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*Please note - Applications to ROTA's Internship Program are currently closed*

About The ROTA Internship Program

ROTA offers internships to college students to carry out development-oriented research studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation. Interns will have the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to charity work.

The selection is based on the best match between the training and experience of the interns and the demands of the projects. The projects are therefore likely to be similar to the interns' own research interests. The research topics are typically of a developmental nature and are an integral part of ROTA's work.

Typical Projects

ROTA provides a range of services to Asian communities in the following practice areas:

• IT development
• Education development
• Voluntary work
• Knowledge networks
• Disaster management

The projects assigned to interns cover the following 7 countries for 2006/2008:

• Pakistan
• Indonesia
• Afghanistan
• Cambodia
• Bangladesh
• Nepal
• Southern Lebanon

Length of Appointment

Internships last for 10 - 13 weeks according to the availability and academic requirements of the interns, as well as the needs of ROTA. Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year.

Qualifications

Selection is on a competitive basis. To apply for an Internship candidates must:

• Possess a superior academic record
• Show interest in one or more of the following fields: economics, international relations, anthropology, sociology, political science, public or business administration, disaster management, IT, education, health or environmental studies
• Current and Post college students are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrate interest in the field of development
• Language skills: written and spoken proficiency in English and Arabic
• Strong computer skills
• Personal qualities: Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as are diplomacy, tact, and ability to work well in a team
• An interest in global mobility; adaptability to varied physical and other environments; a desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds
• Respect for the principles of the charitable work
• Possess appropriate residence or immigration status

Duties and Responsibilities

Interns will be involved in some of the following aspects:

• Undertake tasks, as directed by ROTA staff member
• Get familiar with the ROTA goals
• Maintain and update a data base for each project, ensuring that the financial, technical and consultancies comply with ROTA's Cooperation Framework
• Research, collect and compile information and act as a technical reference
• Design and pre-formulate ROTA-supported projects
• Regular meetings with ROTA team members
• Review monthly progress reports, deliverables and services provided
• Initiate and suggest amendments to different project activities
• Maintain contact and inform ROTA staff about the project stages and its role in the development of Asia (through presentations)
• Monitor the progress and completion of the project
• Administrative tasks (draft letters, prepare financial reports, filing,  issue payments and translation)

Remuneration

There is no remuneration for ROTA's Internship Program. The costs connected with an intern's participation in the Program 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, accommodation, medical care, etc. ROTA will facilitate visa requirements.

Further Career Opportunities

The purpose of the Internship Program is not to lead to further employment with ROTA but, as mentioned, to complement an intern's development. However, a number of interns, having completed their studies and met the necessary requirements, will be able to apply for further assignments with ROTA.

Applications

Applications are currently closed.

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