INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY - The ACTION Support Centre - Johannesburg, South Africa

Are you interested in an opportunity to learn on the job while making a difference to the world around you?

The ACTION Support Centre (www.asc.org.za) is now open for applications for the position of Intern. ACTION is a global network of conflict transformation practitioners, with the Support Centre serving as the regional base for ACTION in Africa.

Prospective candidates should have completed a degree/diploma in Peace Studies, Conflict Studies, International Relations, Development Studies, or a closely related field, or have the equivalent experience. Your proven skills in contributing to organization building, writing at both an academic level and more informally for blogs and webpages, research, running campaigns and training will work to your advantage.

Proficiency in English is a must! French and/or Portuguese will give you an edge.

Applicants should be committed to working 3½ days a week and some weekends when required.

This is a volunteer position, though ACTION will pay a nominal honorarium to cover transport costs and basic subsistence.

In order to apply for the position send a detailed CV with a cover letter outlining why you think you should be considered for the position, and a copy of your identity document to richard@asc.org.za or rindai@asc.org.za before the closing date.

Closing date: 03 February 2012, 18:00 GMT+2

 

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