Country: Israel
Closing date: 01 Apr 2016
Time Commitment: 22 weeks.
Hours/Week: 20-30 hours per week
Reports to: Higher Education Coordinator
*Please note all ARDC internship positions are UNPAID. We do not provide accommodation, travel or health insurance
Organization and Program Background: The African Refugee Development Center (ARDC) is a non-profit organization founded in 2004 by refugees and Israeli citizens to assist, support, and empower refugees and asylum seekers in Israel. ARDC seeks to ensure access to basic social services, and to facilitate refugee and asylum seeker integration, self-sufficiency and ownership in matters affecting their lives. ARDC advocates for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers and for a humane and fair Israeli asylum policy.
The Practical Refugee Education Program (PREP) supports refugee and asylum seeker adults by providing access to educational programs. Our programs are designed to help those desiring to improve language and communication skills, and pursue higher education options in order to increase self-esteem, promote self-sufficiency, and facilitate integration into Israeli society.
Scope of Position:Higher Education Caseworkers work with asylum seekers who are interested in pursing university degrees, vocational and/or technical training, and scholarships. Each caseworker has a caseload of about 10-20 clients and will continuously work with schools in Israel, abroad and online. They may also support fundraising activities for scholarships and the planning and coordination of special workshops.
Main Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the application process by advising students in finding programs in Israel and abroad suited to their needs and interests
- Help organize and arrange necessary document verification and tests
- Locate and secure scholarship funds for students
- Maintain communication with alumni clients to ensure success and respond to any challenges
- Facilitate new partnerships with schools and embassies to strengthen the Higher Education program
- Act as a PREP ambassador for workshops, trainings and informational events
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
- Comfortable working with refugees and asylum seekers from a variety of backgrounds, including those with limited formal education and/or literacy skills
- Fluent English is mandatory, Hebrew is an advantage, Arabic is an advantage
- Ability to adapt to changing situations, comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Responsible, flexible, and dedicated
How to apply:
Please fill in the application form (available at this link) and send with your CV to volunteer@ardc-israel.org . Please save your documents as PDF and label as follows:
CV - First name, Surname CV (e.g. John Smith CV)
Application Form - First name, Surname Form (e.g. John Smith Form)