Research Assistant
Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Start date: Immediately
Duration: 4-8 weeks
Hours per week: 20

Application Deadline: September 15, 2008
To apply, please click here
Please clearly mention in your application to which internship program you are applying for.

Program Description:
This 4 week intern program is designed to provide opportunities for young professionals to participate in research, under the guidance of Athgo’s Internship Director.
The research internship introduces students to a variety of research methods, vast resources, and data compilation techniques. Research themes will be related to topics associated with Athgo’s global forums and Innovation and Capacity Building Centers. The internships will consist of multiple research assignments, which will vary in their breadth and duration.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Microsoft Office – particularly Excel and Word, Power Point a plus
• Excellent written English

About Athgo:
Athgo is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization (NGO) committed to educating and engaging young people in core aspects of social, political, and economic developments that lead to peace and prosperity. Our mission is to provide innovative young people with the necessary resources to make positive, lasting contributions to their local communities and to the global society.
Athgo internships are unpaid. All interns receive certificates of completion and become members of Athgo’s Alumni Network. For candidates who wish to receive course credit for their internship, Athgo will work directly with the intern and a representative from their academic institution.

Application:
To apply, please click here
Please clearly mention in your application to which internship program you are applying for.