ANPUD INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 2019

[Total length of program & Level of Effort (LOE)]

Plan B: 12 weeks & 20 hours per week

NOTE: Plan B is an option available only for applicant who are either a Thai national OR a Bangkok-based expat with a valid and legal documents as required by the Thai Immigration Law. The appiicant may still choose Plan A.

ANPUD will not cover for flights and accommodation expenses of a Bangkok-based applicant. However, upon request of the intern by explaining a genuine reason, ANPUD secretariat will make an informed decision on the matter.

10/96 Trendy Building, Soi 13, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoei – 10110

Bangkok, Thailand

1. We (ANPUD) will pay for a low-fare return flight and a low-cost shared room for 6 weeks at a hotel or a hostel near from ANPUD office.
2. Each intern will be able to receive up to $1000 for the overall internship program. We will provide minimum US $500 as stipend to the interns. However, the remaining US $500 will be provided upon successful completion and performance assessment  of each intern.
3. We will purchase travel insurance plan for the intern who will be travelling to Thailand from their home countryin order to cover for your health and/or any other accidental costs (as listed in the purchased insurance policy) for the entire period of this program.
4. We will provide flexible hours of access to office computer on working days (Monday-Friday). However, we recommend bringing your own laptop OR iPad (post-2017 models preferred if iPad).
5. We will provide all the software’s/apps and install them on your laptop if they are needed in the process of designing/developing of campaign materials.
6. Interns should pay for local transportation, personal communications (top-up, mobile data, phone calls, etc.) and food during their stay in Bangkok. Any other expenses such as laundry, dry cleaning, personal shopping, sight-seeing (tour), etc. will also be the sole responsibility of the interns.
7. Interns will have to pay by themselves, the charges due to modification of the return ticket booking, for additional cost of visa or re-entry permit, for overweight baggage charges etc. In any case, please read your travel insurance policy carefully. (electronic copy of the insurance policy will be emailed)
8. This internship does not require any kind of domestic or international travel once the internship commences at the regional office of ANPUD in Bangkok, Thailand.
   

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• Assistance in drafting and producing campaign materials such as guiding notes, advocacy messages, memes, posters, etc.
• Assistance in editing and creating design layouts for briefs, short videos, social media contents, etc.
• Coordination with ANPUD’s country partners, particularly with WUD members in order to organize country-level activity.
• Attend the regional meetings that take place in Bangkok (to be accompanied by ANPUD staff).
• Write a blog about your experience and submit it to the ANPUD secretariat (will be assigned).
• Actively participate with an open-mind throughout the internship program period by contributing yours as well as respecting others ideas/concepts/view-points, etc.
• Other activities upon request of each intern (will depend on the performance of each intern)
  

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2.     Communities at heart: Passionate about serving communities by seeking to see things from the point of view of those we serve. Establishes good rapport and partnership with communities and stakeholders by gaining their trust and respect. Keeps everyone informed and values need-based and right-based approaches.

3.     Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision despite having some disagreements; accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

4.     Creativity: Actively seeks to improve the quality of own work. Problem solving and takes calculated risks on new/innovative ideas; Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches; Believes in radical changes through grassroots movement. Able to let go any past ideas, failures, regrets and able to offer second chance.

5.     Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Able to efficiently use Information Technology (IT) devices, particularly Computer (PC/Mac) and has previous experience of using key application software’s (or equivalent alternative software’s) such as Microsoft Office (word/excel/power point) and Adobe programs (Photoshop/Premiere Pro/In-design); Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks or its alternative uses. Shows willingness to learn new technology, especially Photo and video editing when it comes to learning/using computer software’s.

6.     Others (Desirable): Has at least 1 year’s of experience working with community-based; not-for-profit; non-governmental organizations (NGO). Is based in and fluently speaks (in addition to English) the local language of one or more of the countries namely Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka; & ability to organize activities in a short notice with participation of the women drug using communities in one of these countries

You should consider applying:

• If you are a woman who lives in one of the countries in South and Southeast Asian regions. [MUST BE TRUE in order to become eligible]
• If you are one of the WUD members who has at least openly identified yourself and have been involved with ANPUD and/or your national network;
• If you are a student of either one or more: Public Health, Social work, MIT, Law, political science, environment etc.
• If you are currently employed by a community-led organization for over a year and your job description includes the responsibilities defined for this internship program. However, your employer has to provide you paid leave and refer you for the internship so that you may return for the growth of the organization. (In this case, we may ask for a letter of no objection and leave from the employer organization).
• if you know that you have some or most of the key competencies;
• if you have working experience, especially related to performing similar responsibilities;
• if you have some experiences of using graphic design and video editing softwares like Adobe, Coreldraw, Affinity and others. (but not necessarily professionally involved)
• if you are ambitious for your career and have been thinking that you simply need a chance/opportunity to demonstrate your capacity;
• if you have been rejected for regional-level job opportunities particularly due to not having experience of working at regional organization with a diverse workforce.

If you are able to either support yourself financially or mobilize fund or get sponsorship confirmation in order to cover your personal expenses while living in Bangkok, as regardless of scholarship award and travel insurance provided by ANPUD, we cannot deny the fact that there are going to be personal expenses on local transportation, communication and daily diet, and not to mention the inevitable unexpected expenses. Personal expenses can at best be at its minimal range but at worst be much higher than the stipend provided by ANPUD.

In order to ensure that your application email is easily recognized by Bikas Please keep your email’s SUBJECT line:

“Application for Internship – Your Full Name/Country Name”

DOCUMENT 1:

RESUME 

Things to consider: 

• 2 pages maximum
• Send us your Resume ANNEX 1- Resume Template
• Please do not send us your Full CV.
• Make sure that your Resume is tailored to this announcement.

1. Please submit your application before 11:59 PM (Midnight) on 16 November 2019, Saturday.
2. ANPUD secretariat will review all the applications. Only the 2 selected applicants will be notified.