Tajikistan TSEP Agriculture Value Chain Internship

Organization:  Mercy Corps

Website:  Mercy Corps

Title: Agriculture Value Chain Intern

Location: Shaartuz, Tajikistan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The intern will be responsible for helping to implement and monitor the agricultural value chain component of the Tajikistan Stability Enhancement Program (TSEP). The program is developing high impact value chains in each of its three operating areas (Garm, Shaartuz and Khujand). The program is building the capacity of farmers, producer groups and other value chain actors through technical support, targeted vouchers or small grants and development of improved market linkages and market based service provision for small hold farmers. The program is improving links within the value chain through agricultural fairs and improved access to financial services. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree preferred (complete or in progress) in an Agriculture or Business-related field
• Knowledge of agricultural value chain theory and its application
• Knowledge and experience with surveying and data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis and related statistical procedures
• Experience with MIS/GIS systems helpful
• Experience with the development of agricultural enterprises (preferred)
• Experience living in a developing country
• Knowledge of Russian, Tajik, Farsi or Uzbek would be helpful but is not required

To Apply: Apply here

Europe and Eurasia archivist intern

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title:  Europe and Eurasia archivist intern

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seeks an archivist intern to support information management within our Europe and Eurasia division.  The position is part-time and requires 20 hours per week, starting in September 2011. We seek individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: organize and manage all hard copy and electronic project records following project closeout, classify and document project file archives, and support international project management and proposal development activities. 

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an academic program to obtain an undergraduate degree
• Minimum one year of administrative experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with data entry, filing, and record maintenance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to EEArchiving@chemonics.com by August 25, 2011. No telephone inquiries, please.

Finalists will be contacted.  

Intern

Organization: International Organization for Migration 

Website: IOM

Title: Intern

Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Compensation:
IOM is prepared to support the CT Intern with the following benefits:
 * Monthly stipend in the amount of 700 USD
 * Relocation allowance of up to 400 USD for international airfare
 * Assistance arranging accommodations in Dushanbe
 * Supporting documents for visa application procedure
 * Transportation costs incurred as result of in-country assignments
 * Transportation to and from airport upon arrival/departure

Description:
Under the direct supervision of the relevant Programme Manager, the successful candidate is expected to perform the below tasks.
 
Duties
 * Conduct capacity building needs assessment of NGO partners involved in counter-trafficking through field visits
 * Research, analyze, and draft report on reintegration assistance to victims of trafficking as practiced in Tajikistan and best practices in international cases
 * Compile success stories, best practices, and lessons learnt on key counter trafficking issues
 * Identify key improvements to monitoring and evaluation system within the CT unit
 * Prepare accurate narrative reports and proposals as necessary
 * Support IOM Mission with additional tasks as needed

Expected Outputs
 * Capacity building needs assessment identifying training needs for NGO partners
 * Research report on reintegration assistance
 * Timely and accurate activity reports
 * Monitoring and evaluation system / tools developed and improved
 * Other deliverables as assigned
 

Qualifications:

 * Currently enrolled in or completion of Master's level degree or
   above in relevant field of study
 * Experience conducting field and desk research
 * Strong analytical skills
 * Solid written and verbal communication skills
 * Previous experience living or working in a developing country preferred
 * Fluency in English required
 * Knowledge of Russian, Tajik, and/or Farsi desired 

To Apply: Interested individuals should email their CV, statement of interest (cover letter), and contact information for two professional references to znavjavonov@iom.int and pshirak@iom.int .  Please include in the subject line of your email: "Application: CT Intern".


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Intern: Eurasia

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Intern: Eurasia

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking undergraduate or graduate candidates or recent graduates for internships with NDI's Eurasia programs for the first quarter of 2011. The intern will be responsible for providing administrative support for country programs, conducting country and program-specific research, and attending meetings on related countries in Eurasia.

Required Skills

• Research and gather materials for country specific programs;
• Assist in supporting field offices’ activities;
• Attend external meetings and seminars and prepare oral and written presentations to team members;
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodic reports;
• Provide administrative support to assigned country programs, including filing, faxing, copying, mailing, and/or event preparation; and
• Maintain records of country expenditures and prepare drafts of budgets
• Read and summarize news articles on countries in Eurasia
• Conduct special projects as needed. 

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in Eurasia;
• Generally pursing a undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent graduate; relevant degree programs might include, but are not limited to, political science, international relations, international development, and Russian studies;
• Well-organized and skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work with a team;
• Russian language skills useful, but not required. 

To Apply: Apply here


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Intern - Georgia Project

Organization:  The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Website: IFES

Title: Intern - Georgia Project

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The IFES Europe & Asia division is currently accepting resumes for a part-time Intern (24 hours per week) position to work under the supervision of the Program Manager for Central Asia and the Caucasus, assisting program staff in administrative and project support. This is a paid position.

Job Responsibilities:

The general duties of an intern include: • Providing overall logistical and administrative support to projects as assigned • Conducting research in support of current and forthcoming projects • Assisting in maintaining project records and documents • Attending and reporting on internal and external meetings and other discussions about assigned project • Assisting in the preparation of reports, website updates, and promotional materials (e.g. success stories) • Tracking project success (monitoring and evaluation) and agreement compliance • Assisting with program development in conjunction with the needs of the project • Project financial monitoring and tracking • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

• Academic background in international relations/development and strong familiarity with countries of the former Soviet Union • Excellent writing, research and communication skills • Prior regional research/work experience • Russian or regional language skills a plus • Proficiency with Word and Excel

To Apply: Apply here


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Central Asia Intern

Organization: Institute for New Democracies

Website: IND

Title: Central Asia Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Unpaid

Description:
The Institute for New Democracies is seeking an intern to join the Washington, DC team beginning in April 2011. The intern will participate in a variety of activities that support individual programs, including research, writing, and project development.  

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: History, International Relations, Economics, Political Science, Security Studies.

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, an advanced student or a recent graduate.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Russia language a plus.

To Apply: Send materials to Natalie Zajicova, Email: Natalie@ind-dc.org



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International Intern, Europe and Eurasia

Organization: American Bar Association

Website: ABA

Title: Intern

Location: Ukraine

Compensation: Unpaid

Description:
The ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is currently seeking a candidate for its International Volunteer Internship Program in the Europe and Eurasia Division to work primarily on its program in Ukraine. The Ukraine internship is well suited for recent graduates or students currently enrolled in master's or law programs. Candidates should have a proven background and interest in the region and international affairs and have excellent written and cross-cultural communication skills.


ABA ROLI's program in Ukraine currently aims to improve the system of continuing legal education for lawyers, provides expertise and analyses to governmental bodies to ensure compliance with human rights standards in the area of criminal law reform, and works to increase access to justice and legal representative for citizens throughout the country. The intern will be a key member of the Ukraine office and will assist in core responsibilities such as maintaining program records, writing reports, using evaluation tools to assess program progress, organizing administrative functions, conducting background research for programs and proposals, , attending meetings with stakeholders, and monitoring current events pertaining to ABA ROLI programming in the country.


The Ukraine internship will provide the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the U.S. Government assistance process, legal reform initiatives and priorities for democratization in the country, and international development in general. The intern will be under direct supervision of the ABA ROLI Country Director in Ukraine, and will attend meetings and events with members of staff and other interns.
 

Qualifications:

• currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from a master's or law program
• highly motivated and proactive in engaging program goalswith independent initiative
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• knowledge and interest in political developments and the transition process in Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukraine
• organized, analytical, priority-minded, and detail-oriented
• flexibility to work as a group member as well as independently and able to communicate with others from various backgrounds
• language skills in Russian or Ukrainian preferred

To Apply: Apply here


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Intern: Russia and the North Caucasus

Organization: Freedom House

Website: FH

Title: Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

Our Washington, DC, office currently seeks an Intern to assist with developing activities pertaining to Russia and the North Caucasus.

Majority of work will deal with the Russian North Caucasus region and human rights issues. The intern will be responsible for researching and keeping abreast of current news and events in Russia and the North Caucasus and updating the American Committee for Peace in the Caucasus website (www.peaceinthecaucasus.org) accordingly. In addition, the intern will provide support to the project staff by assisting with program development, research, and daily administrative duties as assigned. Occasionally, work related to Eastern and Central Europe will be required as well.

Qualifications:

• Interest in and knowledge of political developments in Russia and the North Caucasus, and human rights issues in particular.
• Advanced level of proficiency in written Russian.
• Native speaking proficiency in English.
• Ability to research and use good judgment in information dissemination.
• Readiness to learn and work with Dreamweaver software a plus.
• College degree or graduate student with research experience.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume by email or fax to:

 

Lorena Castro

Human Resources Recruiter

humanresources@freedomhouse.org

Fax: (202) 822-3893

Applications will be accepted until positions is filled. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. If any candidate does not have all required information, he or she will not be considered. Candidates are also requested to state where they viewed the job advertisement in their applications.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls, please.

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Intern

Organization: Atlantic Council 

Website: Atlantic Council 

Title: Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not paid

Description:
The program seeks well-organized, highly reliable, motivated candidates with excellent writing skills and who thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate initiative. The position is not paid, but candidates gain valuable skills, experience, knowledge, and contacts in the Washington, DC, policy community.
Interns for the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center provide important research and logistical support to assist these efforts and support program staff. They work closely with the Program Director, the Director of Programs, the Assistant Director, and Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum staff. Interns are also encouraged to pursue their own research projects and to write and publish their own policy briefs or blog posts.
Duties are not limited to, but will include:

• Conduct research to support the activities of the Director and his deputies.
• Manage program contacts and knowledge.
• Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions for program archives.
• Handle an array logistical issues for program events and activities.
• Write analytical pieces for publication on the New Atlanticist blog.
• Help draft and edit policy briefs and task force reports. Each intern is responsible for completing all tasks stated above and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least a college senior in good standing, a graduate student or a recent graduate.
• Must demonstrate proven interest in international affairs with an emphasis on trade, economics, energy, or the Eurasia region.
• Must have excellent writing and editing skills.
• Must work well with others and interact professionally with senior figures.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To Apply:
To be considered for this position, please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: internship@acus.org.
 


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Intern: Central and Eastern Europe

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Intern: Central and Eastern Europe

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not listed

Description:
The National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) Central and Eastern Europe team is seeking an intern will provide programmatic and administrative support to the regional CEE team by performing the following duties. 
The Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) team of NDI invites all qualified candidates to apply for a full-time paid internship in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that promotes democracy worldwide. The position offers a window into the field of international development work, with challenging opportunities for those wishing to explore a career in the expanding realm of international relations.

Required Skills

• Gather reports from various news sources on the countries of the CEE region;
• Draft cover memos and editing regular field reports, proposals, and other documents as needed;
• Prepare program briefing materials for NDI trainers and Field Representatives;
• Assist with such administrative tasks as faxing, photocopying, and preparing for seminars;
• Research on subjects such as civic education/organizing, NGO development and political party building;
• Attending workshops, lectures and other events within and outside of NDI.

Qualifications:

• Generally pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in international affairs, political science or a related field; recent graduates are also welcome to apply;
• Available full-time (40hrs/week);
• Interest in/knowledge of political issues and/or of Central and Eastern Europe;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Efficiency and organization skills;
• Able to work independently and as part of a group;
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
• Computer knowledge skills, including MS Word, Excel, and the Internet.

 

To Apply: Apply here


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Fall Intern

Organization: Open Society Institute

Website: OSI

Title: Fall Intern

Location: New York, New York

Description:
The Office of the Regional Director—Russia Ukraine Poland Hungary and the Baltics works to advance OSI's grantmaking in the Russian Federation, and to oversee and liaise with national foundations in Central and Eastern Europe.  We solicit and evaluate proposals from NGOs across Russia and outside, and closely monitor the social, political and economic environment in the region. Our areas of focus are human rights, civil society, rule of law and access to information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on issues relevant to Russia and the former Soviet Union;
• Review grantee websites and new media projects on an ongoing basis;
• Monitor Russian news outlets for information relevant to our work;
• Translate short documents as needed (Russian to English);
• Review and provide comments on grant proposals and final reports;
• Provide light administrative support to program staff. 

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student in political science, international affairs, Russian studies, or related field;
• Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following: Russian politics and public policy, human rights, the non-profit sector, international affairs;
• Experience or interest in new and social media a plus;
• Russian language skills (reading) preferred but not required;
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel);
• Strong research and writing skills;
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently;
• Availability to work 12-15 hours per week. 

To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter before September 10, 2010, to: humanresources@sorosny.org. Include job code in subject line: FIntern/Russ

OR

Open Society Institute
Human Resources – Code FIntern/Russ
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
FAX: 212.548.4675

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Intern (Fall): Central and Eastern Europe

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Intern (Fall): Central and Eastern Europe

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not listed

Description:
The Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) team of NDI invites all qualified candidates to apply for a full-time paid internship in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that promotes democracy worldwide. The position offers a window into the field of international development work, with challenging opportunities for those wishing to explore a career in the expanding realm of international relations.

Required Skills

• Gather reports from various news sources on the countries of the CEE region;
• Draft cover memos and editing regular field reports, proposals, and other documents as needed;
• Prepare program briefing materials for NDI trainers and Field Representatives;
• Assist with such administrative tasks as faxing, photocopying, and preparing for seminars;
• Research on subjects such as civic education/organizing, NGO development and political party building;
• Attending workshops, lectures and other events within and outside of NDI.

Qualifications:

• Generally pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in international affairs, political science or a related field; recent graduates are also welcome to apply;
• Available full-time (40hrs/week);
• Interest in/knowledge of political issues and/or of Central and Eastern Europe;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Efficiency and organization skills;
• Able to work independently and as part of a group;
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
• Computer knowledge skills, including MS Word, Excel, and the Internet.

 

To Apply:  Apply Here


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Tajikistan Youth Employment Internship

Organization:  Mercy Corps

Website:  Mercy Corps

Title:  Tajikistan Youth Employment Internship

Location:  Garm or Khujand, Tajikistan

Salary: Unpaid, but in-country travel and accommodations covered.

Description:

The intern will be responsible for helping to develop and implement the youth employment component of the Tajikistan Stability Enhancement Program (TSEP).  The program seeks to improve the skills of youth and enable them to secure full-time employment.  This may be achieved through working with existing vocational training programs or by matching youth with masters in their field.  The program may also consider supporting youth who have innovative ideas for a small business (with a small start-up grant or loan).

OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern will work closely with program staff (particularly the Youth Employment Officer and the Economic Growth Manager) to research and develop opportunities for youth employment.  The intern will be expected to identify the most promising skills-training opportunities and work with the Youth Employment Officer to connect interested youth with opportunities that can be translated into sustainable employment.

DELIVERABLES:

• Report on current opportunities for youth skills training and employment in the region, for both male and female youth.  Report should include reference to any examples of best practice in the field of youth employment from a survey of other organizations.  Report will specify opportunities for further developing youth skills training / employment opportunities.
• At least three success stories describing how youth are acquiring / have acquired skills and/or found employment through TSEP

Qualifications:
Experience working with youth, particularly related to youth skills training and/or employment
Experience working on small business / income generation projects
Experience living in a developing country
Knowledge of Russian or Tajik would be helpful but is not required

To Apply:  Apply Here

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Field Based Intern - Ukraine

Organization: American Bar Association

Website: ABA

Title: Intern

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Salary: Unpaid

Description:
The ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is currently seeking a candidate for its International Volunteer Internship Program in the Europe and Eurasia Division to work primarily on its program in Ukraine. The Ukraine internship is well suited for recent graduates or students currently enrolled in master’s or law programs. Candidates should have a proven background and interest in the region and international affairs and have excellent written and cross-cultural communication skills.

ABA ROLI’s program in Ukraine currently aims to improve the system of continuing legal education for lawyers, provides expertise and analyses to governmental bodies to ensure compliance with human rights standards in the area of criminal law reform, and works to increase access to justice and legal representative for citizens throughout the country. The intern will be a key member of the Ukraine office and will assist in core responsibilities such as maintaining program records, writing reports, using evaluation tools to assess program progress, organizing administrative functions, conducting background research for programs and proposals, , attending meetings with stakeholders, and monitoring current events pertaining to ABA ROLI programming in the country.

The Ukraine internship will provide the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the U.S. Government assistance process, legal reform initiatives and priorities for democratization in the country, and international development in general. The intern will be under direct supervision of the ABA ROLI Country Director in Ukraine, and will attend meetings and events with members of staff and other interns.

This internship will be offered for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer term. Funding, including travel to and from Ukraine, is not available for this position and candidates are encouraged to seek funding or fellowships from their universities. 

Qualifications:
• currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from a master’s or law program
• highly motivated and proactive in engaging program goalswith independent initiative
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• knowledge and interest in political developments and the transition process in Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukraine
• organized, analytical, priority-minded, and detail-oriented
• flexibility to work as a group member as well as independently and able to communicate with others from various backgrounds
• language skills in Russian or Ukrainian preferred

To Apply: Apply Here. Please be prepared to upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants for internships and regular full-time employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Program Intern - Central Asia

Organization: Institute for New Democracies

Website: IND

Title: Program Intern - Central Asia

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not Listed

Description:
Institute for New Democracies (IND) is now hiring interns for its Washington, D.C. office. Major responsibilities include:
- Research and writing for various projects
- Working directly with IND staff on designing and developing program content
- Managing and organizing contacts database
- Office management duties

Qualifications:
-Excellent writing skills
- Exceptionally strong communication skills and ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, and creativity
- Excellent computer skills, including database entry, word processing, and spreadsheet
- Familiarity with Central Asian political, social, and economic development issues
- Russian proficiency a plus

To Apply:
Applicants should send a CV and cover letter to:  Natalie Zajicova     

Intern: Civil Violence

Organization: Georgetown University

Website: Georgetown

Title: Civil Violence Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not Listed

Description:
The Division of Integrated Biodefense at Georgetown University Medical Center has a position available for a Civil Violence Intern-Coding. This 20 hour/week position involves the research, analysis and coding of incidents related to governance and security in Russia. The Intern needs to possess political, cultural and linguistic knowledge of the region as well as be familiar with Russian electronic media to excel in this position. The Intern is expected to assist the Civil Violence team in testing and designing new methodologies and extending the capacity of the project. 

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Russian (specifically reading comprehension) is required
• Economic, political and cultural knowledge of Russia
• Subject matter expertise in civil conflict, security studies or peace intervention
• Knowledge and experience working on international policy issues strongly preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in relevant field
• 1-2 years of experience
• Should be a current Masters or Doctoral student (any University) and reside in the DC Metro area.

 
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to argus.et@gmail.com Put "Research Intern - Russia" in the subject line. Deadline for application is January 8, 2010 No phone calls.

Intern: Eurasia

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Intern: Eurasia

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not listed, but internship is paid

Description:
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking undergraduate or graduate candidates or recent graduates for internships with NDI's Eurasia programs for the first quarter of 2010. The intern will be responsible for providing administrative support for country programs, conducting country and program-specific research, and attending meetings on related countries in Eurasia.


Duties

• Research and gather materials for country specific programs;
• Assist in supporting field offices’ activities;
• Attend external meetings and seminars and prepare oral and written presentations to team members;
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodic reports;
• Provide administrative support to assigned country programs, including filing, faxing, copying, mailing, and/or event preparation; and
• Maintain records of country expenditures and prepare drafts of budgets;
• Read and summarize news articles on countries in Eurasia;
• Conduct special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in Eurasia;
• Generally pursing a undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent graduate; relevant degree programs might include, but are not limited to, political science, international relations, international development, and Russian studies;
• Well-organized and skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work with a team;
• Russian language skills useful, but not required.

To Apply:
Click Here

Intern: Russia & Nuclear Policy

Organization: Council on Foreign Relations

Website: CFR


Title: Intern for Russia and Nuclear Policy

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

Description:
The responsibilities of the intern will include (but are not limited to): • Assisting in the research and writing of a report on the future of U.S.-Russia arms control; • Providing administrative and logistical support related to planning a series of meetings and trips in Washington, DC, and in Moscow; • Tracking and summarizing English and Russian-language media sources on security issues. 

Qualifications:
Graduate student focusing on international relations, security studies, Russian studies, or a closely related field; • Advanced Russian language competency (reading and speaking) is required, experience studying or working in a Russian-speaking country is a plus; • Previous experience arranging international travel and events is preferred; • A background or interest in nuclear arms control, nonproliferation, or U.S.-Russia security issues is preferred; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; • The ideal candidate will be extremely professional and well-organized. 

To Apply:
Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
1777 F Street NW
Washington DC 20006
Phone: 212-434-9400
Email: humanresources@cfr.org
Fax 202.509.8490

Qualified candidates may email, fax, or mail their resume and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, AND DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the above address. The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.

Intern - Central Eurasia Project

Organization: Open Society Institute

Website: OSI

Title: Intern - Central Eurasia Project

Location: New York, New York

Salary: Unpaid, lunch provided

Description: 

• Research assistance for the Program Officer in the areas of CEP's work (labor migration; electric power sector transparency and accountability; human, social and economic rights; child labor in the cotton sector/agricultural reform);
• Assistance to programmatic staff in developing, contracting and editing CEP's policy paper series;
• Preparation of a literature review on the role of development cooperation and civil society involvement in promoting transparency and accountability;
• Occasional administrative support to the Program Officer and Program Coordinators;
• Additional institutional support as necessary.

 Qualifications:  

• Undergraduate or graduate student in political science, international affairs, policy studies, regional studies (former Soviet Union);
• Strong understanding of relevant political, social and economic issues of Central Asia and the Southern Caucasus;
• Proven excellent research and writing skills;
• Russian language skills preferred but not required;
• Standard MS office applications proficiency;
• Availability to work up to 19 hours/week.

Upon acceptance, the intern will need to provide a letter from his/her university indicating that he/she is receiving credit and/or funding for the internship.

To Apply:

Please email resume and cover letter before September 7, 2009, to: humanresources@sorosny.org. Include job code in subject line: CEP/Intern
OR
Open Society Institute
Human Resources - Code CEP/Intern
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
FAX: 212.548.4675