Social Enterprise Operations Intern

WomenCraft is a community-driven social enterprise operating from Ngara, Tanzania.

WomenCraft's mission is to increase economic opportunity in the post-conflict tri-border area of Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi by bringing rural women  together, facilitating their growth and connecting their artistry to the global marketplace. Through WomenCraft, over 300 artisans advance themselves, raise stronger, families, stimulate their communities and inspire the world around them.

Position Description: 

This is an ideal opportunity for you gain experience in Social Enterprise operations, including Accounting, Bookkeeping and Logistics for a not-for-profit social enterprise while gaining hands-on, real-world, international experience that will make a difference in the lives of women in East Africa.

Women's Economic Development Intern

WomenCraft’s mission is to increase economic opportunity in the post-conflict tri-border area of Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi by bringing rural women together, facilitating their growth and connecting their artistry to the global marketplace. Through WomenCraft, over 300 artisans advance themselves, raise stronger, families, stimulate their communities and inspire the world around them.

Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa: Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship

The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to support the advancement of social science faculty toward completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Fellowship

The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to support the advancement of social science faculty toward completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Volunteer, Malaria Case Management

Country: Tanzania

City: Zanzibar

Type: International Volunteer

Business Unit: In-country Operations

Job Location: Zanzibar

Internship at the Economic and Social Research Foundation, Tanzania

The Economic and Social Research Foundation offers internship opportunities to students for academic credit up to Masters Level. All internship positions are non-paid - and therefore students are expected to provide proof that they can meet their cost of living including medical coverage/insurance while in Dar es salaam/at ESRF for the internship.

Opportunities for Graduate Volunteers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

We are looking for graduates to work on full time in a certain program as interns (in Dar es Salaam) for a couple of months.

They should have studied economics, commerce, business administratiion, land conomics/management, urban or rural planning, law or related subjects and passed with at least a GPA of 3.3 points at undergraduate level. Masters is an added advantage, but holders must have the 3.3 GPA at undergraduate. Good mastery of written and spoken English and analytical ability required.  The work is demanding, yet interesting and will give opportunity to interact with senior officer in the private sector.

Applicants will be shortlisted and the most promising will be invited for interview. A monthly allowance of Tshs 300,000 will be given to cover basic expenses. No other pay or benefits. This is therefore not a regular job, but rather a place where an unemployed graduate can engage to get experience and networks for a couple of months. Selection is done directly by our client.

Applications should be sent to changanyikeni@gmail.com. APPLICATION FOR INTERNSHIP in the title. We shall only respond to those who will be invited for next level screening. Please do not apply if you do not meet the minimum criteria of 3.3 points. We understand it may not sufficiently discriminate, but this is the first screening criteria.

Note that we are also accepting applications to our Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Management Program, starting in April 2013.

We shall also have a 3 month youth entrepreneurship program targeting Form IV and VI leavers, between May and August. This will constitute a series of daily workshops and practical assignments, as well as innovative business creation projects by the youth. More info on this will be on the
website (www.imedtz.org) soon

Internship with Twaweza

Interns play a very important role in Twaweza’s work and we welcome applications from students and recent graduates from East Africa and around the world. We are always looking for new interns to support us in our main areas of work: partnerships, learning and communications, Uwazi, Uwezo and operations. Internships are available in our three country offices: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Twaweza internships are normally for three months and can be a maximum of six months.

We encourage applications from skilled and motivated young people to serve as interns. The purpose of the internship is to provide an opportunity for individuals to substantively contribute to and learn from our work. The intern will be given specific tasks and responsibilities and will be challenged to develop their capabilities and gain experience. We are looking for interns who are committed, hard-working, positive, open-minded, reflective and willing to learn.

We seek to find a balance between East Africa interns and those from other countries. We look for a diversity of interests, backgrounds and experiences. At any one time we expect to host between three and five interns.

What we offer

Twaweza does not offer any remuneration for its internships. It offers an exciting work environment, modern office space, lunch and a modest allowance to cover local travel. In some cases we may be able to reimburse costs of visas and vaccinations. The intern is wholly responsible for all other expenses, including health insurance, accommodation and incidentals.

How to apply

To apply for an internship, write a letter stating which area of our organization you are interested in working with and why, and when you are available. Attach to the e-mail your CV, two writing samples, and two letters of reference. Applications should be sent to interns@twaweza.org. Only complete applications will be considered.

Application packages will be shared with Twaweza Managers to see if there is a fit within the organization. We will respond to you within two weeks on whether there is an opening and an appropriate fit. If there is a fit, the unit Manager will start corresponding with you to work out details. If you haven't received a response from us within two weeks of sending your application, please let us know.

Download this information in PDF here.

African Court Internship

Internship Policy 

Internships are apprenticeship programmes that allow interns to gain practical working experience and develop skills in areas of relevance to their careers under the guidance of a qualified member of staff. Internships must be of mutual benefit both to the interns and to the African Court – empowering the intern and at the same time contributing to enhance the work of the African Court.

To encourage cultural diversity, the Court offers places for internship in the field of human rights to applicants from all over the world. Priority will however be given to the citizens of the Member States of the African Union

Objectives of Internship

 The specific objectives of the internship are inter alia:

1. To offer admitted candidates a working environment which will enable them to enhance their theoretical knowledge through practical work;
2. To provide the intern with a better understanding of the work of the African Court;
3. To enable the African Court to benefit from the input of qualified persons whose background will inject a new lease of life, an up-to-date academic knowledge, and thus enhance the activities of the African Court.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for internship at the African Court, applicants should:

1. Be registered in, or have graduated from a recognized academic institution;
2. Provide a letter from the University or academic institution in which the student candidate is registered, for those still in school. This should include a brief description of the project or subject the student is working on;
3. Complete the African Court Internship Application Form which can be downloaded from the website of the Court;
4. Have an excellent command of at least one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic or Portuguese).  Knowledge of any of the other three will be an added advantage;
5. Be computer literate;
6. Be able to work in a diverse multilingual and multicultural environment.

Application Procedure

Before filing an intership application with the African Court, candidates must  first of all download and carefully read and understand the information contained in the Internship Policy Document (Click here to download the Internship Policy Document).
Applications for internship should contain the following documents:

A dully filled in Internship Application Form of the African Court (Click here to download the Internship Application Form);
A motivation letter stating the purpose of the application, and indicating the field(s) of interest of the applicant;
A curriculum vitae
Copies of relevant University Attendance, Degree(s) and/or Diplomas or Certificates;
Proof of financial support during the internship.

Mailing

Applications for internship should be sent to the postal address or email indicated hereunder and must bear the heading:

“Application for Internship”:

African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights

P.O. Box. 6274

Arusha, Tanzania

Tel : + 255 732 979506/9

Fax : + 255 732 979503

E-mail : internship@african-court.org

 Any candidate admitted for internship shall receive a letter of acceptance from the Registrar together with a commitment form to abide by the terms and conditions of the internship. Where the applicant accepts the offer, he/she is expected to return a signed copy of the letter and the form to the Registry at least fifteen days before the commencement of the internship;

Application Deadline

There is no deadline for applying; however, the African Court encourages prospective interns to apply at least six months prior to the date scheduled for the commencement of the internship. Applications will not therefore be accepted from candidates who have already done an internship at the Court.

ICTR Internship Programme

ICTR Internship Programme

• ICTR Internship Programme 
• Internship with the ICTR/ACSU in The Hague (The Netherlands)
• Guide for Interns
• Download Application for Internship form (Annex A), which includes Annextures B and C (Word)

Enquiries about the Internship Programme should be addressed to:

The Internship Co-ordinator
UNICTR
P.O. Box 6016
Arusha Tanzania
Attention: Ms Felicia Madigane
e-mail: madigane@un.org

Tel: (+1 212) 963 2850, (+255 27) 250 4367-72 or 250 4207-11
Fax: (+1 212) 963 2848 / 49