About Recruitment Details

CARA offers paid and unpaid internships to provide practical exposure to child protection, adoption procedures, rehabilitation, adoption agencies, child welfare policies and the CARINGS information system. Interns may assist with research, documentation, policy development and awareness materials under senior programme officers.

Duration: Unpaid internships generally last 4–6 weeks, with a minimum duration of one month. Paid internships are arranged in April–September and October–March slots.

Selection Process: Applications are shortlisted based on eligibility and reviewed by the concerned programme division and designated committee. A maximum of five paid and five unpaid interns may be accommodated at a time.

Other Benefits & Conditions: Internship completion certificates are issued to successful interns. The programme is full-time, requires confidentiality, and may involve field assignments. Travel expenses and TA/DA for fieldwork may be provided as decided by CARA. Employment is not guaranteed after completion.