Paid Science-based Resource Development Intern in Israel

  Israel

Shefa-Amr

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: For a year

Description: R&D Center Interns work with the Galilee Society's scientists, lab technicians and local university students at the R&D Center. Interns work will focus on sustainable development projects and other scientific projects, such as the Appropriate Technologies for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Rural Middle East Areas project.

The USAID-funded project works to establish low-cost, efficient and replicable wastewater treatment and reuse systems. Other research opportunities may be available based on the applicant's skills and interests.

Intern responsibilities include:
* Maintaining contacts with USAID, project partners, and international organizations
* Organizing training workshops and partner meetings; and fundraising
* Assisting the Project Manager in writing and editing English-language letters, reports, meeting summaries, brochures, etc.

To apply, please contact us and submit the following:
* Cover letter
* CV (Resume)
* 2-3 page writing sample (showing your best writing capacity)
* 1 recommendation letter -or- contact information for 1 reference

Highlights:
Interns will get practical knowledge and experience from the following areas of focus:
* Development
* Health
* Environment
* Socio-Economic Conditions
* Water/Wastewater
* Environment
* Agriculture

Qualifications:
* Minimum BA/BS
* excellent English writing (native level only)
* computer literate
* knowledge of Middle East development issues
* Languages: English, with some Arabic preferred

Salary / Pay: Monthly Stipend 3000 NIS

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Israel Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Galilee Society's Mission Statement: The Galilee Society is The Arab National Society for Health Research and Services which strives to achieve equitable health, environmental, and socio-economic conditions for Palestinian Arabs in Israel.

Year Founded: 1982