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The Partnership is now accepting applications for Summer 2010 Interns

The Partnership is seeking full and part-time interns for summer 2010 with a strong interest in international development, particularly in the agricultural development of Africa, or a strong desire to learn more about these issues.  This internship will require a minimum of 10 hours/week and will take place at the Partnership's office at Capitol South. For the full description of this internship opportunity, please click on the title link.
 
If you are interested in applying for our summer internship, please forward your resume and a cover letter to karanjad@partnership-africa.org no later than April 15, 2010.
 
The Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa was founded in 2001 and focuses on increasing the level and effectiveness of U.S. investments in Africa’s agriculture and rural development to help reduce hunger and poverty on the continent. The Partnership achieves its objectives by building consensus around strategic actions, forging public-private sector collaborations and promoting concrete policy changes needed to cut hunger and poverty in Africa, especially in the following strategic areas: capacity building for science and technology; agricultural markets and trade; infrastructure; and emergency assistance.
 
We are seeking full- and part-time interns for positions in Summer 2010. Their responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following tasks:
 
a. Assist with managing membership registration, database and outreach
b. Help with website development and maintenance;
c. Assist with external communication regarding Partnership events, report launches, media stories, news briefs and newsletters;
d. Assist in producing reports and list-serve mailing listings;
e. Translate documents (mostly English to French and vice versa);
f. Take notes in meetings, write summaries, and help with meeting logistics;
g. Work with the Administrative Assistant and Senior Fellow to plan and execute special Partnership events; and help with necessary follow-up activities; and
h. Conduct limited, web-based research tasks assigned for special projects; and help assemble and sometimes analyze previous studies and publications
 
Desired Qualifications:
a. Strong writing, research and communication skills.
b. Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
c. Good interpersonal skills, team-player, flexibility.
d. French language skills strongly desirable.
e. Knowledge about Africa and international development, or strong interest in learning about these issues.
f. Web development and maintenance skills are a plus.
 
Application Deadline, Stipend & Time Commitment:
Apply by COB Friday, April 15, 2009. A small stipend will be offered depending on qualification and performance. A minimum commitment of 10 hours/week is required.
 
Feel free to forward this announcement to your contacts. All applications and queries should be sent to our Senior Fellow, Dr. Daniel Karanja, at fax# (202) 488-0590 or karanjad@partnership-africa.org.
 
Sincerely,
 
Julie A. Howard
Executive Director
 
 

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