NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ADVOCACY STUDIES, PUNE
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ADVOCACY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2010-12
Advocacy Internship is a programme that grooms a set of young and dedicated professionals who are committed to social activism. It is a programme that caters to the need of social activism today. This internship will enrich the participants with the political perspective, knowledge and skills required for effective public advocacy.
OBJECTIVES
Þ To train energetic and young men and women to take up social activism.
Þ To create a cadre of social advocates who have knowledge, skills and sensitivities to pursue social activism.
Þ To prepare professionals who would promote organised actions to influence public policies and to effect sustainable attitudinal and behavioural change in the society.
ELIGIBILITY
The Advocacy Internship Programme is open to any person below the age of 25 who intends to understand the world in all its complexities, has a strong social conscience, and values social commitment more than individual selves. Openness to learn, receptivity to new ideas, and keenness to take up challenges are seen as most important criteria.
Preferred educational qualification is a postgraduate degree in any discipline with at least two years experience with a social action / human rights / consumer rights group. A graduate degree is also considered for deserving candidates.
SELECTION OF INTERNS
Filled-in application form should reach NCAS by 15th June 2010
After preliminary screening of applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a Youth Camp in Pune in mid-July. Final selection of the candidates will be done after this camp on the basis of potential to work with people, competence, leadership qualities, vision, motivation to learn etc. The new session will start from 1st Sept 2010 .
STIPEND
Each intern will be given a monthly stipend towards living expenses in Pune for a period of 12 months. NCAS takes the responsibility to negotiate with the field organization for the boarding, lodging and a minimum stipend amount during the 6 month-long placement. Contingency expenses of up to Rs 500/- per month will also be provided during this period, on a case-to-case basis.Last date for receiving forms is 10th June 2010 .
Individuals from marginalized communities and women will be given preference.
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Thanking you,
CONTACT:
Ms. Prasanna Invally,
Internship Coordinator,
National Centre for Advocacy Studies,
Serenity Complex, Ramnagar Colony, Pashan, Pune 411 021.
Telefax: +91-20-22951857/22952003/4.
Email: internship@ncasindia.org
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