Entity Green Training
Amman | Jordan
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A community development internship in Jordan. Interns will assist with vocational training, affordable housing programs, and income-generating activities such as recycling.
Interns will be working on projects in disadvantaged communities and, as such, will learn how to juggle a variety of different levels of work. Tasks will include developing high level plans, carrying out administrative work, and implementing projects in the communities that EGT works in.
About the Organization
Entity Green supports livelihood generation in Jordan through vocational training, affordable housing, and income generating activities such as recycling.
Their philosophy can be summed up in three points:
- Vocational training programs in isolation do not create livelihoods, an integrated approach is needed.
- Community-based solutions will always be more effective than large-scale imposed ones, as evidenced by our waste management and recycling programs.
- We can lessen our negative impact on the local and global environment, and even turn that impact into a positive one with simple and intentional actions.
Job Description
Interns will be working on projects in disadvantaged communities and, as such, will learn how to juggle a variety of different levels of work. Tasks will include developing high level plans, carrying out administrative work, and implementing projects in the communities that EGT works in.
For more information, please contact the Regional Director, Michele Justice, at ..
# of Positions per term
1
Start Dates
Any
Duration of Internship
Up to 6 months
Academic Background
Undergraduate or graduate students with background in engineering, urban planning, design, architecture, accounting, finance, agriculture, website design, or community development.
Skills/Experience
Required: Good social skills, ability to work independently.
Preferred: Waste Management Background, Urban Planning/Design/Architecture, Accounting/Finance, Arabic, Product Design, Engineering (especially mechanical), Management, Tennis, Gardening/ Agriculture, Website Design/Programming.
Language Ability
Arabic would be extremely useful, but much of the administrative work is done in English.
Other Requirements
Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.
IE3 Program Fee
The program fee for the first term of any internship is $2,750 - $2,950. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE3 page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.
Estimated One-Time Expenses
| Expense Type | Price |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $2,000 international airfare |
| Visa Fees | 10JD at the airport |
| Recommended Immunizations |
*See Additional Cost Information below.
Estimated Monthly Expenses
| Expense Type | Price/month |
|---|---|
| Housing | 150 JD |
| Food | 200 JD |
| Local Transportation | 100 JD |
| Recreation | Varies |
| Personal Expenses | 50 JD |
Additional Expense Information
Interns living in the provided apartment will be close enough to walk to work. When going out in the community, teams typically travel in company vehicles.
More information is forthcoming. Please contact the Regional Director, Michele Justice (.) if you are interested in applying for this internship.
Although the official application deadline for Fall term is April 15th, 2009, applications for this internship will be accepted until May 15th, 2009. PLEASE NOTE: if you plan to apply for an IE3 scholarship, your completed application for both the internship and the scholarship must be received by the end of the day on April 15th. No late scholarship applications will be considered.
Last Updated on Apr 09, 2009