Country: India
Closing date: 01 Apr 2018
India Intern Coordinator
Development in Action (DiA) is a UK charity which exists to promote global citizenship by improving understanding of and engagement in development issues amongst young people in the UK For over 20 years Development in Action (DiA) has promoted ethical overseas development experience through our India Internship placements.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join the team as the India Intern Coordinator (IIC). As well as preparing interns for their overseas placements, the IIC will be expected to travel to India and provide support to interns completing 2 month or 6 month placements with our partner NGOs.
For recruitment and training purposes the successful application will ideally need to be located within the UK. DiA will provide a monthly stipend and a contribution towards flights and visa costs.
Person Specification
Prior experience of travelling or working in India and a willingness to travel frequently.
Voluntary experience, preferably having supported interns or volunteers.
Enthusiastic and self-motivated with an ability to engage with people from all backgrounds.
Creative thinker with the ability to develop and communicate new solutions
Ability to work both within a team and independently
Key responsibilities
Intern Management
To act as the main point of contact for India Interns throughout the duration of their placement.
To prioritise the physical and emotional wellbeing of the volunteers and work to maximise their overall experiences as an intern.
Project Coordination:
To plan, coordinate and support with the delivery of pre-departure intern training and in-country orientation training.
To plan, coordinate and complete visits to placement partners and support with the effective monitoring and reporting of intern activities.
To maintain regular contact with the India team in the UK and provide updates about procedures.
Relationship Management:
To develop strong working with relationships with our Interns and partner NGOs in India.
To be able to deal with challenging situations effectively and in a sensitive manner.
To represent DiA in a professional manner at all times.
To provide support and guidance to interns to ensure that they document their experience over the duration of the placement.
Digital Communication
- To assist the UK committee in sharing and promoting volunteer and partner organisations.
Duration: 3 - 4 Months, departing in June 2018 (flexible working hours)
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter to India@developmentinaction.org with the subject line IIC APPLICATION by 01st April.
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter to India@developmentinaction.org with the subject line IIC APPLICATION by 01st April.
Interviews will be completed via Skype with flexible dates.