Intern for the Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa

The Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa is seeking a Winter/Spring Communications and Administrative Intern. Please share with your contacts.

About the Partnership:

The Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa (www.partnership-africa.org)  is a non-partisan, non-profit membership organization made up of US and African policy leaders, technical experts, and practitioners who are committed to increasing the level and effectiveness of public and private investments in sustainable, Africa-led, agriculture-based economic growth activities in Africa.

The Partnership convenes constructive dialogue on important policies and practices, conducts objective research on key topics, and advocates for the adoption of best practices and policy reforms that improve economic growth and food security among the poor in rural and urban Africa. We also help to create effective public-private sector partnerships that lead to successful implementation of agricultural projects on the ground, generating benefits to farming communities, private investors, and local governments.

Position Description:

The Partnership is seeking a Communications and Administrative Intern to join its small team in Winter/Spring 2013. Interns can expect to: play an active role in the Partnership’s day-to-day tasks; become involved in a wide range of communications, outreach, and administrative activities; expand their knowledge of African agriculture, global food security, and US policymaking; and gain a much greater understanding of how non-profit advocacy organizations in Washington, DC operate. A minimum commitment of 20-30 hours/week is preferred, beginning November 2012. Internship should be for university credit and will pay $13/hour.

Responsibilities:

Communications 
• Draft, edit, and distribute web content, including social media, events,  news briefs, publications, meeting & events notes, and other communications related to Partnership activities; 
• Managing membership database and related outreach to include maintaining up to date and accurate records
• Manage general inboxes
• Translate documents between French and English, as needed;
• Provide web-based research support to senior staff, as needed.
• Manage Social Media integration

Administrative
• Answer and route telephone calls.
• Assist with data entry and filing
• Support Partnership staff in planning and executing staff meetings and outreach events, including a two day forum in Washington, DC, and educational programs.
• Assist with international travel arrangements including visa coordination, air and hotel
• Assist with post travel expense reconciliation
• Assist with gathering and compiling information for annual grant reports


Qualifications: 
• Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Administrative experience preferred;
• Event/conference organizing experience preferred;
• Web content development and database experience preferred;
• Background or strong interest in agriculture and development issues in Africa as well as related US policies;
• French language skills preferred
• Candidates should be in their 3rd or 4th year of Bachelor’s work.

How to Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to Patty Viafara at pviafara@partnership-africa.org by Monday, November 26, 2012. Candidates should indicate when they can start and their weekly availability. Please contact us with any further questions.



This e-mail was sent from Partnership To Cut Hunger And Poverty In Africa (Partnership@partnership-africa.org) to simon.nicholson@american.edu.