About the program:
ASEAN–Australia Counter Trafficking (ASEAN-ACT) continues Australia’s long running collaboration with ASEAN and its member states to end human trafficking in our region. The program works primarily on strengthening the justice sector response to human trafficking, while opening new partnerships with allied government agencies, civil society and business. It engages all 10 ASEAN Member States in some capacity and has national-level programming in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar (currently on hold), the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. ASEAN-ACT works to support ASEAN member states to implement the ASEAN Convention Against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (ACTIP).
Overview
ASEAN-ACT supports ASEAN member states to increase their capacity to implement their ACTIP obligations, in particular those that uphold victim rights. To achieve this, ASEAN-ACT has a work plan of cooperation with ASEAN Member States and relevant sectoral bodies particularly those that implement the Bohol TIP Work Plan and the Plan of Action to counter TIP. Assigned to ASEAN-ACT’s ASEAN Program, the internship will contribute to the achievement of EOPO1. The objectives of the internship program are as stated below. Open to current students and graduates of relevant fields, the internship will provide a real-world experience in international development.
Objectives
The objective of the internship is to provide a learning environment for the successful candidates in the following areas:
Areas of Responsibility and Reporting
Under the direction of the Program Director – ASEAN and in close cooperation with the ASEAN Program Coordinator, the ASEAN Program Intern shall be responsible for the following:
1. Assist in coordination with relevant partners, counterparts and ASEAN-ACT country teams in the implementation of project activities
2. Assist in documentation of activities such as but not limited to preparation of minutes of meeting, summaries, agenda and facilitation plans
3. Support to cursory analysis and review of documents
4. Asist in monitoring counter trafficking in persons-related affairs and other regional developments
5. Attend and summarise workshops, meetings and conferences and other events
6. Assist in organizing and managing meetings, workshops and conferences; and
7. Perform other related duties as requested from time to time.
Successful candidates shall submit regular progress updates to the Program Director-ASEAN.
Learning Experiences
In order to achieve the internship objectives, the successful candidates shall be exposed to coaching and mentoring sessions, brown bag exercises, debriefing sessions and other learning experiences.
Evaluation
To successfully complete the internship program, an evaluation exercise as agreed upon with the intern’s educational institution shall be undertaken. ASEAN-ACT and the educational institution shall agree on a competency-based rubric.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
1. Candidates:
a. Enrolled in the final or penultimate year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. bachelor’s degree or equivalent) or
b. Enrolled in a graduate school programme
c. Have completed a bachelor or graduate programme in the areas of law, political science, public management, development, international relations, ASEAN studies, or other related humanities and social sciences study.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with diverse stakeholders, including ASEAN-ACT team members
3. Demonstrated competence and efficiency in achieving tasks on time and according to plan
4. Demonstrated ability to develop trust and respect of partners, counterparts and team members
5. Strong analytical, verbal, and report writing skills in English; and
6. If selected, is able to secure the written agreement of their educational institution.
Desirable:
1. Evidence of student leadership posts; and
2. Excellent academic record.
How to Apply
Send an email to recruitment@aseanact.org with:
1. Cover letter stating intention to apply and summary of the ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’ selection criteria above
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Favorable recommendation from the Dean or the Head of the educational institution; and
4. The words ‘ASEAN Program Intern” must appear in the e-mail subject.
Position status: Open to students in their final or penultimate year of tertiary education
Duration: 1 semester or as appropriate
Location: Remote/home-based
ASEAN-ACT is committed to achieving workplace diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individual from minority groups, indigenous groups, People with a disability, women and ASEAN nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Cardno is committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection and bribery prevention. We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach, you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All Cardno staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Due to the expected volume of applications, only candidates under positive consideration will be notified.
Contact : recruitment@aseanact.org
