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Through a partnership with the NGO Coalition for the Environment (NGOCE),
the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) would like to fill
an internship position, which focuses gender and the environment.
The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation is a unique coalition of
Atlantic Canadian organizations working on international development and
cooperation issues, working together to achieve sustainable global
development in a peaceful and healthy environment, with social justice,
human dignity, and participation for all.
ACIC supports its members in development and developmental education through
collective leadership, networking, information, training and coordination,
and represents their interests when dealing with government and others. ACIC
has 46 members, including national organizations and grassroots
organizations from across the Atlantic Provinces.
ACIC has been working with NGOCE over the past three years in building its
capacity, through an exchange of tools and experience including
administrative tools, human resource management techniques, and public
engagement tools and resources.
The NGO Coalition for the Environment is coalition of organizations in
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, that has a mandate to develop and
support projects that counteract the threat to the biological and cultural
diversity and natural resources that sustain the environment while
advocating for the sustainable use and equitable distribution of benefits to
the people who depend on these resources.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Canadian component:
The young professional will be involved with staff and executive committees,
acting as a resource person in the following capacities:
-Assisting to enhance the gender sensitivity component of public policy
design and the ACIC’s programming
-Conducting research into gender issues & assisting in building the capacity
of local members to engage in crosscutting themes of Gender & HIV/AIDS;
-Organizing professional development workshops and/or forums relating to
gender analysis and HIV/AIDS mainstreaming.
-Facilitating partnership development of local member organizations;
-Newsletter editing and layout and publication; and,
-Designing materials and/or tools to support capacity building/education
initiatives.
Overseas component
-The young professional will transfer skills learned at ACIC and through
their educational training to assist NGOCE build its membership base and
services, including:
-Assist in building the capacity of local members and communities to engage
in crosscutting themes like Gender & HIV/AIDS;
-Assisting with drafting policy recommendations on gender and environment;
-Facilitating partnership development of local member organizations;
-Conducting research into gender and environmental issues; and
-Assist in developing strategies for community outreach
Qualifications:
CIDA requires the intern:
-Be aged 30 or under;
-Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant able to work in Canada;
-Be currently under or unemployed;
-Have not previously worked outside Canada in a paid, career-related
position;
-Be a graduate of a college or university; and,
-Have not previously participated in another Internship Program funded by
the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy (YES).
The ideal candidate will have:
- Undergraduate degree in women’s studies, international development,
environmental studies, or other related field;
-Knowledge of/experience in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming;
-Familiarity with ACIC’s and NGOCE’s goals and programs;
-Interest and/or experience in international cooperation and sustainable
development issues;
-Experience in organizational management and coordination;
-Proven skills in project management;
-Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
-Proven computer skills including MS Word, MS Publisher, MS Access, and
spreadsheet development, all within a PC environment; HTML coding experience
an asset;
-Keen attention to detail; and
-Fluency in English and French would be a strong asset.
Personal Characteristics:
-Flexibility in work projects;
-Ability to take initiative;
-Ability to prioritize and effectively handle many demands;
-Must be available to travel and work on a few evenings and week-ends;
-Previous travel or overseas study experience, especially in Africa, would
be an asset; and
-Flexibility in work and living environments.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Stipend: $225 per week.
Other Benefits:
-International travel to overseas posting;
- Medical Insurance and visas;
-Cultural awareness and pre-departure training;
-Job search skills; and,
-Other potential training courses as opportunities become available.
DURATION: 9 months – 4 months in Canada with ACIC and 5 months in Nigeria
with NGOCE
LOCATION: Halifax, Nova Scotia and Calabar, Nigeria
APPLICATIONS DUE BY: May 27, 2005
Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
Applicants should electronically provide a covering letter, highlighting
their qualifications for this position, along with a resume and 3
references.
Please send resumes to:
Jennifer Sloot
Atlantic Council for International Cooperation
Email: info@acic-caci.org
We thank all candidates for their application. Unfortunately, only those
under consideration will be contacted.
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Atlantic Council for International Cooperation /
Conseil atlantique pour la coopération internationale
PO Box 27025, 5595 Fenwick Street
Halifax, NS/N.-É. Canada, B3H 4M8
Tel/Tél: (902) 431-2311 Fax/Téléc: (902) 431-2311
E-mail/Courriel: info@acic-caci.org
http://www.acic-caci.org
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