• 2024-10-15

Call for a Regional Internship Program is open!

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe - RYDE

We are pleased to announce a great opportunity for 5 young people from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia and Serbia to attend a paid internship in civil society organizations from Western Balkans.

If you are a young person who wish to gain firsthand experience in civil society in Belgrade, Pristina, Tirana or Skopje in a period of two months, learn about European integration, contribute to youth participation and structured dialogue and connect with young people from the region, apply for internship at this link.

Deadline for submitting applications is 29 October 2024.

• You are an ideal candidate if you:

• are last year student or a graduate of age 20-30 from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia or Serbia
• are interested in the work of civil society organizations (CSOs)
• have a general understanding of the EU integration process in the Western Balkans and a strong interest in rule of law, human and minority rights and youth issues
• have previous experience in youth initiatives and civil sector (preferably)
• are adaptable to working in a multicultural environment
• are capable for working in a team but also independently
• possess good knowledge of English – oral and written
• have a solid Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Who is providing internship and when?

In Belgrade - Center for Democracy Foundation, starting at the beginning of November 2024

In Pristina - Kosovar Stability Initiative, starting at the beginning of December 2024

In Tirana - Academy of European Integration and Negotiations and Youth Act Center, starting at the beginning of December 2024

In Skopje - NGO Info Center, starting in the second half of November 2024

Please note that you cannot apply for a two-month internship with the CSO located in your economy. You CAN apply for internship in more than one city/CSO. Each of the listed organizations will provide internship to one intern from the region.

What do we as CSOs hosting the interns offer?

You will attend a two-month mentoring program and gain knowledge in several areas:

• Advocacy and communication
• Human rights, with focus on social and economic rights, youth participation, SDGs, European integrations and other relevant reform processes
• Project management
• CSO task management
• Networking and establishing partnerships
• Event organization

We will introduce you to cultural and entertaining events and facilitate your becoming familiar with local people and culture.

We will assist you to expand your peer and colleague network.

What do we expect from you as an intern?

• To be committed to your tasks
• To contribute your time, energy and motivation to the best of your capabilities
• To participate in the entire period of paid internship program

How can you apply?

To apply for internship in Belgrade, Pristina, Skopje and Tirana, please use the link. To complete the application, please prepare your:

• CV (no longer than 2 pages)
• Motivation letter (no longer than 2 pages)

Additional information

Following the application phase, the shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview. If you are selected for an interview, please note that it will be held in English.

Following the interview phase, the successful candidates will be contacted shortly to provide information/documents for completion of the preparation process.

We as CSOs organizing the internship will provide the selected intern with accommodation, meals, one round trip to the city of CSO location, local transport and health insurance.

The selected candidates/interns will sign a contract with CSOs organizing the internship, who are solely responsible for fulfilling the rights and obligations of the intern.

Period for submitting applications: 15 October – 29 October 2024

For additional questions on internship, you may contact:

In Belgrade, Center for Democracy Foundation -> mina@centaronline.org

In Pristina, Kosovar Stability Initiative -> brikene_hoxha@iksweb.org

In Skopje, NGO Info center -> elena@nvoinfocentar.org.mk

In Tirana, Academy of European Integration and Negotiations -> mona.xhexhaj@aien.al

and Youth Act Center -> director@youthact.al

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our communities and organizations where you will create new experiences, have intercultural exchange and contribute to reduction of prejudices among youth in the region. Join us!

Internship is being organized as part of the Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe - RYDE, funded by European Union.