Internships


The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) invites highly motivated university students or recent university graduates with an interest in history education and peace education to join our office based in the Home for Cooperation, at the heart of Nicosia.

Interns provide support to the operations of the AHDR and are supported by the AHDR team that helps them to develop skills in research, project management and event organization. Interns provide research and administrative support and are expected to work on a wide range of projects. Interns will also assist in the preparation, management and delivery of events.

  • Proposed length of internship is 3 to 6 months, starting as soon as possible
  • The schedule and number of hours of selected interns can be discussed upon request on an individual basis.
  • All internships are unpaid: Costs such as housing, travel, living expenses, visa arrangements and medical insurance connected with the program must be borne by the interns.

The AHDR is a unique multi-communal, non-for-profit, non-governmental organization established in Nicosia in 2003. We embrace values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, the UNESCO aims on education, and the Council of Europe’s recommendations relevant to history teaching. At AHDR, you will have the opportunity to gain work experience in the field of history, history education and peace education. Join our team, develop new skills and connect with youth, educators and organisations in Cyprus and around the world.

Your tasks include:

  1.  Working closely with the AHDR Officers in the coordination of work plans and deliverables;
  2.  Managing Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Mailchimp (newsletter) accounts, answering enquiries (daily basis);
  3.  Cataloguing publications, updating database with contact lists: press, teachers, and members;
  4.  Research and analyse data;
  5.  Researching funding sources, overseeing the development of fundraising plans and write proposals;
  6.  Providing logistical and technical assistance with meetings and events;
  7.  Translation from Greek or Turkish to English and English to Greek or Turkish;
  8.  Attending networking activities and European level meetings and events;
  9.  Other related duties.

We are looking for someone who:

  • has experience/interest in history education and peace education
  • demonstrates commitment to the mission and objectives of the AHDR
  • has experience in project management, fundraising, events organisation, communication or working with networks
  • is a graduate or current student enrolled in a topic related to Education, History, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Social Sciences, Human Rights or any other related disciplines
  • has leadership, planning, project writing, analytical and organizational skills
  • has excellent intercultural communication skills and is diligent when delivering tasks
  • has experience in social media, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Outlook and websites
  • strong written and spoken English and Greek or Turkish
  • has enthusiasm and commitment
  • has flexibility and capability to work independently and in a team

We offer you:

  • Being full part of a dynamic team
  • Opportunity to work independently and take responsibility
  • Free Turkish or Greek courses during the duration of the internship
  • Discounts at the Home Café
  • Internal and external training opportunities
  • Possibility to travel abroad with projects
  • Possibility to use your internship for studies/research
  • Access to all AHDR resources and publications

Please note that the AHDR cannot provide work permits or support work permit applications.

At the moment the AHDR is accepting applications for interns. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by sending your CV and a letter stating your motivation to Giannis Minas at giannis.minas@ahdr.info. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.