Voice of the Palestinian Civil Society

Terms of Reference For Internship at PNGO Network

PNGO Network Internship Program offers an internship to undergraduate and graduate students at PNGO Network office in Ramallah. The internships typically run for 3 to 6 months, but shorter or longer period may be agreed upon.

Internships at PNGO Network are highly relevant for students in the fields of Middle East Studies, Law, Human Rights, Political and Social Science, Anthropology, Communication and/or Journalism. The program provides an opportunity for individuals to gain practical experience by working on the ground with Palestinian civil society to promote Democracy, human rights and social Justice and social change. PNGO chooses applicants who will most benefit from the experience as well as those who can contribute the most to the organization, based on their skills and interests and PNGO's current needs. PNGO consider intern applications to work in Monitoring and documentation, Media and Administration.

Working hours at PNGO office is from 9am-5pm. Weekend is Fridays and Sundays, with possible adjustments. No salary is paid,  (you must arrange your own funding for all costs associated with their internship).

Intern duties and Responsibilities:

The interns will mainly assist the program manager carrying on a combination of the following tasks:

1. Assist in international advocacy activities and campaigns.
2. Follow up on the UN and EU sessions and Forums on the question of Palestine.
3. Drafting various releases, statements and position documents
4. Assist with the update and the development of the website.
5. Assist in writing and editing reports and the news of the Network.
6. Attending and drafting minutes of meetings between PNGO and international delegations on various issues of the Palestinian civil society.
7. Assist in Fundraising for PNGO Network.
8. Follow up and formatting press review.

In addition, based on PNGO needs, the interns will assist the program manager with more content-oriented tasks:

1. Designing information materials
2. Gathering information and drafting notes/reports/up-dates on specific issues
3. Reading and summarizing reports on Palestinian Civil Society.
4. Ad hoc activities

The intern should provide PNGO with a brief written report about his/her activities and learning at the end of the internship.

Intern Qualifications:

Higher Education Degree (Middle East Studies, Law, Political and Social Science, Human Rights, Anthropology, Communication and/or Journalism - other degrees may also be considered)

1. Familiarity with the history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is essential.
2. Fluent in written and spoken English.
3. Computer Literacy and familiarity with word-processing program is essential.
4. Self-motivated, well organized, able to work independently and fast.
5. Two References (names and contact details of persons having known you in a professional capacity).

Languages skills required:

The working languages of PNGO Network are Arabic and English. Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic and other languages is helpful, but not required.

To apply

Applicants must submit, in four separate attachments, a cover letter, current CV, and two references (names and contact details of persons having known you in a professional capacity) to pngonet@pngo.net . Please indicate the dates of your envisaged internship. It is recommended to submit the application at least three months before the suggested starting date of the internship. PNGO strives to inform all candidates of the decision with regard to their application at least two months before the requested starting date of the internship. PNGO will help the successful applicants with the logistic issues.

In case some applicants are not accepted for an internship at PNGO for some reasons, they 

can ask PNGO to add their needed information on PNGO's website. So, applicants will have 

more chances to be accepted as interns by PNGO member and non-member organizations
visiting the website. 

For further information  please Contact:

PNGO Network, Ramallah, Palestine P.O. Box 2232

Tel: +970-2-2975320, +970-2-2975321

Fax: +970-2-2950704

Email: pngonet@pngo.net