The People For Change Foundation (Malta)
"a just, fair and inclusive society all members of which may reach their full potential unhindered by factors such as age, race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status."
The People For Change Foundation is a think thank based in Malta, which is committed to "to undertake research, advocacy and proactive action to promote social cohesion, respect for Human Rights and empowerment."
Their story starts in 2002, when the Malta witnessed the first wave of migrants and refugees coming from Sub-saharan Africa. Being Malta an emigratory country, there was the need to bring different layers of society to face the new policy and legal challenge. Since then, they have created a safe space for ideas to develop and nourish: debate, open discourse and a multi-layered collaboration can allow research outputs to be used for concrete change and policy recommendations in the field of migration, social integration and discrimination at the Maltese and European levels
Area of Work and Publications
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
What You Will Do As A Research and Projects Assistant. : ​
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Carrying out background research on different topics as relevant to the organisation’s projects and priorities - see below the current project of PfC
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Supporting the PfC team with research and drafting of reports.
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Supporting the development of project concept notes and proposals.
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Supporting the PfC team in achieving its strategic objectives.
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Are there any non-legal tasks the intern is expected to do?
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Supporting the PfC team in the organization of internal events.
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Attending external events and preparing follow-up internal notes to share with the PfC team.
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Supporting the coordination of the office and of the various projects.
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Supporting the PfC team in achieving its strategic objectives.
Eligibility Criteria:
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A Bachelor/Master student pursuing a degree in a relevant subject (social science, law, research methods, international relations, politics, management etc)
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Interest in human rights and the third sector, particularly in the fields of migration, asylum, equality, aid and youth.
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Open-mindedness and a positive attitude
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Enthusiasm and motivation
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Strong analytical skills
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Ability to work in a team, as well as to work independently on own initiative.
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Fluency in English - C1 minimum (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Knowledge of Maltese could be an advantage.
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Timing & Duration
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summer intake - from 19th July 2021until the end of August or the end of October (period 1 at UM)
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autumn intake - from September for a period up to 6 months
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Working Hours
The intern works 7.5h per day, from 9am to 5pm, including 30 min break, for a total of 37.5h per week.
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Location (in person/online)
Preferably in person at the offices of People For Change Foundation in Malta. However, due to the current covid-19 outbreak, People For Change Foundation is open to discuss remote positions.
Application procedure
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Apply via the INTERNaction form (click "Apply" on this page) - applications are open until 7.4.2021 12pm
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INTERNaction holds interviews and pre-select the best candidates
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Pre-selected candidates will have a zoom call with PfC staff
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PfC reviews the best successful candidates and establishes a first contact via email​
Financial Matters & Accommodation
The internship is not remunerated. The intern does not have to pay any fee to PfC.
PfC does not provide meals nor accommodations facilities, yet they have an Internship Handbook containing some useful information to help the intern to plan and get settled in Malta. .
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The intern has to cover transportation costs.
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Covid-19 related Requirements and Regulations
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Intern must abide by all health measures that are being implemented in Malta at the time of internship must be rigorously followed.
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PfC does not require mandatory vaccinations for interns, but they encourage to follow the minimum health standard and requirements upon arrival issued by the government, here are useful links:
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& for general information
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for arrival requirements
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for mandatory standards and guidance
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for airport advice
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