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INTERNSHIP- Deadline Extension: Social Research Center, AUCA, Bishkek
Posted by: Social Research Center - AUCA <src@mail.auca.kg>
Internship Opportunity
Social Research Center, American University-Central Asia,
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Deadline for Fall Internship (3 months unpaid internship): August 3rd, 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 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_a@mail.auca.kg.
For further inquires or application status, please contact Alexander
Pugachev at pugachev_a@mail.auca.kg.
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