Apply to the NEED Model Farm Initiative School!

We are now accepting applications for the Model Farm Initiative School 2012-2013. Please note: the program this year has been extended to 10 months (previously six months). We encourage qualified candidates to apply. Please read the criteria carefully below.

Apply Today! Deadline has been extended to Feb. 14, 2012.

Download the application: English | Burmese

All applications and recommendation forms should be submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Applicants to the Model Farm Initiative School (MFI) must fulfill the following criteria:

Must possess a legal passport from Burma
Ages 20 to 28 years old
Fluent in Burmese Language (reading, writing, speaking)
Proficient in English Language (reading, writing, speaking)
Must have a local, community-based organization as a sponsor for the program
Must submit at least 1 letter of recommendation with application (in Burmese or English)
Background and/or work experience in agriculture, renewable energy and/or natural resource management
At least 1 year of work (or volunteer) experience in community or economic development
Basic computer and word processing skills
Must be able to respect religious and ethnic diversity, and gender equality
Motivated, self-starter and hard-working
Willing to engage, work and live in a communal setting and work in a team
Critical thinker and possess good problem-solving skills
Commitment to work in community for at least one year after completion of MFI training

Application Process Important Dates:

Date	Deadline	Remarks
November 2, 2011	Application Process Opens	Application available for download on NEED website.
February 14, 2012	Final deadline for applications	All applications submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
February 14 – March 30, 2012	Applicants are contacted for an interview and an English language test.	The interview will be conducted in person or by phone. All applicants must take an English language test.
April 1, 2012	Accepted applicants are notified.	Applicants notified if they are on the waiting list.
April 13, 2012	Deadline for acceptance of attendance to MFI program.	Waiting list applicants are notified of acceptance, if space available.
April 1-May 15, 2012	Accepted applicants must start application process for passport.	NEED-Burma does NOT cover the costs of obtaining a passport. NEED-Burma will reimburse applicants for visa costs.
June 18-24, 2012	MFI Students arrive at NEED-Burma	All applicants must arrive before the start of orientation (June 25).