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UBONGO Summer 2017 Paid Internship

Call for Applications – UBONGO

10-12 Week Paid Internship Summer or Fall 2017

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Ubongo, a leading Edutainment company based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is seeking up to three University of Texas students to participate in a 10-12 week paid internship in Summer 2017. Ubongo is a social enterprise that creates interactive edutainment for kids in Africa. Ubongo broadcasts educational TV cartoons and radio programs programs in Swahili, English and French in over 26 countries. Ubongo also conducts extensive analytical research on children’s educational learning through media.

Ubongo is interested in University of Texas student interns (graduate or undergraduate) with interests and skills in education and development, research and data analytics, infographics, program evaluation, grant writing, proposal design and management, and quantitative and qualitative fieldwork skills (e.g. focus group design and rapid experiments around student learning). The ideal UT student candidate will have a strong interest in children’s education with a focus on East Africa, and a strong desire to learn new skills and work independently in a creative work environment.  Swahili skills are welcome, but not necessary for these positions.

Ubongo is also interested in welcoming proposals from undergraduate or graduate students from across the UT campus who may be interested in working with Ubongo during the Fall 2017 and/or Winter 2018 semesters on student-initiated projects that fit with the Ubongo’s mission.  Students may align this work, for example, with undergraduate or graduate thesis work or study abroad. All things equal, preference will be given to Liberal Arts students (particularly those enrolled in Plan II), but all UT students – graduate and undergraduate – are encouraged to apply.

Students serving in summer internships will receive stipends in the amount of approximately $6500 to cover the costs of travel, housing, and other expenses. Students seeking fall or winter internships will need to develop a budget proposal, in consultation with Dr. Weaver.

Note: all UT students participating in sponsored internships must secure travel authorization from the UT International Office prior to travel.  More information on UT’s travel policy can be found at https://world.utexas.edu/risk/authorization/students

Application Instructions

Please complete and submit the following materials by February 15, 2017 to Drs. Catherine Weaver and Michael Findley, Co-Directors, Innovations for Peace and Development at ceweaver@austin.utexas.edu.

  1. Information Cover Sheet
    • Full Name
    • Contact Information (email address, phone number, physical address)
    • Current student rank at The University of Texas (e.g. “Third Year Undergraduate; “First Year MA student”)
    • Major(s) at the University of Texas
    • Planned year of graduation
    • The names and contact information for three professional or academic references
  1. Cover letter
    • Please address this to Dr. Weaver and Dr. Michael Findley, Co-Directors of Innovations for Peace and Development and Ms. Nisha Ligon, CEO of Ubongo
    • Discuss why you may be interested in this internship opportunity with Ubongo
    • Describe your key interests and skills that may align with the objectives of this internship program
    • Describe any prior travel or work experience (including research experience) that may be relevant to this position
    • Please describe your foreign language skills
    • Please tell us how this internship opportunity would benefit your own educational and professional objectives
    • Any additional information you would like the selection committee to consider
  1. Professional Resume (1-2 pages) 
  1. Unofficial transcript

We will review applications in early February and conduct interviews (by phone or on campus) in mid to late February. Decisions will be made by mid-March 2017.

For further information, please contact Dr. Catherine Weaver, Co-Director, Innovations for Peace and Development (IPD), at ceweaver@austin.utexas.edu.  More information on IPD can be found at http://www.ipdutexas.org and Ubongo at http://www.ubongo.co.

 

****Students should note that there will be some training and preparation required through the Innovation for Peace and Development program during the spring 2017 semester****

 

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A Glimmer of Hope Spring 2017 Communications Internship

SPRING 2017 COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

A Glimmer of Hope empowers rural Ethiopian communities to end the cycle of poverty. Our clean water, education, health care and microfinance projects create a powerful force for change.

Glimmer is looking for a Communications Intern who will assist in a variety of communications and marketing projects and help organize our media content. You will be asked to contribute to ongoing team projects that focus on efficient and engaging communication with Glimmer’s supporters. Learn more about us at glimmer.org.

position:

  • Contribute to projects that enhance Glimmer’s communications to our donors through writing, storytelling, synthesis of programs information and more
  • Help organize our media content libraries
  • Contribute to and help build Glimmer’s online presence
  • Assist with research related to Glimmer’s marketing, communications and fundraising
  • Write and edit copy; assist with visual storytelling
  • Assist with other media projects as needed
  • Execute tasks on quick deadlines

requirements:

you’re a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world.

you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines and multi-tasking, and you’re a firm believer that every detail matters. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to perform your best. You communicate early on if there is a problem.

you’re independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without hand holding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.

you get accused of being a feng shui master. Your well-developed sense of space and function means you have a natural knack for design and organization. You just make things look good.

you’re knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your skills as a communicator, writer and general marketing whiz.

you’re tech savvy and an AP stylebook wizard. You’re computer literate with Mac experience and know your way around the web. You love grammar and know where to put an Oxford comma. Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign or Google AdWords is a plus, but not required.

commitment:

We are looking for a part-time intern (15-20 hours per week) for the Spring of 2017. Hours are flexible. Please apply only if you are located in Austin, Texas.

benefits:

The Glimmer Internship Program is an opportunity for qualified students to gain real world experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.

apply:

Please submit a cover letter, your resume and answers to the questions below to jobs@aglimmerofhope.org. No phone calls please.

intern questions:

  1. Describe yourself.
  2. How did you become familiar with Glimmer?
  3. How did humanitarian work become a priority for you?
  4. Explain why you are applying for this position, and what makes you a good fit.
  5. If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?
  6. What are two or three of your favorite websites?
  7. What is the last book that you read and enjoyed? The last book you read and didn’t enjoy?
  8. What are your three favorite movies?
  9. Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you?

 

, Filed Under: Internship

A Glimmer of Hope Programs Internship

PROGRAMS INTERN

Glimmer works to lift the women and girls of rural Ethiopia out of extreme poverty. Glimmer’s programs team manages implementation of clustered health, microfinance, education, and microfinance projects through our local implementing partners in Ethiopia. We are looking for a Master’s level Programs Intern who is interested in international development or international affairs for the Spring of 2017. You will assist in data organization and analysis and provide support for our programs team activities. Please learn more about us at glimmer.org.

Position:

• Maintain program/project records in our project management database,

• Review project completion documents and photos for accuracy,

• Review proposals and reports from our construction partners in Ethiopia,

• Prepare proposals and reports for donors,

• Communicate with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia office on program tasks,

• Conduct research and other activities as needed.

Requirements:

You’re a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world. you’re independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without handholding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group. your organization skills intimidate Martha Stewart. You stay organized throughout the duration of a project, and are able to juggle multiple projects at a time. You’re a firm believer that every detail matters. you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to get the job done. You communicate early on if there is a problem. You don’t just show up, you perform your best. knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your mad skills as a communicator and data analyst.

Commitment:

We’re looking for a Master’s level student (upper level undergraduate students will be considered on a case by case basis) to come to our Austin office 20 hours per week this fall (schedule is flexible). Please only apply if you are located in Austin, Texas.

Benefits:

An internship at A Glimmer of Hope is an incredible opportunity for students to gain experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.

Apply:

Please submit a resume to leslie@aglimmerofhope.org with ICD Programs Intern in the subject line.