Internship Description:
Civic Integration Foundation, a non-governmental, non-political and no-profit organization committed for promotion of civic integration, human rights and democracy in Georgia is seeking a full-time intern. Interns are expected to assist Foundation’s staff in implementation various projects on ethnic minorities and also to observe and monitor parliamentary elections in Georgia in May 2008. With internship at CIF interns shall gain unique opportunity to join leading Georgian NGO in the field of civic integration, democracy and minority rights and thus to learn more about democratization in Georgia.
Responsibilities:
To support CIF staff in monitoring pre-election period in Georgia and especially in the geographical areas settled with ethnic minorities;
To engage in Parliamentary elections in Georgia in May 2008 as an observer from Civic Integration Foundation;
To assist implementation of CIF projects and programs designed for integration of ethnic minorities in Georgia;
To maintain field trips in Georgian regions settled with ethnic minorities;
To carry out independent research in the field of minority rights, civil society and democracy building in Georgia.
Requirements:
University students or recent graduates in the field of social sciences and humanities;
An excellent knowledge of English. (Basic knowledge of Russian would be an asset);
Strong interest in the field of democratization and civil society building in South Caucasus.
Duration of Internship:
Duration of internship at Civic Integration Foundation is minimum two and maximum four months. Selected interns are expected to join the foundation by the middle of April 2008.
Remuneration/ Benefits:
Internship at Civic Integration Foundation is unpaid. However, CIF will support to selected candidatures in finding accommodation in Tbilisi and also their travel expenses during the field trips will be covered by the foundation. Interns will also receive letter of reference after completion of their internship at Civic Integration Foundation.
How to apply:
If you are interested to apply for internship position at Civic Integration Foundation, please send your CV, a photo and motivation letter to Bakar Berekashvili at following e-mail address: bvberekashvili@ yahoo.com and please indicate in your subject line “Internship at CIF”. Deadline of submitting required materials is 1 March 2008.
Civic Integration Foundation is an equally opportunity employer. Please note that female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
Bakar Berekashvili
Project Assistant/Assistant to Executive Director
Civic Integration Foundation
Address: Sairme Street 40, 0194, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: (+995 32) 36 28 83
Mobile: (+995 99) 25 61 01
E-mail: bvberekashvili@ yahoo.com
Website: www.cif.org. ge
Personal Website: www.bakarberekashvi li.blogspot. com
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