Community Mobilization for Social Change Intern
Job ID: 7086684
Sector: International: NGOs, Consulting, Multilaterals
Company Name: Foundation for Sustainable Development
Field of Interest: Employment/Training
Job Function: Unpaid Internship/Volunteer
Location(s): La Plata, Other / Non-US, Argentina
Cochabamba, Other / Non-US, Bolivia
Tola, Other / Non-US, Nicaragua
Mombasa, Other / Non-US, Kenya
Jinja, Other / Non-US, Uganda
Jodhpur, Other / Non-US, India
Posted: August 11, 2010
Entry Level: Yes
Job Type: Internship
Job Duration: 1-3 Months
Degree Desired: Undergraduate
Level of Experience: Entry-level Professional
Required Travel: 10-25%
Company: Foundation for Sustainable Development
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Contact Person: Robin Anderson-Wood
Email Address: info@fsdinternational.org
Phone: 415-283-4873
Apply URL: http://www.fsdinternational.org/apply/application
Job Description
Now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 session. See below for information on 2010-2011 application deadlines and program start dates.
About FSD and Community Development
Building on 15 years of international development experience, FSD’s Uganda program supports the efforts of local non-profits to provide the resources and tools necessary to build community cohesion and participation. FSD works with local organizations that understand how to catalyze individuals toward community participation. The community development work we support varies greatly by region. Frequent topics we address involve: creating and supporting community resource centers; establishing peer education networks to distribute information and resources; constructing housing, water systems, roads, and other infrastructure; providing workshops in carpentry, adult literacy; computer skills, HIV/AIDS awareness, etc.; creating focus groups to discuss community issues and social stigmas; and more. Keeping communities physically healthy, encouraging resource sharing, and building microeconomic opportunities are critical to removing rural poverty traps and promoting development at the community level.
FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address local health, social, environmental and economic issues.
As an FSD Intern you will…
Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues.
Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
Gain grant writing and project management experience by practicing your new skills through the design and implementation of a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns working in Community Development have…
Supported the construction of primary schools, water systems, and sewage management, as well as trained community members in areas of technical expertise and capacity-building in microfinance, health education, and youth development.
Designed and implemented outreach campaigns promoting community mobilization, sensitization, and health education; developed community resource centers; trained community leaders to organize informal events, provide informational and health resources, and develop HIV prevention strategies.
Developed media programs to promote health and community development solutions.
Job Requirements
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide our overseas partners with multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include:
Capacity Building: on-site training and networking opportunities led by local staff
Interns and Volunteers: provide local organizations with the human resources they need to design and implement long-term initiatives
Grantmaking: funding for sustainable projects
Engaged Philanthropy: opportunities for donors to increase their engagement in the projects they support
ACCEPTING FALL 2010 APPLICATIONS NOW.
The Fall 2010 sessions start September 11th to October 2nd and run from 9-52 weeks, depending on your availability. Applications are due September 1st 2010 and are available here: http://fsdinternational.org/apply/application. Applications received after this date will be placed on a wait list and accepted on a case by case basis.
Interested in future programs? We have sessions starting year around – check our website for details at http://www.fsdinternational.org/apply/startdates.
Questions?
Visit us online: http://www.fsdinternational.org
To Submit an email inquiry: info@fsdinternational.org
To contact our San Francisco Office, please call: 1.415.283.4873, ext. 14
Contact Person: Robin Anderson-Wood
Email Address: info@fsdinternational.org
Phone: 415-283-4873
Apply URL: http://www.fsdinternational.org/apply/application
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