Internship Programme

The term “Intern” refers to a person who is attached to Iwokrama as part of a capacity building arrangement. This arrangement is either with another institution or on an individual basis. Iwokrama interns can earn credits while gaining real-life experience and working to protect one of the last 4 pristine tropical forests in the world.

Each year, Iwokrama will integrate internship positions into its work plans based on the availability of resources. Interns are normally sought through a process of advertisement in April in one or more of the national newspapers and on the Iwokrama website - with a deadline set in that process.

Interns work directly with an Iwokrama staff member but are expected to be self-motivated, creative, and willing to make a set time commitment based on project needs. Internships normally last from one to six months in duration at a minimum of 40 hours per week. Interns are expected to assist with basic office work. Repeat periods of internship are not normally encouraged. Upon completion of the internship project, the Intern is given an official letter of acknowledgement.

General Requirements

• Minimum age of 16 years
• Possession of appropriate residence or immigration status in Guyana
• Possession of appropriate health insurance coverage
• Being in a state of good health (the appointee will sign a statement to this effect in accepting the appointment)
• Fluency in the English language

Assignment Station

Headquarters in Georgetown and/or the Field Station, depending on the nature of the project adopted.

Obligations and Privileges

• Iwokrama will provide administrative and other resources to effectively carry out the tasks under the assigned project to Interns during the period of their assignment.
• nterns are eligible to participate in periodic activities of the Centre of educational, capacity-building or collaborative nature such as Brown Bag Lunch and Friends of Iwokrama presentations, and Foundation Day and public lectures.
• Interns are not staff members of the Iwokrama International Centre. An assignment as an Iwokrama Intern is a temporary appointment and is not designed to lead to a staff position within the Iwokrama International Centre.

Costs

Interns are expected to pay for their meals, accommodation, and transportation to and from the Field Station - at cost (i.e. nothing more than Iwokrama pays).  For information about current rates, please contact Ms. Melina Kalamandeen.