Internship Position at Gender Advocacy Organization

This internship is with the well-reputed organisation, Women on Farms Project, who focus on feminist rural development in Stellenbosch, situated just outside of Cape Town. Women on Farms Project strives to strengthen the capacity of women who live and work on commercial farms to claim their rights and fulfill their livelihood needs. They do this through socioeconomic rights-based and gender education, advocacy and lobbying, human rights case work, and support for the building of social movements of farm women. You can find out more about them on their website:http://www.wfp.org.za/

Women on Farms Project is currently looking for full or part-time interns to spend at least three months with their team, focusing on Gender Advocacy. Applicants should be interested in the intersection between agriculture, feminism and human rights. Interns with at least an undergraduate degree (or equivalent work experience) and a strong background working with marginalised communities, especially women, would be preferred. Female applicants will take priority, however males with an exceptional understanding of gender issues will also be considered.

Ideal Candidate

• interest and expertise in field of gender advocacy
• basic to moderate understanding of relevant gender related issues in South Africa
• research experience and expertise
• strong writing skills
• strong communication skills
• comfortable working in low-income communities
• independence and adaptability

Possible Roles for an Intern

Can you assist this organisation in one of more of these areas?

• collection of qualitative and quantitative data
• data analysis
• research
• fieldwork
• writing reports and articles
• basic web design and web development
• communications and fundraising

Why it's Important

Gender-based human rights abuses and violence is a significant problem in South Africa, and affects a multitude of other sectors such as health, education, and community empowerment. Ultimately, gender inequalities impede the realization of full human potential and drive the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with an interest in female empowerment and equality, law, and human rights issues.

Intern through if i could, an internship organization that seeks international candidates who want to intern in South Africa and gain valuable development experience. Our mission is to harness the skills of interns as well as organizations and equip them with the skills needed to further pursue developmental goals.

Note: there is a $1,200 USD fee included.

Details:

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Compensation: Unpaid

Owner's areas of focus: Environment, Education, International relations, Volunteering, Economic development, Poverty and hunger, Health and medicine, Community development, Research and science, Victim support, Human rights and civil liberties, Conflict resolution, Youth, Social enterprise, Women

How to apply:

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Apply on our website:http://ificould.co.za/contact-us/

OR email us at iwould@ificould.co.za for more information.

Please include the type of internship desired in addition to your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!