Internships - Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa

2008-2009 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Dear Prospective Candidate:

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 part-time interns for positions in summer 2008; fall 2008 and spring 2009. The responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following tasks:

a. Assist with managing membership registration and database

b. Help with website development and maintenance;

c. Assist with external communication regarding Partnership events, report launches, media stories, and newsletters;

d. Assist in producing reports and list-serve mailing lists;

e. Translate documents (if English-French bilingual);

f. Take notes in meetings and write summaries, and help plan meeting and take care of related logistics;

g. Work with our 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 and research 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 skill is a plus.

Stipend/Time Commitment: A small stipend will be offered depending on qualification and performance. A minimum commitment of 10 hours/week is required.

Deadlines for Application:

For Spring 2008, apply by COB June 25, 2008;

For Fall 2008, apply by COB Aug 15, 2008; and

For Spring 2009, apply by COB Nov 15, 2008.

All applications and queries should be sent to our Senior Fellow, Dr. Daniel Karanja, at karanjad@msu.edu or fax # (202) 488-0590.

Sincerely,

Julie A. Howard
Executive Director