Deadline: 8 January 2017
The Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations is seeking applications from young professionals and committed volunteers for its “CrossCulture Programme 2017”, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office to strengthen the networks between Germany and The Islamic Countries.
The programme offers a forum for open dialogue and mutual learning for all involved. The intercultural exchange fosters on-going dialogue and boosts the formation of networks between organisations in Germany and Islamic countries in a sustained manner.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should show a good command of English and a permanent involvement in an organisation or institution in one’s own country.
- Knowledge of the German language is an additional qualification, not a requirement.
- Applicants should be aged between 23 to 45 years.
- Currently enrolled university students will not be considered for selection.
- Furthermore the applicants must be in good health.
- Their physical as well as mental working capacity must be sufficient for the requirements of a longer stay abroad and the essential work requirements of the internship.
- Eligible applicants should have the nationality of one of the countries listed below.
How to Apply
- The following documents which are compulsory for the upload:
- a letter of motivation, describing reasons to apply for an internship in Germany, applicants expectations (experiences and learning) as well as the period most suitable for your participation
- CV with information about current professional position
- recommendation by home organisation, showing their interest for participation in the programme and their willingness to grant you a leave of absence
- a portrait photograph
- Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Uzbekistan.
For more information, please visit CrossCulture Programme 2017.