Master students with relevant educational background can apply for an internship placement in the countries where CARE Danmark supports programmes. The internship period is normally between 4 to 6 months (maximum).
CARE Danmark currently supports projects and programmes in Ghana, Niger, Mozambique, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nepal, Vietnam. On the basis of the project/programme needs, the respective CARE Country Office defines the tasks. For various reasons related to project activities, in this round of internships we are only able to advertise for tasks in Ghana, Uganda, Niger and Vietnam. However, as in the past, future internships will also be available in all the countries where CARE Danmark facilitates development programmes. We expect to advertise for more tasks in autumn of 2010 (for spring 2011 internship placement).
The Internship task list 2010-2 has been sent to a number of relevant Danish educational institutions.
Written applications in English must be submitted (not by email) to CARE Danmark Secretariat (for internship tasks in Niger, applications must be submitted in both English and French). CARE Danmark reserves the right to select qualified candidates for the internship tasks in collaboration with CARE Country Offices.
CARE Danmark is unfortunately not able to offer financial support for the internship.
Further information and guidelines regarding CARE Danmark's Internship Programme can be obtained from our website www.care.dk or by contacting Internship Coordinator Saada Mbamba, telephone 35 20 01 00
Deadline for applications: March 9th, 2010 at 12:00 Hrs.
Applications, incl. CV should be submitted to:
CARE Danmark Secretariat, Nørrebrogade 68B 2200 Copenhagen N
Project 1: Agriculture and Natural Resource – Portfolio Learning and Unifying Support (ANR PLUS)
Providing Learning and Knowledge Generation Within the ANR Portfolio
Task: Support the ANR portfolio component in the identification, collection and collation of relevant learning, best practices and knowledge generated in the programme implementation. The intern will support the ANR – PLUS team to develop an electronic knowledge management process with support from the IT unit of CARE GoG. S/he will support the team to identify relevant internet based ANR resources and web sites for the construction of an e-library. S/he will also work with the M&E Working Group and Communication Officer.
Background: With a development objective of facilitating the development of the CARE's ANR portfolio into a learning organization and generating evidence based positions on addressing ANR rights, the ANR - PLUS is to amongst other things generate, manage and share knowledge and best practices through the creation of linkages within the ANR portfolio and also linkages with stakeholders including Partners. The component is to provide the 'bonding' between the Agriculture and Forest components. The Intern will work with the ANR – PLUS and coordinate activities with the ANR portfolio.
Duty Station: Accra with some travel to the Sub-Offices.
Student Profile: Master degree level student Social and / or Rural Development; Agricultural Science; Natural Resource management; Development Communication
The prospective Intern should have knowledge and skills in IT and the flair for participatory processes.
Timing: September 2010 for a period of 4 months
Project 2: PREVENT Traditional Institutions and Positive People Preventing HIV & AIDS & Stigma
Task: The Intern will be required to accomplish the following tasks:
Develop a relationship with the PREVENT project team, partners (NAP+ and CIKOD) and also the district and community level stakeholders in the 6 project districts.
Conduct a study with a focus on one of the following topics:
- Effective strategies for involving People Living with HIV in communities of interventions, public speaking and advocacy.
- How to sustain HIV/AIDS interventions using community institutions and resources without external resources.
- Strategies for sustaining the formation and operation of HIV Support Groups in communities devoid of external financial resources.
Background: Despite efforts made by national and sub-national governments to reduce stigmatization, the plight of PLWHIV has not changed. There is limited commitment on the part of sub-national government. On the other hand, there is skepticism on the part of community leaders about the activities of some NGOs engaged in HIV/AIDS activities.
PREVENT works with civil society partners to advocate for the rights of PLWHAs. It works with traditional authorities in the planning and implementation process of the program.
Duty station: Kumasi Sub-Office.
Student Profile: Student with Master of Public Health, International Development, Development Communication, Sociology or similar area.
Skills in participatory approaches and commitment to work with vulnerable groups.
Timing: September 2010 for a period of 4 months
Project 3: PERFORM
Task: The intern will conduct research on capital formation among rural women within forest fringe communities and on sustainability and replication of project activities related to this.
The intern will analyse existing documents for the Forest and Natural Resources Programme (FNRP) within the Agriculture and Natuaral Resources portfolio and conduct a study termed 'Looking back'. Part of the Intern's assignment is to ensure that processes that are important for replicating are documented and shared with other stakeholders and the general public.
Specifically, the intern will work with project staff to develop a framework for gathering information on how communities are sustaining interventions for improved livelihoods after the end of a project. This will involve interviews and data collection.
Together with the FNRP team, the intern will support the development of a comprehensive report on activities/processes for sharing information gathered.
Background: PERFORM, a component of CARE Ghana's FNRP, is a 6 year project running from January 2009 to December 2014. This component builds on the experiences and successes under the Forest Livelihoods and Rights for Sustainable Forest Resources Management (FOREST) which piloted the Community Based Land Administration system and farm forest systems, leading to increased planting of economic tree species (especially timber) on people's farms. The component is also engaged in advocacy that addresses the rights and responsibilities of the poor and marginalized and it addresses critical challenges to sustainable and secure livelihoods.
Duty Station: Takoradi Sub-Office
Student Profile: Student of forestry, natural resource management, political science, development studies or related field with excellent documentation skills and interest in development work in NGO sector.
Experience or interests in participatory approaches will be an added advantage.
Timing: September 2010 for a period of 4 months
Project 4: Local Extension Services for Agricultural Development (LEAD)
Task: The intern will conduct a study of how the LEAD component becomes inclusive of and accountable to the most vulnerable groups in communities.
To this extent, the intern will be required to engage in social analysis to ensure that vulnerable groups who make up the impact group of the program are reached.
Specifically, the intern will be required to identify vulnerable groups, assess causes of vulnerability and propose opportunities for addressing issues of vulnerability in the operational area of the program.
In addition, the person will engage with partner organisations in validating results of the task performed and also participate in programme review processes. Part of the Intern's assignment is to ensure that processes that are important for replicating are documented and shared with other stakeholders and the general public.
Background: The Local Extension Services for Agricultural Development (LEAD) is a new project under the CARE Danmark-funded component of CARE Ghana's Agriculture and Food Security Program in Northern Ghana for 2009-2014. It forms an integral part of CARE Ghana's Agriculture and Natural Resource (ANR) Portfolio. This component shares the same goal as the Agriculture and Food Security Programme and the other six projects within the programme. The component's development goal is to ensure that: Equitable and sustainable community-based agriculture and natural resource management systems, practices and favourable enabling environments are improving the income of poor and marginalised women and men in rural Northern Ghana. The component targets the poor, especially women and marginalised rural farmers in Northern Ghana. These groups will gain improved access to local extension services that respond to their needs, which are in turn linked to support systems to ensure their technical and environmental sustainability.
Duty Station: Tamale Sub-Office
Student Profile: Student with a background in social studies, social anthropology, development studies or related field with excellent documentation skills and interest in development work in NGO sector.
Self motivated person who can work with little supervision with an experience or interest in participatory approaches will be an added advantage.
Timing: September 2010 for a period of 4 months
Task: Support the ANR portfolio component in the identification, collection and collation of relevant learning, best practices and knowledge generated in the programme implementation. The intern will support the ANR – PLUS team to develop an electronic knowledge management process with support from the IT unit of CARE GoG. S/he will support the team to identify relevant internet based ANR resources and web sites for the construction of an e-library. S/he will also work with the M&E Working Group and Communication Officer. Background: With a development objective of facilitating the development of the CARE’s ANR portfolio into a learning organization and generating evidence based positions on addressing ANR rights, the ANR - PLUS is to amongst other things generate, manage and share knowledge and best practices through the creation of linkages within the ANR portfolio and also linkages with stakeholders including Partners. The component is to provide the ‘bonding’ between the Agriculture and Forest components. The Intern will work with the ANR – PLUS and coordinate activities with the ANR portfolio. Duty Station: Accra with some travel to the Sub-Offices.
