Call for Application for Y-PEER International Internship Program

Posted on:  January 30, 2019

Y-PEER Asia Pacific Center call for application for the ” Y-PEER International Internship Program” for the year 2019.

Background:

Y-PEER is a network of Young People and Organizations working in the sector of Young Peoples’ Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) & other issues through Peer Education approach since 1999 AD. It is currently working in more than 50 countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Y-PEER Regional Centers are based in Thailand, Jordan, and Bulgaria.

Y-PEER Asia – Pacific was established in 2009 and the Asia Pacific Center was established in 2016. Currently, Y-PEER Asia Pacific Center supports Y-PEER national networks, partner organizations and individuals working on issues of SRHR. Today, in the region, we have more than 10 Y-PEER national networks in the region.

Y-PEER International Internship Program was launched in 2017 with the objective to involve young people at the grassroots level – to work more closely with Y-PEER centers and other young people and organizations across the region. The internship program aims to increase young people’s knowledge and understanding of SRHR and youth empowerment.  This year, Y-PEER International is looking to select 4-6 young people from across the region to be part of the internship program.

Location: Y-PEER National office or desired location in the home country

Eligible: Countries from Asia Pacific Region

Eligible Age: 18- 24

Main Tasks:

  • To provide support on updating websites of Center of national networks
  • To provide support on the regional and national events
  • To support existing works and create new ideas to promote peer education and SRHR.
  • To support existing and new campaigns

Skills Required:

  • Basic knowledge of  google drive, newsletter design
  • Basic Knowledge of SRHR ( Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights)
  • Ability to work in a team and basic skills to update website and poster will be benefits

Benefits:

  • Financial remuneration for specific works*
  • Learn the skills of webpage design and other design
  • Increase networking with young people across Asia-Pacific and beyond
  • Certificate

Commitment: Minimum 12 Hours Per Week

Duration: 3-6 Months

Process: Fill the online form and send the updates CV at

ypeerap@ypeerap.org ccing ypeer.asiapacific@gmail.com

Link to apply: http://bit.do/ypeerinternship

Deadline: 06 Feburary , 2019 ( 15:00 Hrs, Bangkok Time)