India

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grfdt-research-internship-2021.pdf
Country of Opportunity
India
Type of Appointment
Internships
Closing Date

Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT) is a Delhi based international academic and policy think tank working on broad range of areas such as migration policies, transnational linkages of development, human rights, culture and gender to mention a few. GRFDT has active geographical presence in almost all parts of the world. Within eight years of short span of foundation, GRFDT has commissioned a number of research projects, organized more than hundred talks, seminars and conference of national and international stature, and has regularly published periodicals such as journals and newsletter, research monographs, web articles, commentary, interviews, news and other documents for the benefits of scholars working on international migration and Diaspora in particular and overall academia in general.

Detailed activities of the GRFDT can be accessed from the organizational website www.grfdt.com. In 2021, GRFDT intends to engage research interns to work in the broader areas of international migration and diaspora. The initial period of engagement is six months, this can be further extended, if performance is satisfactory.

Desired Skills: Master, M.Phil. or PhD level students from diverse backgrounds are eligible. Candidates with the knowledge of Migration and Diaspora related issues and familiarity with the current happenings around the world would be preferred. Basic knowledge of MS Office is mandatory. Computer or Laptop with good internet connectivity is essential as interns will work from their home.

Language: Proficiency in English

Benefits: Exposure to the vast class of intelligentsia around the globe and will be mentored in various research and writing skills and a range of organizational skills that includes planning, monitoring, evaluation, management, coordination and administration skills.

Special Note: GRFDT encourages candidates from all diverse backgrounds without any limitations of gender, nationality, disabilities, culture, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity.

Submit your application- https://forms.gle/ygKwdtEPzgekSuiF7

Application Deadline: 31 March 2021 (Midnight, GMT+ 5:30)

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On 31 December 2019, a cluster of pneumonia of unknown etiology was reported in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of the People’s Republic of China. On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) emergency Committee declared the illness known as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and on 11 March declared it a pandemic.

For the latest information regarding the spread of the pandemic and the relevant public health advice please see here: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

Up to date information on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mobility can be found here: https://migration.iom.int/​​

Opportunities/Vacancies

It is natural that when disaster strikes many of us want to drop everything and do everything we can to help. However, the humanitarian responders have specific needs in terms of skills, knowledge, experience, and expertise. Below are some specific opportunities to support the work on the ground based on the needs of the humanitarian actors responding to the emergency.

Post Opportunities

We believe that collectively diaspora can be an accelerator in Ukraine’s recovery, and individually everyone can contribute to it  — even a few hours of your time remotely can make a change for Ukrainians in need.

We also would like to learn more about you. Your skills. Your interests. Whatever you do best and are willing to share with others.

Fill out the form, and we will understand better how you can help rebuilding Ukraine.

 

  • Maybe you could spend a few hours each month, providing online consultations for a small Ukrainian business?
  • Maybe you could mentor Ukrainians left without income on how to find remote employment?
  • Maybe you can provide psychological consultation to people who experience war trauma?
  • Maybe you could connect Ukrainian entrepreneurs to the markets in the country where you live now?
  • Maybe you can teach English to Ukrainians who will then use it to apply for new jobs?

Such opportunities are endless and all of them will help Ukrainians to be more resilient and to weather the coming storms.

We are looking for a wide range of expertise from mental health professionals to business consultants. It will take you only 5 minutes to fill out the form and after that IOM  will be in touch with you to discuss possible cooperation and match your expertise with the needs we see on the ground.

Donate your expertise. A few hours of your time to build Ukraine’s resilience.

Not all of us have the opportunity to drop everything and leave our day to day lives to support response efforts in person but we can still help our communities affected by the pandemic by supporting first responders working to save lives and safeguard health. IOM is on the ground, providing critical assistance, but more support is needed.

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