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December 08, 2008
MADA al-Carmel - Opening for English-speaking Interns
MADA al-Carmel - Arab Center for Applied Social Research Has Opening for English-speaking Interns at its Haifa Office
MADA al-Carmel is an independent, not-for-profit, Palestinian-run research institute based in Haifa, Israel. MADA fuses in-depth theoretical and applied research with public policy recommendations to further human and national development of Palestinian citizens in Israel. In addition, MADA works to provide analytical research on a wide range of topic from national identity and citizenship to democracy promotion in multi-ethnic states.
MADA is seeking English-speaking Interns to assist in upgrading and managing our English-language website, editing and producing our English-language publications, and supporting our fundraising efforts.
Responsibilities of the Webmaster/Editor Intern:
- Developing, designing, and updating MADA's website as necessary
- Assisting staff with the production of MADA's various English-language publications
- Writing and editing English reports
Responsibilities of the Fundraising Intern:
- Helping to identify and qualify prospective new funders
- Maintaining ties with existing funders
- Building a database
- Helping the Development Director on grant applications as needed
- Helping with public relations (press releases, newsletter, etc.)
Benefits:
- Accommodations in Haifa
- A $300/month stipend
- Medical Insurance
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
For either position:
- Native-level fluency in English
- Proficiency in computer and word processing (MS Word, and preferably PowerPoint)
- The ability to work flexibly and independently
For the Webmaster/Editor Intern:
- Experience and competency in website design, development, and
maintenance
- Editing experience and skills, both conceptual editing and copy editing
For the Fundraising Intern:
- Experience in fundraising, or demonstrated strengths in research, writing, and communication
For exceptional candidates who could handle both types of internships at once, a higher stipend is offered.
DESIRABLE, BUT NOT NECESSARY, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE FOR EITHER POSITION:
- Some understanding of the unique situation of the Palestinians in Israel and of the region in general
- Knowledge of Arabic and the Middle East
- Experience living and working in the region
Willingness to commit to a 6-month to 1-year posting is preferred. To apply for an internship or learn more, please e-mail or fax a cover letter and CV to:
Einas Odeh Haj, Assistant Director
MADA al-Carmel
Fax: +972 (0) 4 852 5973
E-mail: einas@mada-research.org
www.mada-research.org
Posted by kpfister at December 8, 2008 09:33 AM
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