Internship Database

The Division of International Development at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh is creating a database of Russian and NIS NGOs interested in offering internships for the summer of the year 2000. The internship is geared toward first year Masters students pursuing degrees in International Development and International Affairs, with strong interests in the Former Soviet Union region.

By the start of the internship period, students will have completed courses in some or all of the following areas.

a. Theory of Development Policy
b. The role of NGOs and Civil Society in developing and transitional countries
c. Project Management Techniques and Technologies

We are seeking development-oriented NGOs that can accommodate an intern for a period of 6 weeks to 3 months. NGOs interested in hosting an intern must also meet the following criteria:

• Perform development activities either at grassroots, regional, national, or international level.
• Provide meaningful activities for the intern building upon his/her knowledge and skills.
• Provide sufficient office space and equipment for the intern to successfully perform his/her duties.
• Assign an internship supervisor who can effectively communicate with the intern either in English or other languages.
• Assist the intern with transportation to and from airports and in finding accommodation and meals during the internship.

The intern would cover all expenses incurred by the intern during his/her stay. The only financial responsibilities of the host organization are those directly related to the interns job, such as office space, equipment, and office supplies etc.

INTERESTED ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD SUBMIT A SHORT PROPOSAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OR BY NOVEMBER 15, 1999 INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Brief organizational profile (history of the organization, past and present activities, organizational structure, significant sources of funding, number of staff),

a. Suggested length of the internship,
b. Suggested activities, field of focus for the intern,
c. Suggested supervisor for the intern, languages spoken (if not English).

If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact:

Natalia Shakirova
Executive Director
Interregional public organization of trainers and consultants, INTERTRAINING
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Tel./fax: 095-202-4187
Tel: 095-952-7716

Last updated:    November 1999

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