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.
Pan-African Centre Assistant, Pan-African Centre for Gender, Peace and Development Office
Unpaid Internship - Regional Office - Dakar, SENEGAL
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) and the Pan-African Centre Programme Officer, the Pan-African Centre Intern will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of the programmes and activities of the PAC.
Applications deadline: Friday, 16th July 2010 at midnight GMT
Starting date: end of July
Assistant Administrative and Finance Officer– Geneva, Switzerland
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative and Finance officer and the overall supervision of the Executive Director at the International Secretariat, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the general coordination of financial and administrative activities and general administration.
Application deadline: 7th July 2010
Start date: As soon as possible
Advocacy Intern - International Secretariat - Geneva, Switzerland
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) and the direct supervision of the Advocacy Officer of the Geneva office, the staff member will be responsible for supporting FAS’ Advocacy activities and programs. S/he will participate in developing networking, outreach, communication, monitoring & evaluation, as well as advocacy strategies, related to gender mainstreaming in the United Nations and link with FAS’ liaison offices in Dakar and New York. »
Application Deadline: 16th Jun 2010
Start date: Juillet 2010
