International Movement for a Just World (JUST) - Internships

Since the internship programme was launched in 2004, we have had 14 interns, half of them from abroad, and they have contributed immensely to the well-being and development of the organization, from editorial assistance in the compilation of essays for publication to helping with background research for the production of a slide presentation on JUST’s ten year struggle. These examples are by no means exhaustive and due to the wide-ranging activities that JUST is constantly involved in, interns can expect to have their training to reflect this diversity and versatility.

Any person who is above the age of 18 years may apply for Internship with JUST.

JUST does not provide any financial assistance for travel, board or lodging.

An allowance of RM200.00 per month may be paid to an intern.

An intern shall observe a minimum of 40 working hours per week.

Benefits of Internship

No doubt interns will reap tremendous benefits during their tenure with JUST. Such skills cultivated during their training as organizational management, leadership, interpersonal communication, team-building and work ethics rank as equally important as academic credentials acquired through the traditional university curriculum and will enhance their personal and career prospects while simultaneously be of great service to their own universities.

Interns can also expect to gain other benefits from their internship:

Global and international outlook

The fact that many of JUST’s interns hail from abroad provide immense opportunity for local students to engage in cross-cultural and inter-civilizational dialogue among their peers.

Work alongside prominent members of society

As JUST regularly holds talks and programmes by public personalities, interns will have first-hand encounter with these learned individuals thereby exposing them to the dynamics of policy-making and decision-making even before they enter the labour market.

Social networking

The bonds forged during the internship too need not end with the tenure of office. Indeed, many who have participated in our previous events and programmes still maintain contact with one another even after many years since they part ways. The 2005 Young Leaders Programme participants, for example, started an online Yahoo! Group while another 2006 batch has created a blog page. JUST takes every effort to foster strong network ties among interns and others involved in our programmes and encourages the formation of informal groups and circles as well as social networking websites among them.

— Apply abstract theories and concepts to reality and see how they hold upInterns will have the chance to apply their knowledge gained through formal academic courses in real life and in manifold ways through our many programmes.

— Be part of the growing movement of civil societies demanding change and a more just global system

— Work skills –Interns will get real life experience in an office environment by acquiring unlimited practical skills.

— Referrals by respected intellectuals and activists –JUST will be happy to provide referrals or recommendation letters for interns who perform satisfactorily.