About the Organization

In 2005, Ruwwad was launched with the specific intent of putting entrepreneurship in the service of community development. By creating successful partnerships with government, civil society, and community organizations, Ruwwad has been able to position itself within a unique community empowerment model that is able to respond to Jabal Natheef community’s needs.

The Mission of Ruwwad is:
We are committed to fulfilling our civic responsibility and to helping our societies meet the challenge of development and progress.

We are committed to empowering marginalized communities through youth activism, civic engagement, and education.

We are committed to fostering creative partnerships between the private sector, civil society, government, and the communities themselves.

We are committed to pursuing solutions whose impact is fundamental and life changing.

To learn more about this organization, please visit their website: http://ruwwad.jo/

Job Description

Interns will work in some or all of the following areas:

Developing program events; finding and organizing speakers for Ruwwad’s Dardashat (Speaker Program).

Assisting with the community newspaper/website – developing content, writing pieces, interviewing community members.

Developing curriculum and implementing projects for community programs.

Working with youth on a daily basis on specific projects that include arts, writing, reading, acting etc.

Conducting research on various aspects of the community in order to better identify their needs and develop programs that fulfill these needs.

Teaching English.

# of Positions per term

1

Start Dates

Any

Duration of Internship

3-6 months

Academic Background

Sociology, History, Child Development, Development Studies, Community Health, Middle Eastern Studies, Languages, etc.

Skills/Experience

The following skills may help or be developed during the internship:

Working within a team

Arabic Language skills

Working within a community

Computer and IT skills

Research skills

Community development

Working within the development community

Language Ability

Arabic will be used regularly at Ruwwad, in that most members will have a low level of English skills.

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.
ALL ESTIMATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

IE₃ Program Fee

The IE₃ program fee is $3450 for the first term for both in-state and out-of-state students and $1000 for each additional term, regardless of credit earned. You do not pay tuition for the term(s) you are abroad. 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	$2000
Visa Fees	3-month tourist visa for 10 JD
Recommended Immunizations

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	$250-$300 USD
Food	$200-$300 USD
Local Transportation	$100-$200 USD
Recreation	$150 USD
Personal Expenses	$100 USD

Compensation

None

Field Notes Postings:

A weekend event in Jordan by Elizabeth Cassidy: Oregon State University student interning with Ruwwad in Jordan (September 20, 2010)