Junior and senior year students, MA students and graduates of the University of Georgia have an opportunity to apply for a project assistant intern position in one of the companies within the framework of the summer internship program.

Main responsibilities:

• Compose correspondence, reports, presentations, speeches, minutes, rough drafts,
• transcriptions, etc.;
• Assist in research, analysis, and writing in the course of preparing various documents (policy briefs, statements, etc.);
• Provide translations, revisions, and feedback for different kinds of documents;
• Assist in fundraising and project proposal development;
• Assist in building relations and communicating with donors, government agencies, academia, and private sector representatives;
• Assist in the organisation of events (conferences, workshops, regional/national meetings, etc.); and
• Other duties and initiatives as they arise

Main requirements:

• Currently be enrolled in, or have recently graduated from (i.e. graduated within the last twelve months), a bachelor’s (3rd and 4th year of study) or master’s program in life sciences, earth sciences, environmental studies, or another relevant degree;
• Be fluent in Georgian and English (reading, speaking, and writing). Note that English-language proficiency will be tested;
• Be experienced in writing analytical pieces (desirable);
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Be able to work in a multicultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities of the Caucasus region. 

Personal competencies and skills:

• Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills;
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal (presentation);
• Demonstrate well-developed research skills;
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Demonstrate a high level of organizational skills, as well as great attention to detail;
• Be able to multitask and work quickly and calmly in high-pressure situations; and
• Be efficient, adaptable, responsible, and self-motivated.

Working Conditions:

• Duration - Three to six months, with a one-month probation period. The duration of each particular internship will be personally negotiated and agreed upon with each intern;
• Location - The three positions are located in Tbilisi;
• Working Hours - Part-time: 20-30 hours per week;
• Payment - Interns are not financially remunerated, however, based on an evaluation of the work they complete, Sustainable Caucasus might provide a financial reward in certain cases;
• Start Date: Anticipated start date – 20 April 2023

Additional information:

• Information about the employer company see here. 

Please, send your CV and cover letter in English via email to: career@ug.edu.ge  till March 31, 2023. In the Subject line please indicate –Project Assistant Intern.

For additional information please contact the Office of Student Employment Support (address: UG 4th Building, Office #507 (first floor) career@ug.edu.ge Tel: 255 22 22, where you will be able to obtain assistance in improving your resume, preparing for an interview and obtaining skills necessary to better present yourself to a potential employer.