Internship: The Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia (Dushanbe, Tajikistan)

Deadline for Applications: Ongoing Until Filled

The Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia – Tajikistan invites energetic and motivated graduate and undergraduate students to apply for our international internship program in Dushanbe.

Our internship program offers foreigners the chance to acquaint themselves with development work in Central Asia, a rapidly changing region comprising five separate countries. Participants gain experience in project implementation, research, and project evaluation. The program includes possible working trips to project sites. Previous participants have gone on to become major scholars in Central Asian studies and work for institutions like the UN and State Department. We accept interns at any time of the year, and are relatively flexible regarding the length of the internship.

Requirements:

  • He/she must express a deep interest in Central Asia and Tajikistan; as well as concerning the work of international organizations.
  • Proficiency in writing English; knowledge of Russian or Tajik is a plus.
  • Previous experience in international development projects is desirable.

Duration:  Three months

Mission: The candidate will assist the Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in his/her work. He/she will participate in identification of civil society needs in Tajikistan and the elaboration of a strategy which meets donors’ expectations. In addition, he/she will contribute to monitoring and evaluation of EFCA-Tajikistan’s current projects.

Additional Information 

The internship is an unpaid position. However, our office manager will provide support to find accommodation depending on your budget and preferences. Support to obtain a visa (invitation letter) will be provided.

Interested candidates should send a CV and a letter describing their availability, areas of interest, previous experience and internship expectations with the subject “EFCA Internship Opportunity” to the following addresses:

info@ef-ca.tj