INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Objective of the Program
The Internship Program of ASK is an initiative to build the capacities of students and individuals wanting to understand the development sector, by providing them with an opportunity to gain practical work experience related to their academic program or future work in a field related to ASK's mission.
ASK considers the internship program as a wonderful opportunity for mutual learning. The ideas and experiences, which the interns bring with them, add value to our interventions and strengthen the capacities of the team members. In addition, to enable ASK to benefit from the work undertaken by Interns.
Program Description
The interns are free to choose to work with any of the program units, depending upon their interests and objectives. Once the choice is made, the intern will be required to develop a comprehensive understanding on the planning and implementation of that project. It is expected that the intern is able to identify role for self in the project after the comprehensive understanding, which should correspond with the objective of the project. For instance the intern can get involved in the planning for next phase of the project, writing proposals to enhance the reach of the target group, network with govt. and non-government agencies or multi-laterals or bilateral for the cause, etc.
Since ASK works on a number of different issues, there are a number of options to choose from, and the intern could be a part of one of the following opportunities or many more…
Qualifications
Typically Interns are undergraduate or graduate students studying in the area of social work, social sciences, social development and other related disciplines. Interns must be interested to work in the development sector in India, and be eager to learn from the field realities. In addition, they must be able to work fairly independently and demonstrate initiative and flexibility to effectively benefit from the internship programme
Language skills: The intern should be able to read, write and speak in English effectively. The ability to converse in Hindi would be an added advantage. The language used by the community of the project areas is Hindi, while the communication in the head office is in English.
Financial Aspects
The ASK Internship Program operates on a non-remunerative basis. Since ASK is a self supported NGO we charge a nominal fee to facilitate the internship program. The costs connected with an intern's participation in the Program must be borne by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to the intern; or by the intern, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation etc during his internship.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the Internship Program then please submit the internship application form together with your Curriculum Vitae, and a general statement of purpose to indicate why an internship is being sought, and what is expected from the experience and areas of interest. The application should be sent to:
Internship Program
Association for Stimulating Know How (ASK)
V- 30/3 DLF - III, Gurgaon - 122002.
Phone: 0091- 0124-4060353/4060354
Fax: 0091-0124-4060355
E-mail: ask@askindia.org
