[Bilimsel Haber] INTERNSHIP- Social Research Center, American University of Central Asia, KG

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INTERNSHIP- Social Research Center, American University of Central Asia, KG

Posted by: Social Research Center <src at mail.auca.kg>

INTERNSHIP, Social Research Center, American University of Central Asia,
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Position: Intern

Place: Social Research Center at American University-Central Asia

Period: From 3 months to 1 year

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 moniotor timelines
  - Provide assitance in other findraising 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 at mail.auca.kgThis email address is being protected from spam
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Deadlines:

Spring internship: Application for spring internship (March-May)
should be submitted preferably by January 15th, 2007.

Summer internship: Application for summer internship (June-August)
should be submitted by March 1st, 2007.

Fall internship: Application for fall internship (September-November)
should be submitted by June 1st, 2007.

Winter internship: Application for winter internship
(December-February) should be submitted by September 1st, 2007.

For further inquires or application status, please contact Alexander
Pugachev at pugachev_a at mail.auca.kg.



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