
The DWHH/GAA Social Water Management project
"aims at building sustainable social and technical water management
capacities in the Kunduz River Basin (KRB) of North Afghanistan. Local
communities in rural areas are strengthened in (re-) building their
capacity of effectively managing their water resources while
integrating all sections of the population in the process. The target
group consists of approximately 250.000 rural people living in five
irrigation areas of Kunduz and Takhar Provinces, who shall benefit as
water users from the project. The proposed project will focus the
erosion of traditional knowledge and social managing skills of local
communities on their water resources and distribution mechanisms.
Activities will comprise a) in-depth study of existing managing
systems, b) the involvement of all water user groups in the planning
and organisation of priority water management projects, c) an
improvement of farm and household water management, and d) the
linkages of communities to efficiently manage their water resources in
collaboration with neighbouring villages and local administrative
institutions." (from project document)
Requirements:
- Candidates should be enrolled in a Masters programme providing a
relevant background for research on 'social water management'.
- Experience with field work in rural areas in developing countries,
preferably with the interdisciplinary study of water management, with
a focus on issues like water rights, organisation of water
distribution, sociotechnical analysis of infrastructure, local
governance arrangements, and/or livelihoods aspects of irrigated agriculture
- Disciplinary background of students is open - relevant course work
and fieldwork experience is decisive; we aim for gender balance and
diversity in background to cover the different components adequately
- Good writing skills in English
- Good team worker
- Research experience in the Afghanistan region or irrigation in
mountainous regions is preferred but not expected
- Speaking one or more of the local languages is a recommendation but
not expected
Financial support:
ZEF will cover a) cost of return journey to research area, b) local
transport for research, c) local accommodation costs, and d) necessary
equipment e) translator, if necessary
More information:
More information on ZEF can be found at www.zef.de.
ZEF research component coordinators:
Dr Peter P. Mollinga and Dr Conrad Schetter
ZEF Dept. of Political and Cultural Change
Walter Flex Str. 3, 53113 Bonn, Germany
pmollingauni-bonn.de, c.schetteruni-bonn.de
Phone: 00-49-228-734918 and 00-49-228-731970
Interested students are requested to respond as soon as possible
INTERNSHIP- Human Rights Law, Tajikistan
Posted by: <RaissaGMFaol.com>
Posted: 17 Apr 2007
INTERNSHIP- Human Rights Law, Tajikistan
2007 Summer Internship
Human Rights Law in Central Asia
June 1 - August 31, Tajikistan
Application deadline: May 10, 2007
The Bureau of Human Rights and Rule of Law (BHR), an NGO located in
the Republic of Tajikistan in Central Asia, is offering Summer
Internships in Human Rights Law for highly qualified Law students and
recent Law graduates.
Background: Tajikistan is a transitional state of 7 million people,
having become independent in 1991 upon the breakup of the Soviet
Union. Despite impressive economic growth and fair amounts of
political stability in recent years, the situation with regard to
Human Rights and rule of law has not seen substantial - if any -
improvements. Local and international laws are routinely broken and
the justice system is rife with corruption and nepotism. In such an
atmosphere, some Human Rights NGOs play a critical role by providing
free legal assistance to selected deserving clienteles and through the
dissemination of legal information and training to law professionals,
students, and the general population.
Objectives: The main objectives of the 2007 Summer Internship in Human
Rights Law offered by the BHR are to familiarize an international
Intern with local Human Rights conditions (and vice versa), and assist
the local branches of BHR (in either the capital city Dushanbe or any
of the regional offices in Khujand and Khorog) on human rights
advocacy, legal assistance, and general office duties.
Responsibilities: (i) Backstop BHR staff in the provision of legal
advice to clients; (ii) Assist in ongoing research efforts on Human
Rights-related issues, such as land and housing confiscation by local
Governments, and general monitoring and recording of Human Rights
situation in the country; (iii) Assist in the editing of English
language documents, including Sport Reports, Human Rights background
reports, and Shadow Reports on international Human Rights conventions;
(iv) Assist the BHR staff in the organization of the Human Rights Law
Summer Camp for selected Law and International Relations university
students from Tajikistan; (v) Teach a daily semiformal one hour
English language conversation and writing class to interested office
staff and law students; (vi) Conduct all other Human Rights-related
tasks as deemed by supervisor.
Qualifications: Highly motivated, responsible individual, preferably
Law student in reputable university; Strong legal research and writing
skills; Demonstrated interest in International Human Rights issues;
Good theoretical skills on international Human Rights Law and
protection mechanisms; Ability to handle several tasks at once while
working independently or as team member; Fluent in English; Working
knowledge of either Tajik (Persian/Dari) or Russian; Interculturally
aware and willing to work and possibly live with local colleagues.
Terms and Conditions: The internship runs for a minimum period of 3
months (approximately June 1-August 31, 2007), is full-time and pays
in local currency a monthly stipend sufficient for room, board and
local transportation. Upon arrival, BHR will assist the Intern in
finding suitable but modest accommodation for the duration of her/his
stay. Interns are responsible to seek from their own institutions the
costs of international travel, visa, and insurance, estimated to cost
a total of $3,500.
Application: Interested applicants must sent: (i) One page (maximum
400 words) essay as to why you are applying for this internship; (ii)
Letter of recommendation from a Law faculty of your university; (iii)
Your CV, not to exceed 2 pages. Applications (indicating "BHR
Internship" as subject of message) should be sent to no later than May
10, 2007 to: Bunafsha_Gulakovayahoo.com and eCentralAsiaaol.com.
INTERNSHIP- Social Research Center, American University of Central Asia, KG
Posted by: Social Research Center <srcmail.auca.kg>
Posted: 1 Mar 2007
INTERNSHIP, Social Research Center, American University of Central Asia,
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Position: Intern
Place: Social Research Center at American University-Central Asia
Period: From 3 months to 1 year
The Social Research Center (SRC) at American University of Central
Asia (AUCA) is pleased to announce the opportunity of doing an
internship with our center for a time period of from three months up
to one year. The purpose of this internship is to expose international
graduate students to the work of the research center and to enhance
their educational experiences through completion of practical work
assignments. The internship would best suit the candidates who are
eager to contribute their enthusiastic efforts to the development of
newly established research center, which aims to become a sound think
tank in the nearest future, and to deepen their knowledge about the
Central Asia region, through close interaction with the educational
environment.
AUCA is a non-profit organization in the heart of Central Asia
considered the leading institution of higher education in the region.
It is recognized internationally as a university based on the American
liberal arts tradition of free and critical inquiry. The SRC, as an
integral part of AUCA, was established in 2005 with the mission to
promote the long-lasting development of principles and practices of
democracy, rule of law, and social equality in Kyrgyzstan and Central
Asia, through carrying out research and policy analysis. Please refer
to our center's website at www.src.auca.kg to find out more
information on current and previous activities.
The SRC offers its interns to advance their grantsmanship as well as
organizational and analytical skills while collaboratively working
with AUCA and external researchers. The intern will be encouraged to
develop and implement creative ideas that complement their
professional development with respect to the SRC's agenda. This will
also be excellent opportunity for intern to experience the diverse
cultures in AUCA that has students coming from more than 27 countries,
including Afghanistan, China, and the USA. Commonly, the intern will
be given a chance to participate in roundtables, conferences, forums
and other educational events organized by SRC and AUCA. Working with
the team of SRC, the intern will be involved into implementation of
new initiatives to advance the development of the center into sound
think tank. The gained experience and connections established during
internship with local and foreign researchers will last lifetime, and
can be good contribution for future professional growth.
The SRC is flexible about the supervision scheme to be followed and is
ready to agree on details after negotiations with the intern. This is
an unpaid internship, and the SRC does not have the ability to cover
travel, accommodation, health insurance or any other related expenses.
Therefore, all interested candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain
their own funding. However, SRC will be willing to provide assistance
in visa arrangements and finding accommodation in Bishkek.
An intern must:
- Have or be pursuing a Master's Degree in social science disciplines
- Have sound analytical skills
- Have strong fundraising experience
- Show proficient oral and written skills in English
- Have excellent communication and leadership skills
- Be able to organize and manage diverse work tasks
- Be able to complete work tasks independently and in a timely manner
- It is expected that an intern will largely be involved in
fundraising, publication and communication activities. In particular,
an intern will:
Fundraising:
- Assist in development of concept papers, detailed research
proposals and budgets for new projects
- Investigate funding opportunities to support new research projects
- Keep records of grant proposals and moniotor timelines
- Provide assitance in other findraising activities initiated by SRC
- Publications and Communication:
- Draft and produce summary reports of research at a high standard
for publication
- Produce summary reports and press-releases of SRC events (lectures,
roundtables, seminars, conferences) to be published in newsletters and
local mass media;
- Assist in updating the SRC's website on the running projects and
other related events.
- Contribute to development of the AUCA academic bulletin.
Other tasks:
An intern may also be asked to carry out other job tasks.
All interested candidates should submit (1) a cover letter, stating
the reasons why she/he is seeking an internship with the SRC and how
she/he envisions benefiting from it, and (2) a resume clearly stating
his/her professional and educational experiences. These documents
should be sent to: Mr. Alexander Pugachev, Research Projects Officer,
Social Research Center, American University of Central Asia, 205
Abdumomunov Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 720040 or be e-mailed to
pugachev_amail.auca.kgThis email address is being protected from spam
bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Deadlines:
Spring internship: Application for spring internship (March-May)
should be submitted preferably by January 15th, 2007.
Summer internship: Application for summer internship (June-August)
should be submitted by March 1st, 2007.
Fall internship: Application for fall internship (September-November)
should be submitted by June 1st, 2007.
Winter internship: Application for winter internship
(December-February) should be submitted by September 1st, 2007.
For further inquires or application status, please contact Alexander
Pugachev at pugachev_amail.auca.kg.
INTERNSHIP- Social Research Center, American Univ. of Central Asia, Bishkek
Posted by: Social Research Center <srcmail.auca.kg>
Posted: 5 Dec 2006
INTERNSHIP- Social Research Center, American Univ. of Central Asia, Bishkek
Internship, Social Research Center, American University of Central Asia,
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The Social Research Center (SRC) at American University of Central
Asia (AUCA) is pleased to announce the opportunity of doing an
internship with our center for a time period of from three months up
to one year. The purpose of this internship is to expose international
graduate students to the work of the research center and to enhance
their educational experiences through completion of practical work
assignments. The internship would best suit the candidates who are
eager to contribute their enthusiastic efforts to the development of
newly established research center, which aims to become a sound think
tank in the nearest future, and to deepen their knowledge about the
Central Asia region, through close interaction with the educational
environment.
AUCA is a non-profit organization in the heart of Central Asia
considered the leading institution of higher education in the region.
It is recognized internationally as a university based on the American
liberal arts tradition of free and critical inquiry. The SRC, as an
integral part of AUCA, was established in 2005 with the mission to
promote the long-lasting development of principles and practices of
democracy, rule of law, and social equality in Kyrgyzstan and Central
Asia, through carrying out research and policy analysis. Please refer
to our center's website at www.src.auca.kg to find out more
information on current and previous activities.
The SRC offers its interns to advance their grantsmanship as well as
organizational and analytical skills while collaboratively working
with AUCA and external researchers. The intern will be encouraged to
develop and implement creative ideas that complement their
professional development with respect to the SRC's agenda. This will
also be excellent opportunity for intern to experience the diverse
cultures in AUCA that has students coming from more than 27 countries,
including Afghanistan, China, and the USA. Commonly, the intern will
be given a chance to participate in roundtables, conferences, forums
and other educational events organized by SRC and AUCA. Working with
the team of SRC, the intern will be involved into implementation of
new initiatives to advance the development of the center into sound
think tank. The gained experience and connections established during
internship with local and foreign researchers will last lifetime, and
can be good contribution for future professional growth.
The SRC is flexible about the supervision scheme to be followed and is
ready to agree on details after negotiations with the intern. This is
an unpaid internship, and the SRC does not have the ability to cover
travel, accommodation, health insurance or any other related expenses.
Therefore, all interested candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain
their own funding. However, SRC will be willing to provide assistance
in visa arrangements and finding accommodation in Bishkek.
An intern must:
- Have or be pursuing a Master's Degree in social science disciplines
- Have sound analytical skills
- Have strong fundraising experience
- Show proficient oral and written skills in English
- Have excellent communication and leadership skills
- Be able to organize and manage diverse work tasks
- Be able to complete work tasks independently and in a timely manner
It is expected that an intern will largely be involved in fundraising,
publication and communication activities. In particular, an intern will:
Fundraising:
- Assist in development of concept papers, detailed research proposals and
- Investigate funding opportunities to support new research projects
- Keep records of grant proposals and monitor timelines
- Provide assistance in other fundraising activities initiated by SRC
Publications and Communication:
- Draft and produce summary reports of research at a high standard
for publication
- Produce summary reports and press-releases of SRC events (lectures,
roundtables, seminars, conferences) to be published in newsletters and
local mass media;
- Assist in updating the SRC's website on the running projects and
other related events.
- Contribute to development of the AUCA academic bulletin.
Other tasks:
An intern may also be asked to carry out other job tasks.
All interested candidates should submit (1) a cover letter, stating
the reasons why she/he is seeking an internship with the SRC and how
she/he envisions benefiting from it, and (2) a resume clearly stating
his/her professional and educational experiences. These documents
should be sent to: Mr. Alexander Pugachev, Research Projects Officer,
Social Research Center, American University of Central Asia, 205
Abdumomunov Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 720040 or be e-mailed to
pugachev_amail.auca.kg
Deadlines:
Spring internship: Application for spring internship (March-May)
should be submitted preferably by January 15th, 2007.
Summer internship: Application for summer internship (June-August)
should be submitted by April 15th, 2007.
Fall internship: Application for fall internship (September-November)
should be submitted by July 15th, 2007.
Winter internship: Application for winter internship
(December-February) should be submitted by October 15th, 2007.
For further inquires or application status, please contact Alexander
Pugachev at pugachev_amail.auca.kg.
Alexander Pugachev
Research Project Officer
Social Research Center
American University Central Asia
Abdumamunova 205, R 233
tel: (+996 312) 66-40-89
www.src.auca.kg
FIELDWORK OPPORTUNITY- Physical Anthropology Students Needed in Mongolia
Posted by: Jeannine Davis-Kimball <jkimballcsen.org>
Posted: 20 June 2006
Urgently Needed
Physical Anthropology students for the
Baga Gazaryn Chuluu Expedition in Mongolia
Second Session: July 15-August 5, 2006
For additional information about the program and for applications,
please access the CSEN website at:
http://csen.org
and click on Baga Gazaryn Chuluu.
For additional information contact the CSEN Project Director
Email: jkimballcsen.org
Tel.: 805-653-2607
Center for the Study of Eurasian Nomads (CSEN)
2158 Palomar Ave.
Ventura, CA 93001
INTERNSHIP- Intern for Technology Programs, IREX Civil Society Division, Washington DC
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 11 Apr 2006
INTERNSHIP- Intern for Technology Programs, IREX Civil Society Division
Title: Intern for technology programs
Division: Civil Society Division
Location: Washington, DC
Reports To: Program Officer
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international
nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs. Through training,
partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX develops the
capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies.
Summary of Position:
The intern will provide administrative and programmatic support for several
technology programs, including the Global Connections and Exchange programs
in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan and the Internet Access and Training Program
(IATP). The position is based in the Washington, DC office. Global
Connections works closely with a network of students and teachers, involving
them in a variety of trainings and online activities. The program also
involves US schools on collaborative projects with the Uzbekistani schools.
IATP consists of a network of Internet centers in 11 countries of the former
Soviet Union. These centers provide computer trainings and Internet access
to a wide variety of audiences in their respective communities. For more
detailed descriptions of these programs, please see www.irex.org.
Job Description:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with compiling and editing program news stories from overseas
staff
- Assisting with compiling program statistics and reports
- Updating and formatting program materials
- Assisting with US school recruitment and communication with participating
teachers
- Tracking and maintaining online projects between schools
- Maintaining correspondence with overseas staff as necessary
Qualifications:
The intern must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at
handling multiple tasks, and able to adhere to deadlines.
Other qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Knowledge of Russian preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Demonstrated interest in international issues, IT, and/or education
IREX is seeking an intern available to work approximately 20-25 hours per
week, though the schedule is flexible. This position will be paid, but is
not eligible for employee benefits. The position is to start in May.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to resumesirex.org or by fax to (202)
628-8189. Please include IREX/CSD/CM in the subject line.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS- ACTR/ACCELS Community Connections Program, Tajikistan
Posted by: Community Connections Prog. <rahmonovaamericancouncils.tj>
Posted: 20 Dec 2005
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS- ACTR/ACCELS Community Connections Program, Tajikistan
The U.S. Agency for International Development and American Councils for
International Education: ACTR/ACCELS will be presenting a new Community
Connections program in Tajikistan. Starting December 9, 2005, the U.S.
Agency for International Development and American Councils for International
Education: ACTR/ACCELS will be recruiting candidates for internships in the
United States. One group of 10 participants will be selected in the field
of "Healthy Lifestyle Education". The objectives of the program are:
- To introduce the participants to existing school-based and high
institutions healthy life style education programs;
- To demonstrate the importance and long-lasting positive impact of healthy
lifestyle education;
- To share best practices in teaching/training sensitive health related
topics, including sex education and HIV/AIDS prevention;
- To promote the dissemination of the information gained during the
training to promote sustainability.
Candidates will be selected by means of an open competition. Internships
will last three to five weeks. The main goal of the program is professional
and cultural exchange. The date for the first group is from March through
April, 2006. USAID covers all expenses.
General requirements
- Be a citizen of Tajikistan;
- Work and/or educate in active institutions, organizations and NGOs
related to healthy life style education in Tajikistan;
- Have at least two years of work experience and plan to work for at least
ten more years.
- Have never taken part in an internship or exchange program in the United
States financed by the U.S. government.
Target audience:
- Healthy lifestyle centers staff
- Educators (high school teachers, higher institutions professors, Ministry
of Education staff);
- Medical personnel (nurses, medical trainers, Ministry of Health staff)
- Local NGOs
- Religious leaders
To take part in the competition:
Fill out an application and submit it by January 6, 2006 to American
Councils' Community Connections office at:
105 Rudaki Street
Offices 13-14
Dushanbe, 734001
Tajikistan
Applications are also available by emailing: rahmonovaamericancouncils.tj
Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Interviews are
conducted in Tajik/Russian language.
Interviews will be conducted by American Councils for International
Education: ACTR/ACCELS representatives on January 18-19, 2006 at the
following address in Dushanbe:
105 Rudaki Street
Offices 13-14
Dushanbe
Tajikistan
Community Connections representative will be answering questions regarding
the Community Connections program and the application process starting
December 26, 2005 to January 6, 2006 at American Councils office.
Consultation hours are:
Monday - Friday, 12.00 - 13.00
There will be a presentation of the Community Connections program during the
press conference that will take place at the American Councils office at 105
Rudaki Ave., offices 13-14 in Dushanbe on Tuesday, December 20, 2005, at 15:30.
Additional information regarding the Community Connections program can be
found by emailing rahmonovaamericancouncils.tj or by calling 212103 or 211795.
INTERNSHIP- International Intern, UNDP Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Deadline Sept. 16
Posted by: Christoph Merdes <cmdgov.undp.kg>
Posted: 2 Sep 2005
INTERNSHIP- International Intern, UNDP Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Deadline Sept. 16
Internship UNDP Kyrgyzstan
Title: International Intern
Duty Station: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Duration of contract: Six months or upon agreement
Starting date: September 15, 2005 or upon agreement
I Objective:
The UNDP office in the Kyrgyz Republic offers a small group of outstanding
students from diverse academic backgrounds an opportunity to acquire
experience working as interns to enhance their educational experience
through practical work assignments. The purpose of UNDP Internship Programme
is to expose graduate students to work of the Organization with the
objective of deepening their knowledge and understanding of UNDP' goals,
principles and activities while providing UNDP office in Kyrgyzstan with
assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
II Background Information:
UNDP Kyrgyzstan: UNDP in the Kyrgyz republic plays a major role in
strengthening democratic institutions and processes on the national and
local levels, thus creating effective democratic governance and political
participation. Targeted and well applied expertise as well as cooperation
with all stakeholders of elections including state authorities, political
parties and civil society organizations, in identifying and implementing key
projects provides substantive capacity building support to government
bodies, political parties and civil society organisations
As an articulate advocate for the needs of the Kyrgyz republic and a trusted
advisor and partner in providing cutting edge development services,
solutions and capacity building in areas based on real demand, UNDP links
its policy-driven programmes and projects with a powerful partnership with
the Government, civil society and other national and international partners
in addressing strategic challenges of transition.
III Elections and Democratization Unit:
The Election and Democratization Unit works in the fields of election
assistance and democratization.
In the field of electoral assistance the unit works with the Central
Election Commission towards the following goals:
- To strengthen the capacity of the Central Election Commission and other
state authorities to manage free and fair elections
- To increase the knowledge of voters about the election process and the
value of voting
- To increased integrity of the election process through good and
professional relationship with national and international media, political
parties, national and international observers, and NGOs
- To strengthen non governmental stakeholders of the electoral process
- To assist in amending the electoral code and the Constitution
In the field of democratization the unit works with political parties on the
following activities:
- Raising public understanding about role and function of political parties
through mass media (public information campaign through TV/radio, print
media)
- Assist in establishing a link between politicians / political parties and
the population/constituency
- Assistance to the parliament and the political parties regarding the
reform of the political party law
- Assistance to political parties in capacity building on oblast and
district level.
- Assistance to political parties in finding secure a financial bases
And with civil society organization in the fields of civil society support
and civic education on the following activities:
- Working with youth organizations, in particular in rural areas
- Civic education program with local civil society organizations in rural
areas.
IV Duties and Responsibilities of the Intern:
- Assist managing projects in the election assistance/democratization field
agreed upon at the beginning of the assignment
- Support the development and formulation of projects, elaborating work
plans, report writing and conducting background research
- Provide ad-hoc support to the International Project Management Adviser on
a wide range of issues and topics
V Supervision:
Title of Supervisor: The intern will report directly to the International
Project Management Adviser of the Elections Unit and cooperate closely with
the project coordinator and colleagues in the Election and Democratization
Unit.
Content and Methodology of Supervision: Supervision will take place above
all through daily interaction and cooperation in person, by email and phone.
Furthermore, there will be a final evaluation of the internship. A
recommendation letter will be provided.
V Selection Criteria and Conditions
UNDP may accept interns providing the following conditions are met:
- must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a
university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree at
the time of application and during the internship;
- are proficient in English. Knowledge of Russian or Kyrgyz is an asset;
are computer literate in standard software applications;
- must have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP
in particular, and to the ideals of the UN Charter; and
- have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of
different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to
try
and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
For this position, the following specific selection criteria will be used:
Background and Experience:
- Graduate Student in a relevant area (development studies, political or
legal science, regional studies, public administration, sociology)
- First working (internship) experience in the Election Assistance and/or
Democratization field
- First project management experience
- Knowledge of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia - its culture, political and
economic systems and key players an asset
- Knowledge of developing and transition economies and political systems
- Strong multidisciplinary focus with a capacity to integrate and analyze
knowledge from different fields
VI Learning Expectations:
Upon completion of the assignment the intern will:
- have gained knowledge of international development cooperation in the
Election Assistance and Democratization fields.
- have gained experience in project management, the formulation,
implementation and monitoring of projects in the Democratization/Election
Assistance fields.
- better understand the working of the UN at the country level
Training Component
Introductory briefing about UNDP Kyrgyzstan and the Democratic Governance
Programme
Regular participation in unit meeting
Participation in work-related seminars and, if necessary and appropriate,
field missions
VII Information about Living Conditions at the Duty Station
Bishkek is the Capital city of Kyrgyzstan and has a population of app. 800 000.
Bishkek is relatively safe and peaceful place and has ample access to
various social amenities and the standard of living of foreigners is good.
Apartments are readily available and compared to other capital cities
relatively cheap. The climate is marked by relatively cold winters and very
hot and dry summers.
Kyrgyzstan's nature is very beautiful and offers plenty of opportunities for
hiking, trekking and other outdoor activities. The Ala-Archa National Park
is just a forty minute ride from Bishkek.
VIII Financial Aspects:
UNDP is not able to financially remunerate interns.
All costs connected with an intern's participation in the Programme must be
borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government,
which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by
the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make
his/her own arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, etc.
If work related travel within the country is requested by UNDP during
internship period, per diem and travel costs should be paid by UNDP as
applicable.
IX Medical Coverage:
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs or hardships arising from illness
or accidents incurred during the internship. Interns must therefore carry
adequate and regular medical and life insurance.
Proof of medical coverage/visa must be provided before the internship
commences.
X How to apply:
Please send a cover letter, a resume, one recommendation letter and the
completed UNDP internship application form (could be downloaded from here)
to Ms. Jyldyz Moldokulova at jyldyz.moldokulovaundp.org or jmundp.kg.
Application deadline is Friday, September 16, 2005. More information can be
found at www.undp.kg.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS- Country Specialists, Amnesty International
Posted by: Terry Waywell <cginternaiusa.org>
Posted: 28 Jul 2005
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS- Country Specialists, Amnesty International
Country Specialist Job Description
Country Specialists are volunteer leaders commissioned to serve as AIUSA's
country experts and strategists. The approximately 130 members are
organized into coordination groups ("cogroups"), which are responsible for
anywhere from one to a dozen countries. Country Specialist positions are
based in the United States and infrequently involve travel to the country on
which they work. Country Specialists reside throughout the United States
and communicate with AIUSA staff and volunteers primarily via telephone,
written correspondence and electronic mail, and periodically in person.
Note that these positions are unpaid volunteer positions and only AI related
expenses are reimbursed.
Country Specialists are selected on the basis of a combination of country
expertise and experience, Amnesty International knowledge and human rights
activist experience and the organization's needs in that area. Candidates
who have lived in the country and speak the language are preferred. In most
cases, a minimum of a two-year commitment is requested. Though it is
difficult to estimate the time commitment required of volunteers, it is
estimated that the position averages ten hours per week. In the interest of
avoiding any perception of political bias, Country Specialists may not be
assigned to their country of birth, citizenship or naturalization.
A Country Specialist generally serves as a resource person for any of
AIUSA's initiatives to improve human rights in the relevant country and in
other ways makes AI's concerns about human rights violations in the relevant
country known to those able to bring pressure to bear on the government
concerned. The responsibilities of individual Country Specialists will
differ; that is, not every Country Specialist is expected to perform all of
the duties listed below. The goal is for every Country or Regional
Coordination Group ("cogroup") to have the capacity, among its members, to
perform all of the following tasks.
Serving as AIUSA's primary monitor and expert on the relevant country:
Country Specialists stay current on AI concerns in their countries and on
AI's mission or other policies affecting work on those countries. They also
monitor the general and specialist press and on-line or paper sources and
consult other specialists to maintain a thorough and current understanding
of events in the countries they cover. They maintain a basic information
storage and retrieval system and adhere to all guidelines for the
responsible handling of information.
Maintaining regular contact with relevant governmental officials:
Country Specialists communicate routinely with the relevant desk officers
for their countries at the Department of State (DOS) and with US embassies
abroad. They also attempt to maintain a dialogue with the foreign embassies
of the countries that they cover. They provide critiques of the DOS annual
human rights report entries. Some Country Specialists may, on occasion,
draft relevant AIUSA reports on arms transfers. Where appropriate, Country
Specialists are also encouraged to contact World Bank or other relevant
officials, in addition to their core governmental contacts previously
mentioned.
Working with asylum-seekers and refugees from the relevant country:
Country Specialists work in conjunction with the AI Refugee Program to
assist refugees and asylum-seekers from the relevant country. They should
be familiar with AIUSA's procedures for relief and for referrals to torture
treatment centers or for other medical assistance. Periodically, AIUSA's
Refugee Program contacts Country Specialists for the most updated
information on a particular country. Country Specialists may also cooperate
with non-AI groups working on refugee issues and may monitor the refugee
situation in the US at the request of the International Secretariat (IS).
Some Country Specialists may be called on to provide testimony in political
asylum hearings.
Collaborating with AIUSA's Communications Department:
Given a reasonable timeframe, Country Specialists respond to media queries
on their countries of expertise that come directly to their attention or are
referred to them by the staff. They are also encouraged to take a proactive
media approach and draft or edit articles, op-eds, or letters to the editor
or otherwise initiate media coverage on their countries.
Participating in the direct response (fundraising letters) copy review
process in a timely manner:
Country Specialists periodically review copy of direct mail material to
ensure that country information is accurate, and, when necessary, recommend
revised wording. Country Specialists may propose cases that would be
suitable for a direct mail piece and may be asked to help draft and/or
review copy on that case.
Serving as a resource and adviser on country strategy to other programs in
AIUSA.
Serving as a link to, or collaborating with, their counterparts in other AI
sections, and allied NGOs, country specialists, and relevant emigre
communities in the US.
Serving as AIUSA's link to the relevant sub-regional team at the
International Secretariat (IS) in London:
Country Specialists confer with researchers and campaigners covering their
country for the IS, exchanging information, developing strategies, and on
occasion assisting them in compilation of research documentation and
actions. Country Specialists serve as a liaison between members and staff
working on the relevant country and the sub-regional team that covers it.
Country Specialists also provide feedback to the IS on relevant documents
and actions.
Developing country strategies:
Country Specialists participate with other section actors in an annual
country review meeting (CRM) and internationally in a bi-annual strategy
development process. Country Specialists conduct research to determine
which target sectors within the US (governmental and non-governmental) could
be most effectively mobilized to improve the human rights situation in the
relevant country, research/develop country-specific information and action
for use by those target sectors, and build working relationships with them.
Overseeing implementation of country strategy:
Country Specialists work with members and staff to develop and support
membership action on their country, consistent with the country strategy.
Country Specialists assist in carrying out relevant actions originating in
the IS or within AIUSA, including section-wide campaigns, more limited
country actions, or actions solely for a particular network or publication,
such as the Legal Support Network or Amnesty Action.
Supporting and monitoring group country work (Action Files, Regional Action
Network (RAN) actions, campaigns):
Country Specialists organize action by AIUSA members and groups on AI's
objectives in their target countries. This includes maintaining regular
contact with and providing assistance to groups handling cases from their
relevant country. In this role, Country Specialists may compile
newsletters, send periodic memos, telephone, fax or email groups in order to
provide background information, action suggestions, and general advice.
Evaluating group work on Action Files, RAN actions, and campaigns is a
critical part of Country Specialist work. Annual Action File report forms
are to be reviewed carefully, and groups should be asked to fill in any gaps
or provide clarification. If groups do not submit these reports, they
should be telephoned and encouraged to do so. It is important to identify
weak and strong groups, so weak groups can be strengthened or arrangements
can be made for case sharing or removal, if necessary.
Collaborating with Government Relations staff to develop and implement
AIUSA's approach to the US Government:
Country Specialists and Advocacy Directors collaborate on all aspects of the
DC strategy for a given country. They may be asked to prepare briefings and
present testimony before Congress.
Collaborating with other AIUSA programs and networks in the implementation
of country strategies:
These include the Legal Support Network (LSN), JustEarth, OUTfront, the
Health Professionals Network (HPN), the Human Rights Educators (HRE)
Network, the Interfaith Network, etc.
Adhering to the quarterly budget reporting cycle:
Country Specialists are responsible for adhering to the "Guidelines for
Coordination Group Finances/Accounts."
Participating in self-assessment:
Each Country Coordination Group periodically evaluates its strengths,
weaknesses, and effectiveness, and reports to the Director of the Country
Specialist Program on its needs, if any, for additional resources, training
or other support.
INTERNSHIP- Armenian Library & Museum of America, 2 Internships
Posted by: Armenian Library and Museum <armenianlmayahoo.com>
Posted: 13 Jul 2005
INTERNSHIP- Armenian Library & Museum of America, 2 Internships
Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) seeks interns to assist with
the ongoing development and maintenance of the library collection and museum
exhibits. The general scope of duties includes assistance in ongoing
development and maintenance of library catalogs, databases, recording new
library and museum acquisitions. Specifically, interns will be asked to
enter book's formatted info into computer, assign number, catalog and
maintain photo collection, type bookplates, photograph each object/artifact
for permanent records, assist in mounting new exhibits. In addition, minimal
administrative tasks will be expected, such as sending acknowledgements to
donors, filing the paperwork related to new acquisitions, sending invitation
to new exhibition receptions.
Skills/abilities:
Energetic, communicative, creative and highly organized individual with
great attention to detail. Library or Arts or History majors are preferred.
Knowledge of Armenian is a plus but not required.
Time commitment:
Part-time work 15-20 hours a week preferable 3 days a week 10 am-5 pm
Summer/ Fall internship dates: July 15 - December 15, 2005
Deadline: Available immediately!
Winter/Spring internship dates: January 15 - June 15, 2006
Deadline: December 1, 2005
Please note that the internship is renewable on a case-by-case basis.
Compensation: Unpaid (Can arrange to provide college credit)
Interested individuals should send resumes with a brief cover letter to
infoarmenianlibraryandmuseum.org or fax it to (617) 926-0175.
Position open until filled.
Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) is a national repository of
Armenian artifacts, objects, artwork, manuscripts and publications that
illustrate the history and culture of the Armenian people. The Museum is
home for more than 20,000 artifacts, 5,000 coins, 3,000 textile items, and
170 Armenian Rugs. The Library collection is comprised of more than 18,000
books on Armenian heritage, history and culture, 930 rare books and old
manuscripts, and 800 oral histories.
Armenian Library and Museum of America, Inc.
65 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
USA
Tel: 617 926 2562
Fax: 617 926 0175
Web: www.almainc.org
INTERNSHIP- IREX Global Connections & Exchange-Uzbekistan Program, Washington
DC
Posted by: Charity McGee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 8 Jul 2005
INTERNSHIP- IREX Global Connections & Exchange-Uzbekistan Program, Wash. DC
Title: Intern
Division: Partnerships and Training Division (PTD)
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: Program Officer
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international
nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs. Through training,
partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX develops the
capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks an Intern to provide administrative and programmatic support for
the Global Connections and Exchange- Uzbekistan program based in the
Washington, DC office. Global Connections consists of a network of 40
schools that are involved in a variety of online activities as well as
trainings for students and teachers. The program also involves US schools
on collaborative projects with the Uzbekistani schools. The position is to
start in August.
Job Description:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with compiling program news stories from overseas staff
- Assisting with compiling program statistics and reports
- Updating and formatting program materials
- Assisting with US school recruitment and maintenance
- Maintaining correspondence with overseas staff as necessary
Qualifications:
The Intern must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at
handling multiple tasks, and able to adhere to deadlines.
Other qualifications:
- Knowledge of Russian preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Demonstrated interest in international issues and/or education
IREX is seeking an Intern available to work approximately 24 - 30 hours per
week, though the schedule is flexible. This position will be paid, but is
not eligible for employee benefits.
E-mail cover letter and resume, to resumesirex.org or by fax to (202)
628-8189. Please include IREX/PTD/CM in the subject line.
Equal Opportunity Employer
INTERNSHIP- Centre for Political & Economic Reforms, Baku, Deadline July 29
Posted by: Asif Nasibov <reform.centerazeri.com>
Posted: 20 Jun 2005
INTERNSHIP- Centre for Political & Economic Reforms, Baku, Deadline July 29
Centre for Political & Economic Reforms (Reform-Centre) is offering
Internship opportunity (unpaid) to undergraduates / graduates with an
interest in fundraising issues for non-profit organizations starting from
September 01, 2005 for up to 3 months at Baku based Office.
Background:
The Center for Political and Economic Reforms (Reform-Centre) is a
non-governmental, non-profit organization committed to the values of
democracy and market economy and to fostering the reform process in
Azerbaijan. It was founded by in 1999 by the group of professionals in the
field of law, economics, education, entrepreneurs and researches.
The basic objectives of the Reform-Centre are:
- to provide enhanced institutional and policy capacity for a successful
European integration process,
- to promote institutional reform and the practical implementation of
democratic values in legal and economic practice,
- to monitor public attitudes and serve as a watchdog of the institutional
reform process in the country,
- to strengthen the institutional and management capacity of NGOs in
Azerbaijan and reform the legal framework for their operation.
Reform-Centre Intends to provide civil society organizations with
professional and high caliber research products and training services thus
contributing to and supporting their development.
The programs closely cooperated with citizens and all levels of the local
and central government to address the problems of communities, to raise
citizen awareness, to advocate policy changes, and to support constructive
dialogue with government. For this purpose, a number of working meetings,
conferences and workshops were held with participation of the government and
citizen representatives. (Detailed information about works and realized
projects are available upon request.)
Overall Purpose for the 2005 Internship Program:
To assist Reform-Centre fundraising activity for implementation of
non-profit civil society development related projects.
Requirements to Interns:
- Interns should have excellent theoretical skills on fundraising issues.
- Be under the age 35
- Undergraduate/ graduate
- Fluent oral and written English is essential. Azeri or Russian is
desirable.
Typing ability and word processing skills are highly desirable.
Eligible countries:
USA, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Luxemburg, Malta,
Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, United Kingdom, Ireland,
Greece, Turkey, Israel.
Key Tasks/ Responsibilities:
Assist Reform-Centre on:
- Grant Proposal Writing in English language to the foreign donors;
- Seeking funds from business structures, international agencies and
private donors;
- Public Relations activity of Reform-Centre;
- Self financing programs;
- Conducting workshops once in a week for Reform-Centre staff on
fundraising issues;
- Assistance in Elaboration of the Fundraising Strategy of Reform-Centre;
- Participation at the meetings/ events on fundraising issues in Baku;
- Monthly reporting to the Supervisor.
Terms and conditions:
The internship runs for a period of up 3 months preferably full-time and is
unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own accommodation, daily travel
expenses within Baku and other living expenses. Reform-Centre will give
information to interested people on accommodation and subsistence in Baku,
Azerbaijan upon request.
Further Information and Contact:
Interested persons should send a CV, Cover Letter expressing interest,
Recommendation Letter and Photo to Sabina Guseynzade, Program Manager
Centre for Political & Economic Reforms
14, Z. Tagiev str., Apt. 9,
Baku, AZ-1001
Azerbaijan Republic
Phone/Fax: (+99412) 49.888.61
Mob: (+99450) 315.44.69
Email: reform.centerazeri.com
Deadline for application is July 29, 2005
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS- Youth of XXI Century Project, OSCE Centre, Tashkent
Posted by: Komila Rakhimova <Komila.Rakhimovaosce.org>
Posted: 27 May 2005
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS- Youth of XXI Century Project, OSCE Centre, Tashkent
The OSCE Centre in Tashkent in partnership with OSCE CAYN Club, Legal
Training-Centre (Tashkent), "Nihol" initiative development and support
Centre (Tash. region), and youth Centre "Ikbol" (Tash. region) is pleased to
announce call for applications for the "Youth of XXI Century" project. The
competition is open only for 1st year students of higher educational
institutions of Tashkent and Syrdarya regions and the city of Tashkent of
the Republic of Uzbekistan. The deadline for applications is 15 June 2005.
"Youth of XXI Century" project
The aim of the project is to raise youth's awareness of and commitment to
the principles of the OSCE and promote civic education via trainings on
tolerance, conflict prevention,democratic values, gender awareness,
leadership skills and role of youth in the society.
80 students will be selected to participate in the project that lasts for 1
year and consists of 5 phases:
- Summer school (12 days)
- Independent activities of students -Winder school (12 days)
- Peer to peer trainings of students
- Follow up work of students in NGOs as trainers and volunteers
Active students who did well in Summer school and during independent
activities of the project would be selected to participate in Winder School,
where training for trainers will be organized.
The students who have undergone Summer and Winter schools will take up a
responsibility to conduct, under the supervision of the OSCE Centre in
Tashkent, 5 peer to peer trainings on the topic of civil education (taught
at Summer and Winder schools) for their fellow students in higher educational
institutions of Uzbekistan. The working languages of the project
are Russian and Uzbek. Upon successful completion of the project
participants will receive certificates and an opportunity to work as
volunteers and trainers in NGOs.
Brief information on organizers:
OSCE Centre in Tashkent (www.osce.org/tashkent)
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Centre in Tashkent
works in close cooperation with the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan
to promote the OSCE principles and commitments. The current project is
implemented within "Youth Programme" of the Centre that aims to:
- Contribute to conflict prevention by promoting co-operation among
students from different countries.
- Promote liberalisation and democratisation by increased knowledge of and
commitments to the OSCE principles.
- Involve youth more actively in the development of the society by
streamlining their participation in CiT's activities, promoting OSCE
principles, supporting student initiatives, and promoting student dialogue
and debate on diverse issues.
OSCE CAYN Club (www.cayn.net)
OSCE Central Asian Youth Network Club (CAYN club) is part of the "Youth
Programme" of the Centre. The Club includes student participants of CAYN and
aims to attract youth into the activities of the Centre and increase their
participation in the social life of the country.
Legal Training-Centre (www.ltc.uz)
Mission - Contributing to legal awareness raising of the population,
activisation of citizen participation and increasing their role in the
building of civil society. Centre holds educational programmes, seminars,
trainings on human rights, monitoring of human rights implementation, and
participates in the development conflictology education strategy to reach
its aims.
Selection/Criteria: The selection of project participants will be done in 2 rounds:
1. Applications have to be filled in and submitted by email to:
(caynersyahoo.com) before 15 June 2005.
2. Selected applicants will be invited for interviews that are to be held
24-26 June 2005.
The first phase of the project, Summer School, for which 80 students will be
selected, is to be held 8-20 August 2005 in Tashkent region.
The hard copies of application can be obtained from the OSCE Centre in
Tashkent's Resource Centre.
Participant Application for "Youth of XXI Century" Project:
The competition is open only for 1st year of higher educational institutions
of Tashkent and Syrdarya regions and the city of Tashkent of the Republic of
Uzbekistan. Please fill in in Russian or Uzbek languages.
I. Personal Details
Name
Surname
Institution (institution, department, year of study
Date of birth
Languages
Contact details:
- Telephone/fax (please include city code)
- Email
- Permanent address
- Current contact address
II. Please explain in no more than 200 words why you would like to
participate in this project? (please continue on a separate sheet if
necessary)
III. How do you plan to use the knowledge received? (max 200 words, please
continue on a separate sheet if necessary)
The application can be filled in Russian or Uzbek languages. Please email
the completed application to caynersyahoo.com or hand in hard copy/printer
version to the OSCE Centre in Tashkent's Resource Centre before 18:00 on 15
June 2005.
For more information, please contact:
OSCE Centre in Tashkent
Ildar Fayzullin
Tel: (8371) 1400470/1/2
OSCE Central Asian Youth Network Club
Mamed Askerov
Tel: (83712) 249320
caynersyahoo.com
Legal Training Centre
Gulnaz Hidoyatova Farzova
Hashimova Nigar Gapparova
Tel: (8371) 1445889
INTERNSHIP- Curatio International Foundation, Summer-Fall 2005, Tbilisi
Posted by: Anna Azaryeva <anna.azaryevagmail.com>
Posted: 28 Apr 2005
Intern - Tbilisi, Georgia Summer-Fall 2005
The goal of the CIF internship program is to expose students to work in a
stimulating environment devoted to developing capabilities in developing
nations. Under the guidance of CIF staff, interns will assist in various
tasks supporting CIF's programs and operations. CIF makes its internship
opportunities available to qualified candidates each summer. Beginning and
ending dates, as well as weekly schedule, are established jointly with each
intern. Internships are unpaid, depending on the availability of program
funds and applicants merits interns could be provided with the housing.
Internships do not provide employment benefits available to permanent staff,
and interns are responsible for their own travel costs to and from Georgia.
In country travel will be provided by the organization if and when required.
Letters of application should indicate the preferred type of assignment, the
period of time for which the internship is sought, the number of hours per
week potentially available, and the date by which the appointment to CIF's
internship program must be confirmed.
Internship positions may be available in the following operations/programs:
- Community Based Health financing;
- Qualitative and Quantitative research including: development of research
tools, data collection, data entry and analysis, report drafting and
editing.
- Community development including: identification of community needs,
development of materials for workshops and focus group discussions,
information analysis, report drafting and editing;
Requirements:
Successful internship candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- Currently matriculating as a graduate-level student with coursework in a
field relevant to his/her internship assignment;
- Familiarity with computer software for word processing; spreadsheet and
database experience preferred;
- Familiarity with internet-based research and utilities;
- Effective interpersonal skills; and
- Dependability and initiative
- Knowledge of Russian language will be an advantage;
For further information please contact:
George Gotsadze
Director
Curatio International Foundation
E-mail: cifcuratio.com
INTERNSHIP- USACC Summer Internship Program, Washington DC, Deadline May 5
Posted by: Mahir Iskender <miskenderusacc.org>
Posted: 27 Apr 2005
USACC Announces Summer Internship Program
The United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC) is announcing its
Summer Internship Program that will allow senior undergraduates, graduate
and post-doctoral students in the United States to acquire valuable work
experience in a fast-paced environment while gaining knowledge of
US-Azerbaijan relations, and making great business and other contacts in the
US and Azerbaijan.
Two selected individuals will be invited to participate in the internship
program for two months at the USACC offices in Washington, D.C. from June
20, 2005 to August 20, 2005. The internship is unpaid and out-of-town
interns are responsible for arranging for their own accommodations.
Duties may include updating the USACC website daily, maintaining membership
directory and general USACC database, editing USACC publications, stuffing
mail, answering telephones, setting up for conferences and luncheons,
preparing spreadsheets, contacting members, performing other day-to-day
responsibilities that drive the activities of the Chamber.
Required qualifications:
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks within tight deadlines;
- Ability to plan and execute special events and functions;
- Knowledge of MS Office, Access, Winfax and standard office equipment.
- Knowledge of Macromedia Dreamweaver and designer skills are highly desired;
- Fluency in English.
The deadline for submitting your resume for the summer internship is May 5,
2005. All interviews will take place during the following week in May. Only
accepted students will be notified. Please e-mail your resume to
chamberusacc.org with "USACC Summer Internship" in the subject line or fax
it to (202) 333 8703.
USACC is a dynamic organization seeking to promote commercial relations
between the United States and Azerbaijan by rendering a variety of business
services.
USACC works to:
- identify foreign companies interested in investing in Azerbaijan and
facilitate their entry into Azerbaijan's highly competitive market;
- assist companies doing business in Azerbaijan with their needs and
promote their commercial objectives;
- promote Azerbaijan's economic potential in the United States and raise
the profile of the country;
- educate Azerbaijanis about the United States;
- identify and initiate projects of a non-commercial nature, which would
influence the overall development of the country and bilateral relations.
For more information about other USACC projects, please visit:
http://www.usacc.org
INTERNSHIP- Central Asia Intern, IFES, Washington DC
Posted by: Andrei Boboc <ABobocifes.org>
Posted: 8 Feb 2005
Central Asia Intern
Europe & Eurasia
Location: Washington, DC
About IFES:
IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building
of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to
strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan,
nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive,
collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.
About the Project:
The IFES Europe/Eurasia division is currently accepting resumes for a
full-time or part-time Intern (20-40 hours/week) position for its Central
Asia Projects (Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan). This is a paid
internship.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the program staff, the specific duties of the
Intern shall include:
- Research on current and potential project countries and issues;
- Editing and compiling reports and proposals;
- Administrative assistance, including copying, filing and organization;
- Assistance with travel arrangements for consultants and IFES staff;
- Drafting correspondence;
- Written and oral translation of Russian language as needed;
- Maintenance of the CAR-related materials at the IFES Resource Center;
- Attend various briefings, meetings and Embassy events, as directed by the
program staff;
- Conduct daily press reviews;
- Assist members of division staff as necessary;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Should have or be working toward a BS/BA in international affairs or a
related field.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Central Asian Republics;
- Well-organized and skilled at handling and prioritizing multiple tasks;
- Excellent writing and research skills;
- Team-oriented and able to work well in a group and with his/her
supervisors. Russian language skills are highly preferred.
To Apply:
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to internifes.org
referencing Job Requisition #09-05 CAR Intern in the subject line.
EEO/V/D/M/F
INTERNSHIP- Research Internship for Eurasia Region, Civicus Civil Society
Index
Posted by: Volkhart Finn Heinrich <finncivicus.org>
Posted: 11 Jan 2005
Research Internship for Eurasia Region
Civicus Civil Society Index
CIVICUS is an international alliance with members in over one hundred
countries, working to strengthen citizen participation and civil society
worldwide. As one of its major programmes, CIVICUS is undertaking the
CIVICUS Civil Society Index (CSI). The CSI is an international
action-research initiative assessing the current state of civil society on a
country level and creating a basis for dialogue, joint reflection and
action. CIVICUS, together with its country partners, is currently
implementing the CSI in more than 50 countries around the world.
In 2005, CIVICUS is offering internship positions to work with the CSI
project team in assisting the research work of national CSI partners in
Eurasian countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine and
Uzbekistan). The intern might also be required to liaise with partners in
Central and Eastern Europe. The CSI provides a unique opportunity for a
Russian-speaking graduate student interested in civil society issues to:
- Become familiar with the implementation of an international comparative
project by liaising with country partners in Eurasia,
- Analyse research outputs on civil society in Eurasia;
- Gain in-depth knowledge on the characteristics of civil society in the
region;
We are looking for an intern with the following qualifications and
competencies:
- Graduate student in social sciences or junior professional with relevant
educational background;
- Excellent written and oral communication in Russian is required;
- Good written and oral communication skills in English;
- Interest in civil society issues in Eurasia;
- Experience in using data management and analysis programs such as
MS-Access, MS-Excel or SPSS is of advantage.
The internship will last at least 4 months and will be based at the CIVICUS
Head Office in Johannesburg, South Africa. Whereas CIVICUS will provide a
monthly honorarium of ZAR 3500 (approx. US$ 600), the organization cannot
provide any funding for travel or other expenses.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to CSI Project Manager Finn
Heinrich at finncivicus.org. For further information on CIVICUS and the CSI
Project, visit www.civicus.org.
Deadline for applications: 28 January 2005
INTERNSHIP- Azerbaijan Young Lawyers' Union, Baku
Posted by: Ramil Isgandarov <ramillawyer.com>
Posted: 29 Nov 2004
Internship Program on Fundraising issues at Azerbaijan Young Lawyers' Union
(AYLU)
AYLU is offering Internship opportunity (unpaid) to undergraduates /
graduates with an interest in fundraising issues for non-profit
organizations starting from March 01, 2005 for 2 months based in Baku, at
AYLU Head Office.
Background:
Azerbaijan Young Lawyers' Union (AYLU) has been founded in February 19, 1999
and officially registered by the Ministry of Justice in March 19, 1999.
AYLU is a non-governmental and non-profit organization. AYLU unites about
100 law students, masters and young practicing lawyers around itself.
The aim of AYLU is to learn and agitate the human rights and freedoms and
legal problems for the contemporary period.
The main objectives AYLU are the following:
- Study of contemporary information sources and scientific research works
on respective spheres of legal sciences;
- The monitoring of the realizing the state policy related to human rights
and freedoms protection;
- To conduct researches in the sphere of the protection of human rights and
freedoms.
- Study of the foreign states' practices, legislative acts and
international conventions in conformity with democratic principles and norms
of the present normative legal acts;
- Legal awareness raising on legislation concerning the youth's rights and
freedoms.
Azerbaijan Young Lawyers' Union is a leading agency at Azerbaijan Youth
Human Rights Network.
In June - September 2004 AYLU hosted 2 interns on Human Rights Issues from
Norway and France. The aim of the 2004 Program was to get acquaintance with
the situation of the application of the international standards on human
rights in Azerbaijan and assist to AYLU on implementation of the human
rights related projects in Azerbaijan.
Overall Purpose for the 2005 Internship Program:
To assist AYLU in fundraising activity for implementation of non-profit
human rights related projects.
Requirements to Interns:
- Interns should have excellent theoretical skills on fundraising issues.
- Be under the age 30
- Undergraduate/ graduate
- Fluent oral and written English is essential. Azeri or Russian is
desirable.
Typing ability and word processing skills are highly desirable.
Eligible countries:
USA, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Luxemburg, Malta,
Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, United Kingdom, Ireland,
Greece, Turkey, Israel.
Key Tasks/ Responsibilities:
Assist AYLU on:
- Grant Proposal Writing in English language to the foreign donors
- Seeking funds from business structures, international agencies and
private donors.
- Public Relations activity of AYLU
- Self financing programs
- Conducting workshops once in a week for AYLU staff on fundraising issues
- Assistance in Elaboration of the Fundraising Strategy of AYLU
- Participation at the meetings/ events on fundraising issues in Baku.
- Seeking additional funds for the extension of the Youth Human Rights
Network project.
- Monthly reporting to the Supervisor etc.
Terms and conditions:
The internship runs for a period of 2 months (March 01 - April 30, 2005)
preferably full-time and is unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own
accommodation, daily travel expenses within Baku and other living expenses.
AYLU will give information to interested people on accommodation and
subsistence in Baku, Azerbaijan upon request.
Further Information and Contact:
Please check AYLU's website www.aylu.info for general information about
hosting organization. Interested persons should send a CV, Cover Letter
expressing interest, Recommendation Letter and Photo to:
Ramil Isgandarov
The Head of International Affairs Department
Azerbaijan Young Lawyers' Union (AYLU)
AZ 1005 Mirze Ibrahimov St. 11, Apt. 8
Baku
Azerbaijan Republic
Phone: +994124973247; 4953162
Fax: +994124973127
Mob: +99450 3921331
Email: risgandarovaylu.az
Web: http://www.aylu.az and www.aylu.info
Deadline for application is February 01, 2004.
INTERNSHIP- Save the Children Internship, Yerevan, Armenia
Posted by: Kate Peccerillo <Kpeccerillosavechildren.org>
Posted: 26 Jul 2004
Save the Children
Armenia Field Office Internship
Position: Intern
Location: Yerevan
Reports to: Country Representative
Background
In Armenia, Save the Children is focused on responding to community-defined
needs through community-based solutions to education, health, and economic
opportunities through two USAID-funded projects. Community mobilization and
empowerment are the mechanisms through which we respond to social services
needs that most affect children
Internship Summary
The Intern will provide general support to program managers and Country
Representative in Armenia, and focus on the Main Responsibilities listed
below. The Armenia Field Office is committed to developing an interesting
and constructive internship program with the right person. Strong
communication skills, written and verbal, are required. Strong computer
skills are required. PowerPoint experience is preferred. Working knowledge
of Armenian or Russian is preferred.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Program Documentation: Work with staff to compile and consolidate reports
for donors and other interested parties. Edit and re-draft program
information that comes in from project staff.
2. Public Relations: Compile information and draft information bulletins on
SC programs in Armenia for external stakeholders and potential donors. They
would be produced bi-weekly and be sent to a wide audience including inside
Armenia and to the Diaspora community.
3. Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist in the development of monitoring and
evaluation systems, including analysis of M&E results. Some knowledge of
M&E required.
If interested, please contact:
Kate Peccerillo
Middle East/Eurasia Operations Manager
Save the Children
54 Wilton Rd.
Westport, CT 06880
USA
INTERNSHIP- Kennan Institute Research Assistantships (for US Citizens)
Posted by: Jennifer Giglio <gigliojewwic.si.edu>
Posted: 8 Jul 2004
Kennan Institute Research Assistantships
The Kennan Institute offers Research Assistantships throughout the year for
undergraduate, graduate, and prospective graduate students who are U.S.
citizens and permanent residents. Each Research Assistant works directly
with a scholar in residence at the Institute on that scholar's research
project over a period of three to nine months. Applicants must have a good
command of the Russian language, good organizational skills, and be able to
conduct independent research.
This research internship offers a flexible schedule of approximately 15
hours per week.
A Research Assistantship at the Kennan Institute complements any student's
academic interest in Russian or Soviet Studies. Research Assistants have
the opportunity to:
- Work closely with a prominent scholar in the field.
- Attend discussions and seminars sponsored by the Institute.
- Build on research skills they have acquired in college.
- Gain the privilege to use the Kennan Institute Library, which houses
approximately 7,500 volumes and more than fifty Russian journals and
newspapers.
- Have the opportunity to use their Russian language skills.
- Have a flexible schedule of 15 hours per week.
If you are interested in continuing in the study of Russia and the other
successor states to the former Soviet Union, a research assistantship at the
Kennan Institute will provide practical experience in the field while
helping you establish contacts with academics and policy makers that may
prove useful for achieving future career objectives.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter describing your research interests to:
- Research Assistantships
- Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies
- Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
- One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
- 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
- Washington, DC 20004-3027
The Woodrow Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such
follows EOE guidelines in the selection of its interns and research assistants.
For more information, please call Jennifer Giglio at (202) 691-4246. You
may also fax your resume to (202) 691-4247 or send it by e-mail to
(gigliojewwic.si.edu).
CALL FOR INTERNSHIPS- Chechen Law Students Seeking Internships
Posted by: Almut Rochowanski <almutrcn.com>
Posted: 2004
The Chechen-Ingush chapter of the Russian human rights organization
"Memorial" in cooperation with the law department at Grozny University (yes,
they continue classes there) is trying to find internships abroad for
Chechen law students.
We believe that capacity-building and exposure to NGO and/or legal work is a
first order priority for Chechens, since they have missed out on all the
exchange programs and training efforts that have taken place in the
post-Soviet space over the past 15 years. Yet their tortured homeland and
people are in desperate need of people with experience in the rule of law,
human rights, civil society organization and good governance. The Chechnya
Advocacy Network has tentatively started work on helping Chechens get
scholarships, fellowships and work experience abroad, but we don't yet have
the capacity to do so in systematic way.
I would appreciate it, if you could think of ways of bringing a small number
of Chechen law students to the US for internships either to your
organizations or elsewhere. It would make a great difference to them and to
their society.
Thank you and best regards,
Almut Rochowanski
Chechnya Advocacy Network
New York Group
Web: www.chechnyaadvocacy.org
INTERNSHIP- Azerbaijan Young Lawyers' Union, Summer 2004, Baku
Posted by: Ramil Isgandarov <ramillawyer.com>
Posted: 15 Apr 2004
Summer Internship Program on Human Rights at Azerbaijan Young Lawyers' Union
(AYLU)
AYLU is offering Summer Internship opportunities (unpaid) to
undergraduate/graduate with an interest in human rights starting from June
05, 2004 for 3 months based in Baku, at AYLU Head Office.
Background:
Azerbaijan Young Lawyers' Union (AYLU) has been founded in February 19, 1999
and officially registered by the Ministry of Justice in March 19, 1999.
AYLU is a non-governmental and non-profit organization. AYLU unites about
100 law students, masters and young practicing lawyers around itself.
The aim of AYLU is to learn and agitate the human rights and freedoms and
legal problems for the contemporary period.
The main objectives AYLU are the following:
- Study of contemporary information sources and scientific research works
on respective spheres of legal sciences;
- The monitoring of the realizing the state policy related to human rights
and freedoms protection;
- To conduct researches in the sphere of the protection of human rights and
freedoms.
- Study of the foreign states' practices, legislative acts and
international conventions in conformity with democratic principles and norms
of the present normative legal acts;
- Propagation the legislation concerning the youth's rights and freedoms
among them.
Overall Purpose for the Internship:
To get acquainted with the situation of the application of the international
standards on human rights in Azerbaijan and assist to AYLU on implementation
of the human rights related projects in Azerbaijan.
Requirements to Interns:
- Interns should have excellent theoretical skills on international human
rights protection.
- Be under the age 30
- Undergraduate/graduate
- Fluent oral and written English is essential. Azeri, Russian or Turkish
is desirable.
- Typing ability and word processing skills are highly desirable.
Eligible countries:
USA, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Luxemburg, Malta,
Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Czech
Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Finland, Iceland, UK, Ireland, Greece, Turkey,
Israel.
Key Tasks/ Responsibilities:
Assist AYLU on implementation of the following projects:
- Reinforcing of Human Rights Protection in Azerbaijan.
- Legal Enlightenment of IDPs in Azerbaijan.
- Refugee Law Education for Law Students in Azerbaijan.
- Women rights protection (Violence against women) and Gender Issues project
- To participate at the 2 weeks Summer School on Human Rights to be
conducted in July/August 2004 in cooperation with Raoul Wallenberg Institute
of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
- To assist librarian at the Human Rights Library in AYLU Head Office
- Participation at the meetings/events on human rights in Baku.
Monthly reporting to the Supervisor etc.
Terms and conditions:
The internship runs for a period of 3 months (June 05 - September 05, 2004)
preferably full-time and is unpaid. Interns are responsible for their own
accommodation, daily travel expenses within Baku and other living expenses.
Only during the 2 weeks Summer School all expenses related to the Summer
School will be covered by AYLU. AYLU will give information to interested
people on accommodation and subsistence in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Further Information and Contact:
Please check AYLU's website www.aylu.info for general information about
hosting organization. Interested persons should send a CV and Cover Letter
expressing interest to:
Ramil Isgandarov, The Head of International Affairs Department, Azerbaijan
Young Lawyers' Union (AYLU), AZ 1005, Baku, Mirza Ibrahimov str. 11, # 8,
Azerbaijan. Email: ayluazeronline.com; isgandarovrazeronline.com
Deadline for application is May 01, 2004.
INTERNSHIP- European Rim Policy and Investment Council, May-Nov. 2004, Cyprus
Posted by: Tim Potier <t.potiererpic.org>
Posted: 25 Mar 2004
The European Rim Policy and Investment Council (ERPIC, www.erpic.org), with
headquarters in Larnaca, Cyprus is looking for one resident intern to begin
work during the spring of 2004. The successful candidate will work under the
guidance of Dr Tim Potier, Executive Director of ERPIC, at its headquarters
for 40 hours per week. ERPIC will provide accommodation for the resident
intern free of charge.
The intern will commence his/her internship on 17th May 2004. It will end on
17th November 2004.
ERPIC is also looking to build on (in many cases) its current team of
non-resident interns from the following countries (each position commences:
17th May 2004; ends: 17th November 2004):
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Latvia,
Lithuania, FYROM (Macedonia), Moldova, Romania, Russia, Serbia & Montenegro,
Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
NOTE: (a) interns will be expected to communicate in English; (b)
arrival/departure to/from Cyprus and living expenses in Cyprus (for the
resident intern only) will have to be shouldered by the intern him/herself;
c) any applicant should be able to demonstrate completion of their Bachelor
degree studies; and (d) the resident and non-resident internship positions
are unremunerated .
Applicants must send a copy of their CV by e-mail to Dr Tim Potier,
t.potiererpic.org, no later than Friday 9th April 2004. The CV must
include, inter alia, a telephone number for easy contacting, should Dr
Potier wish to interview any shortlisted candidate. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to fax a transcript of their Bachelor degree.
The successful candidates (both resident and non-resident) will be notified
by Wednesday 21st April 2004. Any candidate not having heard anything by
that date should assume that their application, for either the resident
internship position or one of the (country-specific) non-resident positions,
has been unsuccessful.
For further information about ERPIC, please consult our website at
www.erpic.org
Yours faithfully,
Dr Tim Potier
Executive Director, ERPIC
(t) 00-357-99-581967
(f) 00-357-24-620319
(e) t.potiererpic.org
INTERNSHIPS- European Rim Policy and Investment Council, January 2004, Cyprus
Posted by: Tim Potier <t.potiererpic.org>
Posted: 7 Nov 2003
The European Rim Policy and Investment Council (ERPIC, www.erpic.org), with
headquarters in Larnaca, Cyprus is looking for two resident interns to begin
work in the early New Year (2004). The successful candidates will work under
the guidance of Dr Tim Potier, Executive Director of ERPIC, at its
headquarters for 40 hours per week. ERPIC will provide accommodation for the
resident interns free of charge.
The two interns will commence their internship on separate dates:
(internship 1) commences: 7th January 2004; ends: 30th June 2004;
(internship 2) commences: 2nd February 2004; ends: 31st July 2004.
ERPIC is also currently looking for a total of 11 (one from each country)
non-resident interns from the following countries (each position commences:
7th January 2004; ends: 30th June 2004):
Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
NOTE: (a) interns will be expected to communicate in English; (b)
arrival/departure to/from Cyprus and living expenses in Cyprus (for the 2
resident interns) will have to be shouldered by the intern him/herself; c)
any applicant should be able to demonstrate completion of their Bachelor
degree studies; and (d) all resident and non-resident internship positions
are unremunerated .
Applicants must send a copy of their CV by e-mail to Dr Tim Potier,
t.potiererpic.org, no later than Wednesday 26th November 2003. The CV must
include, inter alia, a telephone number for easy contacting, should Dr
Potier wish to interview any shortlisted candidate. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to fax a transcript of their Bachelor degree.
The successful candidates will be notified by Friday 5th December 2003. Any
candidate not having heard anything by that date should assume that their
application, for either one of the 2 resident internship positions or one of
the 11 (country-specific) non-resident positions, has been unsuccessful.
For further information about ERPIC, please consult our website at
www.erpic.org
Yours faithfully,
Dr Tim Potier
Executive Director, ERPIC
(t) 00-357-99-581967
(f) 00-357-24-620319
(e) t.potiererpic.org
INTERNSHIP- European Rim Policy and Investment Council (ERPIC), Larnaca, Cyprus
Posted by: Tim Potier <T.Potiererpic.org>
Posted: 6 Jul 2003
Dear everyone,
The European Rim Policy and Investment Council (ERPIC), with headquarters in
Larnaca, Cyprus is looking for two interns to begin work this autumn. The
successful candidates will work under the guidance of Dr Tim Potier,
Executive Director of ERPIC.
The interns, who will commence work on 1st September 2003, for a six month
period, will work as assistants on the academic/professional projects
undertaken, during the course of their internship, by ERPIC. ERPIC's main
focus of interest is in the countries of the European Union, Central and
Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The
successful candidates will be expected to work at ERPIC's headquarters for
40 hours per week. ERPIC will provide accommodation for the interns free of
charge.
The main responsibilities of the interns will include:
1) Assisting with research projects, one central research project will be
undertaken by each intern;
2) Writing a fortnightly article for Perihelion;
3) Assisting in setting up ERPIC's business network;
4) Assisting with administrative duties, including maintaining file systems,
databases and updating the website; and
5) Assisting in organising biweekly roundtable discussions and drafting the
findings of the discussions.
NOTE:
1) The intern will be expected to communicate in English;
2) Arrival/departure to/from Cyprus and living expenses will have to be
shouldered by the intern him/herself; and
3) Any applicant should be able to demonstrate completion of their Bachelor
degree studies.
Applicants must send a copy of their CV by e-mail to Dr Tim Potier,
t.potiererpic.org, no later than Friday 25th July 2003. The CV must
include, inter alia, a telephone number for easy contacting, should Dr
Potier wish to interview any shortlisted candidate. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to fax a transcript of their Bachelor degree.
The successful candidates will be notified by Friday 8th August 2003. Any
candidate not having heard anything by that date should assume that their
application has been unsuccessful.
For further information about ERPIC, please consult our website at
www.erpic.org
Yours faithfully,
Dr Tim Potier
Executive Director, ERPIC
www.erpic.org
(t) 00-357-99-581967
(f) 00-357-24-620319
(e) t.potiererpic.org
INTERNSHIP- European Rim Policy and Investment Council, Cyprus, Summer 2003
Posted by: Tim Potier <t.potiererpic.org>
Posted: 2001
EUROPEAN RIM POLICY AND INVESTMENT COUNCIL
6, PARASKEVAS IOANNOU
P.O.BOX 40758
LARNACA 6306
The European Rim Policy and Investment Council (ERPIC), with headquarters in
Larnaca, Cyprus is looking for a single intern to begin work this summer.
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Dr Tim Potier,
Executive Director of ERPIC.
The intern, who will commence work on 1st June 2003, for a six month period,
will work as an assistant on the academic/professional projects undertaken,
during the course of their internship, by ERPIC. ERPIC's main focus of
interest is in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia,
the Middle East and North Africa. The successful candidate will be expected
to work at ERPIC's headquarters for 40 hours per week. ERPIC will provide
accommodation for the intern free of charge.
The main responsibilities of the intern will include:
1) Assisting with research projects, one central research project will be
undertaken by the intern;
2) Writing a weekly article for Perihelion;
3) Assisting with administrative duties, including maintaining file systems
and databases; and
4) Assisting in organising biweekly roundtable discussions and drafting the
findings of the discussions.
NOTE:
1) The intern will be expected to communicate in English;
2) Arrival/departure to/from Cyprus and living expenses will have to be
shouldered by the intern him/herself; and
3) Any applicant should be able to demonstrate completion of their Bachelor
degree studies.
Applicants must send a copy of their CV by e-mail to Dr Tim Potier,
T.Potiererpic.org, no later than Friday 25th April 2003. The CV must
include, inter alia, a telephone number for easy contacting, should Dr
Potier wish to interview any shortlisted candidate. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to fax a transcript of their Bachelor degree.
The successful candidate will be notified by Friday, 2nd May 2003. Any
candidate not having heard anything by that date should assume that their
application has been unsuccessful.
For further information about ERPIC, please consult our website at
<www.erpic.org>
Yours faithfully,
Dr Tim Potier
Executive Director, ERPIC
Web: <www.erpic.org>
(t) 00-357-99-581967
(f) 00-357-24-620319
(e) <T.Potiererpic.org>
INTERNSHIP- European Rim Policy and Investment Council, Spring 2003
Posted by: Tim Potier <T.Potiererpic.org>
Posted: 9 Dec 2002
Dear everyone,
The European Rim Policy and Investment Council (ERPIC), with headquarters in
Larnaca, Cyprus is looking for a single intern to begin work this spring.
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Dr Tim Potier,
Executive Director of ERPIC.
The intern, who will commence work on 1st March 2003, for a six month
period, will work as an assistant on the academic/professional projects
undertaken, during the course of their internship, by ERPIC. ERPIC's main
focus of interest is in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Central
Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The successful candidate will be
expected to work at ERPIC's headquarters for 40 hours per week. ERPIC will
provide accommodation for the intern free of charge.
The successful candidate will be expected to have a very good knowledge of
the English language.
NOTE:
1) The intern will be expected to communicate in English;
2) Arrival/departur