Internship at The Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa

*Immediate Opening

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 Outreach/Event Planning interns to assist with the logistics and implementation of an upcoming conference, which will take place at the end of February. Openings are available immediately.

The responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:

a. Work with Partnership staff to plan and execute a two-day conference and assist with necessary follow-up activities;

b. Assist with external communications relating to the conference;

c. Prepare conference materials;

d. Assist in the preparation of invitee lists;

e. Assist in conference outreach, including recording speaker and guest responses;

f. Assist with logistics during conference, including guest registration, etc.

g. Take notes at conference and assist in the production of conference report;

h. Conduct limited, web-based research tasks.

Desired Qualifications:

a. Strong writing and research skills.

b. Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

c. Good interpersonal skills, team-player, flexibility.

d. Knowledge about Africa and international development, or strong interest in learning about these issues.

Instructions for Application:

Please send resume and cover letter to Inga-Elisabeth Hawley, Consultant, at fax# (202) 488-0590 or email: inga_hawley@yahoo.com and list your availability. Applications will be considered as they are received. Please place “Outreach/Event Planning Internship” in the subject line.