CfA: Internship opportunity-Center for Research and Policy Making

INTRODUCTION

"The Center for Research and Policy Making (CRPM)" is seeking an intern to perform a broad range of tasks. CRPM is one of the biggest and most prominent think tanks in Macedonia and is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace. Internships at CRPM are designed to provide participants with opportunities to grow professionally and personally. They are a chance to use academic knowledge in a practical environment, while learning and working alongside others that are passionate about their work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your tasks may include conducting targeted background research, tracking media coverage, assisting in the organization of training events and contributing to general office support duties, including updating of databases. There will of course be some overlap of duties, combining research and administrative tasks.

-Providing research assistance for forthcoming meetings, articles, reports and other CRPM public activities.
-Assisting with planning and organizing of CRPM events; assisting in finding and booking venues, researching potential speakers, arranging catering, contacting speakers, assisting at events, liasing with sponsors.
-Communicate on the behalf of CRPM with relevant stakeholders in the government, the media, business and civil society sector.
-Online, blogging, website and media communication tasks
-Various administrative tasks, such as post, photocopying, handling purchase of minor office supplies, etc.

CRITERIA

• A relevant university degree (Master's degree in public policy, political science, development studies, economics, international relations is a plus)
• Proficiency in the usage of computer, Microsoft office, (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SPSS, Access)
• Well-developed interpersonal and team working skills, works well under pressure
• Excellent communication and organization skills (HTML, Photoshop and journalism or website skills are a plus)

Candidates should be fluent in Macedonian with a good knowledge of English. Knowledge of regional languages such as Albanian, Serbian or Roma is a plus. Desirable qualifications also include a previous experience with event management.

Please send your applications to crpminternship@ yahoo.com Applications must be received by August 5th, 2009! Only short- listed candidates will be contacted. The duration of the internship is envisioned at three months. For more information please visit our website: www.crpm.org. mk