The International Internship Program strives to contribute to the
development of democracy and human rights throughout our international network
by recruiting 2 interns from overseas, who have been working for human rights,
democracy, and peace building organizations in their home countries, and by
giving them an opportunity to experience and learn the history and development
process of human rights and democracy in the Republic of Korea, particularly
the May 18 Democratization Movement in 1980.
Interns will have the chance to exchange and network with Korean
civil society groups. They can also choose or will be assigned research during
the course of their internship. As interns, they will be assigned particular
duties and responsibilities as part of the International Cooperation Project.
Goals of
the International Internship Program
The annual internship program is an imperative part of the
Foundation’s mandate to promote international solidarity and further the
promotion of human rights across the world. Through the internship program the
Foundation aims:
- To build concrete solidarity through the exchange of human resources.
- To nurture outstanding individuals to lead global civil society.
Main
Policy
The May 18 Memorial Foundation
believes that the International Internship Program is a part of the
international networking efforts of the Foundation with international civil
communities. It is a program which allows individuals to build their career and
network organizations to share ideas and strengthen mutual prosperity for a
better future.
In this sense, the May 18 Memorial
Foundation seeks applicants who are supported by their organizations and who
are required to go back to their organizations after finishing the internship.
The Foundation requires a
recommendation letter from the representative of the organizations with which
applicants are involved.
This is a co-partnership program, so
organizations are also encouraged to select staff who are interested in
applying for this internship program.
Eligibility
Applicants should be a working member
of an organization. Applicants cannot apply as individuals without the
knowledge/support/recommendation of their current organization or network.
Applicants who have a minimum of 3
years NGO or social development work experience, though not necessarily in the
field of human rights, are encouraged to apply.
Applicants need to have received a
proper education. Preference will be given to those with degrees in human
rights-related subjects such as social sciences and communication, and to those
who have specialized in human rights issues within these disciplines.
Applicants must be computer literate
(email/internet, web page, lay-out/design, etc) and proficient in English; a
working knowledge of Korean is an advantage.
Time Frame
Two interns accepted for this program
will participate for 10 months, for the period March 2013 to December 2013.
Conditions of Service
The relationship between the
Foundation and the intern is one of mutual benefit. Interns are assigned to a
unit of the Foundation according to the needs of the office and their own areas
of interest. They are involved, inter alia, in managing international
conference such as Gwangju Asia Forum, preparing for the May 18 Folk Academy,
conducting their own research, working on human rights issues, drafting
analytical papers and reports, providing substantive and technical service,
depending on the needs of the office. At the same time, the program aims to
increase the intern's understanding of current human rights issues at the
international level.
Interns are assigned to work with a
supervisor who is responsible for providing them with an orientation of duties
and a work plan. Upon completion of the internship, the interns are required to
complete their final reports describing what was attained during the
internship. Additionally, every intern is required to complete an evaluation
questionnaire on his/her assignment and to submit it to the May 18 Memorial
Foundation.
Interns must fulfill their duties and
abide by the rules and regulations of the program.
In case of illness or other circumstances
that might prevent the completion of the internship, interns will inform their
supervisors.
There is no expectancy of employment
at the end of the internship and interns cannot apply for any jobs or pursue a
higher degree until the termination of the internship.
Interns are supposed to work from 9 AM
to 6PM Monday through Friday and to carry out the duties assigned to them. They
receive a summer holiday and a special holiday in December. They are compelled
by the same duties and obligations as regular staff members; in particular, all
confidential and unpublished information obtained during the internship may not
be used by interns.
Sojourn
Expenses
Travel costs, airfare and living
expenses are provided by the Foundation. Housing will be provided but utilities
(telephone, electricity, and gas) will be paid by interns. Public health
insurance will be given to cover accidents/illness incurred during an
internship. If interns would like more personal coverage they are encouraged to
purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy before arriving in
Korea.
Requirements
Applicants should submit the following
documentation:
Completed, dated and signed internship
application form
Curriculum Vitae
A scanned copy of valid and not
expired passport
A write-up detailing your
expectations, objectives, and interest in the International Internship Program
(not more than two pages).
An official endorsement letter from
your superior or head of your organization.
An endorsement/referral letter from
any alumni/contact/network of the Foundation in your country or abroad.
A copy of your full academic tran from your current university or
learning institution or other universities or institutions which you graduated
from earlier; a written sample
of research work or an abstract of academic papers (3-10 pages maximum).
Please send all the documentations
listed above with the application form as scanned documents either in PDF
format or as WORD attachments.
Application Deadline
November 1, 2012 until January 11,
2013
Notification
Selected candidates will be informed
within the 4th week of January 2013. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified
by email and are encouraged to apply again the following year.
Contact
Solidarity Team
The May 18 Memorial Foundation
Postcode 502-260 Naebangro 152 5·18 Memorial Culture Center Seo-Gu,
Gwangju, Republic of Korea
Phone: +82 62 360 0520
Fax: +82 62 360 0519
Email: 518interns@gmail.com
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