Youth In Partnership 2010-11
Internship Job Descriptions and Qualifications


Please note the following about the job descriptions: 

  • Coady’s selection process is organized so that our selection committee, in consultation with our partner Host Organizations, makes the best match between the selected intern’s background and skills, and the expressed needs of our partners overseas.
  • Please review the brief job descriptions and desired qualifications for our 20 internships and select your top 2 choices. During the interview, you will be asked for your preferences, and to explain why you feel you are a suitable candidate for these specific internships.
  • Selected interns are not guaranteed to receive an offer for their preferred internship posting, but rather, must be open to accept any internship we deem suitable for you.
  • Slight alterations may be made to the nature of the job description.
  • The “ideal qualifications desired” serves only as a guide.
  • Please don't send us any questions about the specific internships until the day of your interview.

BCC (Botswana Council of Churches)

The intern will work with faith-based organization BCC on the implementation and support of their Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) and Male Peer HIV/AIDS Awareness projects. The ASRH project aims to improve young people’s ability to make informed and healthy decisions about their sexual and reproductive health (SRH). With the full involvement of parents and community leaders, the partnership will have several overarching themes, including issues of positive gender relations, empowerment of girls, poverty and HIV prevention and associated stigma. The project will also provide parents with information and communication skills to help them better discuss ASRH issues with their children. The Male Peer HIV/AIDS Awareness project is a training of trainers program, where men are taught about HIV and AIDS and are given education and prevention tools to pass on to the male clients. As such most of this project’s works is largely monitoring and evaluating.

Job Title: Project Officer

Job Description:

  • conduct monitoring and evalution of AsRH and Male Peer Projects
  • assist bcc with data collection and management for asrh and male peer projects
  • Document lessons learned based on culture, ethnicity and socialisation
  • prepare quarterly reports on asrh and male peer projects for staff and donors
  • sociological expertise


Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of hiv/aids issues
  • have an interest in adolescent sexual and reproductive health issues
  • data management experience
  • monitoring and evaluation skills
  • computer and it skills
  • report writing skills

BOFWA (Botswana Family Welfare Association)

BOFWA provides information and services on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). The approach specifically targets young people who are vulnerable to HIV infection due to unprotected sex which also leads to unplanned pregnancy which comes with psychological, social and physical consequences. BOFWA believes that knowledge on Sexual and Reproductive Health and access to such services are fundamental human rights.  BOFWA also believes that a balance between the population of the world, its natural resources and productivity is a necessary condition for human happiness prosperity and peace.
BOFWA's objectives include: 
  • to collect and advance information on Sexual and Reproductive Health issues and responsible parenthood in the interest of family welfare and community well-being
  • to advocate for, and promote the provision of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
  • to promote the right to knowledge and the practice of family planning as a basic human right
  • to promote and provide training to the Association's Volunteers in the implementation of its programmes
The intern will work with BOFWA to ensure that information management and dissemination is efficient and effective in order to increase communication among staff members and relevant stakeholders.  
 
Job Title:  Technical Assistant
 
Job Description:
  1. conduct computer training (MS Word, Excel, publisher, access and powerpoint) for bofwa service delivery officers and staff
  2. produce quarterly bulletins for information sharing with community,partners and donors
  3. assist management in compiling presentations and reports 
  4. Maintain and update bofwa’s existing website
  5. establish an online youth discussion forum
 
Qualifications:
·         background in marketing, communications, web design or it
·         knowledge and interest of hiv/aids issues and youth
·         strong computer, it and web management skills
·         interpersonal and communication skills
·         information management and networking skills

HCH (Holy Cross Hospice)

The intern will research, write and submit funding applications for various projects which address the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) as implemented by the Hospice. The intern will also work with the hospice staff to gain a better understanding of the local funding environment and develop a fundraising and marketing strategy that will cultivate new donors within the private and public sector.  
 
Job Title: Resource Mobilizer
 
Job Description:
  1. assist in the writing of funding applications
  2. develop and implement a fundraising strategy based on the needs of the hospice
  3. network and cultivate new donor relationships both in the private and public sector
  4. work with the management team to develop financial and operational plans for the following fiscal year
  5. promote positive image and reputation of hospice by working with the marketing team to develop new promotional materials
 
Qualifications:
·         background in marketing, financial planning or fundraising
·         Excellent oral, written and communications skills
·         Networking and interpersonal skills
·         Knowledge of HIV/aids issues and the needs of hiv/aids patients
·         ability to work with limited resources
·         ability to self-motivate and innovate

YOHO (Youth Health Organization)

Botswana is faced with a high prevalence of HIV, especially among young people. National prevalence stands at 17.1% in a country where 70% of the population is aged below 29 (Youth by Botswana definition). National youth prevalence stands at 20.2% and for people aged 20 – 29, the average HIV prevalence is 33%. HIV prevalence among females in this age group is 67.2%, which is 35.2% higher than the rates seen in males of the same cohort. In response to the high rates of infection among young people and the disproportionally high rates among females, the Youth Health Organization (YOHO), in partnership with affiliated youth groups based in Gaborone, Ghanzi, Hukuntsi, and Letlhakane, are implementing the Scaling up HIV Prevention with Youth Program (SHPYP) toreverse this pattern. The program is implemented by affiliate groups with coordination and technical support from YOHO. It will aim for zero transmission lifestyles among youth aged 12 – 29. It is guided by the following strategic objectives:
  • To create broad awareness and increase comprehensive knowledge of HIV and AIDS among 100% of in and out of school youth aged 12 to 29 years living in Gaborone, Ghanzi, Hukuntsi and Letlhakane areas to adopt key HIV prevention behaviors.
  • To strengthen life skills of 50% of youth aged 12 to 29 years living in Gaborone, Ghanzi, Hukuntsi and Letlhakane to cope with HIV prevention challenges.
  • To strengthen organizational and program management capacity of YOHO and 4 affiliate youth groups to effectively and efficiently manage the scaling up of HIV prevention with youth in Gaborone, Ghanzi, Hukuntsi and Letlhakane.
The intern will support various YOHO projects which contribute to the objectives of the SHPYP. 
 
Job Title: Special Projects Officer
 
Job Description:
  1. prepare and conduct SeBOZA Life skills training sessions in schools (based on soccer games)
  2. prepare logistics and materials for annual Dzalobana Bosele arts festival
  3. assist YOHO with it development - monitoring and evaluation database and internal communications systems
  4. Assist in develloping a business and marketing strategy for the YOHO income generating component.
 
Qualifications:
  • business administration or it background
  • general knowledge of health issues and life skills
  • team building strategies experience
  • youth leadership skills
  • interest in community development and drama
  • excellent written and communication skills
  • well-organized yet flexible

Oxfam /SoS – Sahel

Coady International Institute, Oxfam Canada-Ethiopia and the International Livestock Research Institute (A CGIAR Institution) are collaborating with nineteen Ethiopian NGOs working in rural areas in a second phase of developing capacity for community-driven development (an asset-based approach). The Phase II Asset Based Development Project will develop capacity of Ethiopian NGOs and communities through training in Ethiopia and in Canada; action research in collaboration with the NGOs at the community level; and bi-annual workshops to share learning and plan next steps. The project is expected to model successful development practice that is led by communities using an asset-based approach while linking communities with national and international research institutions that can provide effective technical advice and support to rural initiatives. 
The intern will support Oxfam/SOS Sahel with its Gender and ABCD programs. The Engendering Change Program aims to build the capacity of partner organizations and relevant communities in addressing organizational behaviour and consciousness; structures and systems; and community development as it relates to gender issues. The intern will work directly as a program associate with Oxfam staff and partners in gathering of information to support organizational learning and case study development, and will act as a resource person on the ground. 
 
Job Title: ABCD Program Assistant
                                                  
Job Description:
  1. assist oxfam-sos an dpartners in developing a documenation system for both gender/abdc program
  2. support systematic learning through gathering of information, contacting potential partners and setting up learning systems
  3. conduct on-going monitoring and evaluation of projects
  4. document and disseminate lessons learned among partners based on field work report writing
  5. act as a liason between coady and oxfam-sos and participating ngos 
 
Qualifications:
·         background and interest in community development
·         commitment to gender justice and participatory community development
·         Monitoring and evaluation skills
·         research and report writing skills
·         interest in pastoral communities

Oxfam /SoS – Sahel

Coady International Institute, Oxfam Canada-Ethiopia and the International Livestock Research Institute (A CGIAR Institution) are collaborating with nineteen Ethiopian NGOs working in rural areas in a second phase of developing capacity for community driven - development (an asset-based approach). The Phase II Asset Based Development Project will develop capacity of Ethiopian NGOs and communities through training in Ethiopia and in Canada; action research in collaboration with the NGOs at the community level; and bi-annual workshops to share learning and plan next steps. The project is expected to model successful development practice that is led by communities using an asset-based approach while linking communities with national and international research institutions that can provide effective technical advice and support to rural initiatives.
The intern will work with Oxfam/SOS Sahel on its Farmers’ Program which seeks to address the poverty of smallholder farmers and herders in Ethiopia. The intern will provide general project support to the team.   
 
Job Title: Farmers’ Program Assistant
 
Job Description:
1.    prepare funding applications and progress reports
2.    assist the program manager in preparing technical papers, policy briefs and annual reports
3.    support oxfam/sos-sahel in establishing information management systems for donor contacts, quality control and monitoring and evaluation
4.    Support sos-sahel in establishing and maintaining a website
5.    act as a liason between coady and oxfam-sos and participating ngos 
 
Qualifications:
·         background and interest in community development
·         commitment to participatory community development
·         strong research and writing skills
·         computer and it skills
·         database management experience 
·         interest in pastoral communities  

A2N (Africa 2000 Network – Ghana)

Africa 2000 Network’s Sustainable Rural Livelihoods Project aims to promote the growth and poverty reduction of the most deprived districts in the country, the three Northern Regions. The overall goal of the project is to increase productive capacity for sustainable livelihoods. 
 
Job Title: Livelihoods ProjectField Assistant
 
Job Description:
  1. assist in in-field project management
  2. assist in linking community action plans (CaP) to other developmet partners
  3. assist in developing and conducting capacity assessments at the community and district level
  4. assist in developing local level integrated information systesm with partner organizations
  5. participate in monitoring and evaluation visits
  6. network with partners and attend partnership coordinating meetings
 
Qualifications:
·         background in business or community development
·         strong research and writing skills
·         monitoring and evaluation skills
·         networking skills
·         computer and IT skills
·         strong interpersonal skills 

A2N (Africa 2000 Network – Ghana)

Africa 2000 Network’s Shea Butter Project aims to address the needs of women and empower them through the strengthening of the Shea butter industry in Northern Ghana. A2N works with various community based partners in the implementation of this project. The intern will work with A2N to strengthen the capacity of its partners and communications among stakeholders.  
 
Job Title: Shea Butter Project Field Assistant
 
Job Description:
  1. assist in in-field project management
  2. assist in monitoring and evaluation of project sites
  3. network with partners in order sustain and strenghten projects
  4. provide a2N with administrative support
 
Qualifications:
·         background in business or community development
·         strong research and writing skills
·         monitoring and evaluation skills
·         networking skills
·         computer and IT skills
·         strong interpersonal skills  

CIKOD (Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development)

Making the Forest Sector Transparent project is working with civil society groups in forest-rich countries to engage with policy makers and advocate for capable, responsive and accountable forest sector governance. The project supports local environmental and human rights campaigners in up to eight countries to monitor transparency and to advocate on issues of importance to local communities.
The project is piloting a 'transparency report card' that will assess the level of public access to information on an annual basis. The report card takes a rights-based approach. It is both top-down, looking at the legal obligations each state has to enhance transparency and participation in decision making (including reference to the individual country Constitution, any Freedom of Information legislation, and any sector-specific laws), and bottom-up, working with forest-dependent communities to identify information needs order that communities can assert their rights, and hold duty-bearers (government and others) to account. CIKOD’s Making the Forest Sector Transparent project aims to enhance the capacities of traditional authorities, community members and state officials on transparency and accountability in the forestry sector. The intern will support CIKOD to achieve this goal by networking and working alongside traditional leaders and community members.     
 
Job Title: Forestry Project Assistant
 
Job Description:
  1. assist in conducting needs assessment of the local community
  2. develop forest management training tools for traditional leaders and community members
  3. Assist in conducting training sessions with traditional leaders and community members on forestry management 
  4. conduct monitoring and evaluation of training sessions
  5. assist cikod in writing reports and documenting the outcomes of the training sessons
 
Qualifications:
·         background in environmental science, natrual resource management or community development
·         indigenous knowledge and environmental /forestry issues
·         experience conducting workshops/seminars
·         strong research and writing skills
·         networking skills
·         computer and it skills 

CIKOD (Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development)

CIKOD as an organization is involved in working with indigenous and traditional institutions to help them become more vibrant civil society groups that will enhance the participation of rural communities in their own development processes. CIKOD’s HIV/AIDS Prevention project aims to reduce stigmatization and improve HIV/AIDS prevention and care in Ghana by working with traditional leaders. The intern will work with CIKOD, and traditional authorities, to promote cultural approaches to address the needs of those affected by HIV/AIDS and their families. 
 
Job Title: HIV/AIDS Project Assistant
Job Description:
1.    consult with traditional leaders on how to promote traditional healing practices in response to HIV/AIDS
2.    develop communications tools to promote traditional healing practices in the community
3.    disseminate communication tools within the community to promote traditional healing practices
4.    assist CIKOD in writing reports and documenting project results
 
Qualifications:
·         background in Health Sciences or community development
·         indigenous knowledge and hiv/aids issues
·         strong research and writing skills
·         strong networking and cross-cultural communication skills
·         computer and it skills 

CREADIS (Community Research in Environment and Development Initiative)

CREADIS is dedicated to building the capacity of communities in a holistic manner by empowering them achieve sustainable livelihoods and drive their own development process. CREADIS also promotes collaboration and networking with local and international organizations. The intern will support CREADIS’ HIV/AIDS and Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) program which aims to prevent and address the pandemic through: prevention education; providing support to teachers, peer educators and home based care givers; building community structures to support OVC; and support the economic empowerment of caregivers and guardians in order to meet basic needs of OVC and those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
 
Job Title: Monitoring and Documentation Officer
 
Job Description:
  1. study creadis’ proposals and project reports on hiv/aids and ovc activities in order to familiarize with the organization
  2. analyze the effectiviness of the monitoring system in improving creadis’ programming and meeting objectives
  3. review and edit existing monitoring and evaluation tools
  4. data collection and documentation of hiv/aids activities, challenges, case studies and best practices
  5. prepare quarterly reports and newsletters for donors, partners and community stakeholders
 
Qualifications:
·         background in health sciences or nursing
·         interest in hivaids issues
·         interest in working with rural communicies and most vulnerable populations
·         survey and research skills
·         monitoring and evaluation skills
·         information management skills
·         self-motivated yet strong team player  

CIED (El Centro de Investigación, Educación y Desorollo)

CIED promotes local economic development as a key strategy to reduce poverty and increase family incomes within sustainable development plans in medium sized regions (watersheds, economic corridors.) CIED’s Lurin Program works with farmers’ associations, local municipalities and women micro entrepreneurs along the Lurin Valley near Lima city, with a sustainable regional development approach, in order to promote local economic development to create jobs and increase household incomes.
The intern will work with CIED on projects which aim to improve the socio-economic development of the Antioquia district of Peru through the generation and commercialization of eco-tourism in the area. The improvement in the management and market skills of male and female enterprise managers will strengthen the capacities of organizations and micro enterprises to work within the production chain in agro industry and rural tourism. The intern will provide support to the “Colours for Antioquia” project which aims to strengthen the self esteem of the Espiritu Santo Community (capital of Antioquia) by beautifying the town by painting its facades with motifs that express some of the landscape and spirit of the people, and the Inca Trail Circuit project which has revived an old Inca trail (that connects the Cochahuayco and Espiritu Santo communities) for tourism purposes.  
 
Job Title: Eco-Tourism and Environmental Specialist
 
Job Description:
  1. consult with local entrepreneurs to develop a sustainable eco-tourism plan
  2. develop a tourism website for antioquia
  3. organize a local festival to promote tourism
  4. condcut monitororing and evaluation of cIED’s tourism projects
  5. establish a local youth environmental group
 
Qualifications:
·         background in tourism, business, or marketing
·         interest in agriculture, community development or eco-tourism
·         skills in facilitating youth groups
·         Strong oral and written Spanish Skills
·         strong communication and networking skills 

Caritas – Huancavo

 

Applications still being accepted for the Infant and Small Child Health Facilitator placement in Peru.  Successful candidates will ideally have a background in early childhood development and nutrition and must have strong Spanish speaking skills.  Accepting applications until the position has been filled.

Caritas’ Infant Stimulation project involves developing an infant stimulation program that is specific to the needs of isolated, rural communities in the Andean province of Junín. The projects goals include: to share knowledge from the practice of infant stimulation with partners in Peru, to collaborate with Peruvians who work in the field of infant stimulation and family education to clearly identify the primary developmental difficulties that need to be addressed, to collaborate with Peruvian early development workers to develop a program that is directed toward giving parents the knowledge and skills they need to foster optimal development in their children, to assess the program by working with a sample of families in the region, and to develop materials that can be used to disseminate the knowledge and the practice of the program that is jointly developed. The beneficiaries of the project include infants, their parents and families in rural Andean communities who are isolated from support for fostering development in their infants, some of who are at-risk for developmental delay. This project is conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Health and local health centers.
The intern will support Caritas’ Infant Stimulation project to improve the quality of life in rural farming families living in poverty in the Lurin district by reducing chronic malnutrition rates in children aged 0-5 years. To achieve this, the project is developing capacity building workshops on health, nutrition, agriculture, and community management to increase income for impoverished communities. The purpose of these workshops is to increase the knowledge of local families on child development and health nutrition. 
 
Job Title: Infant and Small Child Health Facilitator
 
Job Description:
  1. conduct a needs assessmentof beneficiary families
  2. develop capacity building workshops in health, nutrition, child development and agriculture
  3. facilitate capacity building workshops for families
  4. monitor and evaluate capacity building workshops in order to modify the program
 
Qualifications:
·         background in eary childhood development
·         ability to interpret information relevant to infant development
·         strong communication and networking skills
·         comfort interacting with children and families from diverse backgrounds
·         survey and research skills
·         strong oral and writen spanish skills

KHI (Kigali Health Institute)

Kigali Health Institute is an education institute which trains and improves the capacity of health professionals. The interns will contribute to KHI Nursing Department by working with their outreach programs that serve rural populations of Rwanda, teaching various nursing classes and conducting clinical placements for students in district and learning hospitals. The intern will teach course modules to over 180 laboratory, nursing and paramedic students attending the Kigali Health Institute. Modules may include: Cell Biology and Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology, Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation.
 
Job Title:  NursingProgram Staff
 
Job Description:
1.    review and improve outreach program strategy to ensure target population is reached
2.    participate in outreach activitites 
3.    prepare and teach nursing classes as required
4.    supervise nursing student clinical placements 
5.    assist in mentoring nursing students
 
Qualifications:
·         background in nursing or biology
·         knowledge in natural sciences
·         interest in teaching and tutoring
·         research and writing skills
·         strong communication and interpersonal skills
·         adaptable and flexible

KHI (Kigali Health Institute)

Kigali Health Institute is an education institute which trains and improves the capacity of health professionals. The interns will contribute to KHI’s Laboratory Department by working with their outreach programs that serve rural populations of Rwanda and by providing public laboratory diagnostic services.  
 
Job Title: Lab Program Staff
 
Job Description:
1.    review and improve outreach program strategy to ensure target population is reached
2.    participate in outreach activites
3.    assist in the development of a laboratory diagnostic center
4.    mentor laboratory science students
 
Qualifications:
·         background in nursing or biology
·         general laboratory skills
·         knowledge in natural sciences
·         interest in teaching and tutoring
·         research and writing skills
·         strong communication and interpersonal skills 

AJPRODHO (Youth Association for Human Rights Promotion and Development)

AJPRODHO is committed to empowering youth for human rights respect and advocate for their socio-economic betterment. The intern will support AJPRODHO on their governance program which aims to create mechanisms that ensure youth actively participate in local governance process and that their priority concerns are addressed and strengthened. The intern’s work will also strengthen AJPRODHO’s capacity in monitoring and evaluation.   
 
Job Title: Governance Program Assistant
 
Job Description:
1.    conduct preliminary research to set baseline data on key program performance indicators
2.    develop monitoring and evaluation system for program including gender sensitive indicators
3.    assist in developing advocacy strategy to ensure mainstreaming of youth concerns in government planning
4.    assist in implementing advocacy strategy 
 
Qualifications:
·         background in community development, human rights or advocacy/campaigning
·         interest in human rights, gender and youth issues
·         interest in advocacy and lobbying
·         survey and research skills
·         strong communicaiton and networking skills
·         proposal writing and fundraising skills
·         french oral and written skills

SusGren (Sustainable Grenadines Project)

The intern will work with SusGren to strengthen the capacity of NGOs and community groups in the Grenadines Islands of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Using the recently developed Grenadines NGO Operational Manual, the intern will work with organizations to increase their organizational capacity in environmentally sustainable manners, in areas such as management, accounting and administration, The intern will assist groups with transitioning of their livelihood initiatives into business corporations: for example, working with a local 4h Club to collect data on their seamoss (Gracilaria GT and Eucheuma spp) production and to transform the seamoss initiative into a business corporative. The intern will also assist with the facilitation of awareness programs and international environmental day initiatives in the Grenadines.
 
Job Title: Sustainability Development and Livelihoods Facilitator
 
Job Description:
1.    assist parnter ngos and cbos in implementing their institutional self assessment work plans
2.    assist in implementation of the grenadines ngo operational manual
3.    implement and standardize procedures and processes for ngos and cbos
4.    assist ngos in developing environmentally sound livelihoods initiatives
5.    organize international environmental days with partner ngos and cbos
6.    assist susgren in developing and submitting funding proposals to donors
 
Qualifications:
·         facilitation skills, research and data collection skills, networking skills
·         background in natural resource management, environmental studies or marine/ coastal management
·         knowledge of environmental issues, conventions and protocal
·         knowledge of marine protected areas
·         knowledge of environmental and social issues
·         willingness to travel frequently in the grenadines
·         strong research and writing skills
·         strong interpersonal and networking skills

SusGren (Sustainable Grenadines Project)

SusGren is leading an environmental management plan with the Grenada Fisheries Division, Carriacou Environmental Committee (CEC) and Carriacou Historical Society (CHS) working along with the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Ports Authority, dive operators, the communities of Carriacou and international partner, The Nature Conservancy, for Carriacou, Sandy Island/Oyster Bed Area (SIOBMPA). In September of 2008 the Government of Grenada officially declared the area as a MPA.
The priority actions for SIOBMPA 2009-2010 are the implementation of the OECS-USAID SIOBMPA Biodiversity Project, designing a co-management arrangement for SIOBMPA, implementation of a GEF-SGP functioning of SIOBMPA and Capacity Development of stakeholder NGOs project and raising community awareness of the importance of the SIOBMPA.
As such, substantial work is necessary for the SIOBMPA and presently there is no one fully coordinating the above programmes. The intern will assist with facilitating the processes amongst the key organizations in implementing the priority management plan actions for the SIOBMPA. The intern will assist in the coordination, networking and implementation of the plan.
 
Job Title: Marine Protected Area Facilitator
 
Job Description:
1.    assist with the finalizing and signing of the co-management agreement for SIOBMPA
2.    assist partner NGOS with the implementation of policies and procedures
3.    assist partner NGOs with the project development implementation of the plan
4.    implement susgren’s biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods actions in carriacou
5.    identify alternate livelihoods options for the fishers in siobmpa
 
Qualifications:
·         background in natural resource management, environmental studies or marine/ coastal management
·         knowledge of environmental issues, conventions and protocal
·         knowledge of marine protected areas
·         knowledge of environmental and social issues
·         willingness to travel frequently in the grenadines
·         strong research and writing skills
·         strong interpersonal and networking skills 

ECTAD/CaFAN (Eastern Caribbean Trading Agricultural Development Organization/ Caribbean Farmer’s Network)

The intern will work to assist in the development of a sustainable marketing strategy for local farmers of the Eastern Caribbean Trading Agriculture Development Organization (ECTAD). The intern will provide support by working directly with ECTAD members including the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, National Development Foundation, and the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Chamber of Industry and Commerce, to improve the quality of life of rural families through agriculture and rural development. The intern will assist in training ECTAD members in ICM and ICT. The intern will provide support by working directly with ECTAD members including the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, National Development Foundation, and the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Chamber of Industry and Commerce, to improve the quality of life of rural families through agriculture and rural development.
 
Job Title: Marketing and Training Assistant
 
Job Description:
1.    conduct an assessment of local farmer’s produce in relation to buyers needs
2.    develop marketing strategy for farmers’ produce
3.    faciliate marketing workshops with local farmers
4.    conduct monitoring and evaluation of workshops
5.    organize market linkages between ectad farmers and local buyers 
6.    assist in documentation of information in newsletters
 
Qualifications:
·         backgroud in marketing or business
·         interest in agriculture and farmers’ rights
·         interest in community development
·         information management skills
·         facilitation skills
·         research and writing skills
·         strong interpersonal and networking skills

ECTAD/CaFAN (Eastern Caribbean Trading Agricultural Development Organization/ Caribbean Farmer’s Network)

The intern will work with ECTAD/CaFAN to develop a cohesive communications and networking strategy for members of the ECTAD/CaFAN network - over 22 farming organizations in 12 Caribbean countries. The intern’s assistance in communication management will strengthen the already established network of over 18 villages and associated small farm families, who comprise the CaFAN membership. By gathering primary data at the level of communities, the intern will assist in establishing, monitoring and evaluating the use of traditional and innovative communication tools for the farmers’ network.      
 
Job Title: Information Communications Assistant
 
Job Description:
1.    conduct a communications needs assessment of partner organizations in 12 countries
2.    develop a communications strategy for parnter organizations
3.    conduct monitoring and evaluation of communications tools with partners organizations
4.    support member organizations with the implementation of communications strategy
5.    assist in development of cafan newsletter and publications
6.    maintain cafan website in order to disseminate resource materials to relevant stakeholders
 
Qualifications:
·         backgroud in marketing, business or IT
·         interest in agriculture and farmers’ rights
·         interest in community development
·         strong skills in using ICT tools
·         web design and management skills
·         information management skills
·         strong interpersonal and networking skills

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