Internship opportunities
With offices in Geneva, Dakar and New York, Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) has regular openings for UNPAID internships.
FAS aims to facilitate and promote the role of women in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, advancing the role of women in post-conflict resolution initiatives and in peacebuilding in general in Africa.
Internships at FAS are challenging and highly rewarding and interns should expect to gain practical skills in, and a greater understanding of, the daily running of an international NGO. Interns will also have the opportunity to work alongside international organizations and UN agencies.
Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) has an unpaid internship position in its International Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland.
The internship is for a minimum period of 6 months.
Assistant for the PanAfrican Centre for Gender, Peace and Development - Regional Office - Dakar, Senegal
Under the general supervision of the Coordinator of the PanAfrican centre for Gender, Peace and Development (PAC) of Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) and together with the staff of the Regional Office for Africa in Dakar, Senegal and in collaboration with the staff of the International Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland and the Liaison Office in New York, USA, the Intern will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of the programmes and activities of the PAC. »
Application Deadline: 28 février 2009
Start date: 15 mars 2010
Information and Communication Officer Assistant - Regional Office - Dakar, Senegal
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) and together with the staff of the Regional Office for Africa in Dakar, Senegal, and in collaboration with the staff of the International Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, and the Liaison Office in New York, USA, the Intern will be responsible for conducting research and analysis on issues relating to FAS' programmes on engendering the peace process in Africa. The Intern will supervise the production of FAS' publications and develop and implement the organisation's local and international media strategies. »
Application Deadline: 05 december 2009
Start date: 02 janvier 2010
Partnership and Fundraising - International Secretariat, Geneva, Switzerland
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of FAS, together with the Coordinator of the Geneva International Secretariat, the staff of the Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal and the Liaison Office in New York, USA, the staff member will be responsible for fundraising, maintaining good relationships with donors and producing narrative reports.
The staff member will also assist with administrative and general office duties at the International Secretariat, such as supporting with the organization of conferences. »
Application Deadline: 31st December 2009
Start date: 18th January 2010
Programme Officer Assistant - Regional Office - Dakar, Senegal
The Programme Assistant works under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) and the Coordinator of the FAS Regional Office in Dakar. The incumbent will assist FAS in the administration of FAS programs including the African Gender Forum Awards and the Sudanese Women's Forum. »
Application Deadline: 31st December 2009
Start date: 15th February 2010
