Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.91.970210140905.26124C-100000@library> Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 14:09:46 -0600 From: Jeff Huestis <mailto:Jeff-Huestis@LIBRARY.WUSTL.EDU> Subject: POSITIONS OPEN> [AFRICA][BRAZIL] Careers/Interns/Volunteers - To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
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University Services-Internships & Careers
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Please post/forward/circulate this list of available positions. Thank you
for your assistance.
C O N T E N T S
Three Non-Profit Orgs Focusing on Int'l Development/Humanitarian Work:
[1] Paid Positions & Careers with CARE
[2] Summer Interns (Volunteers) & Project Directors with Crossroads
- Humanitarian & Human Rights Work / Academic Credit
- On-Line Application / Multi-Disciplinary Projects
[3] AFRICARE - recruiting for a variety of positions related to development
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[1] Paid Positions & Careers with CARE
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PROJECT COORDINATOR, ICDP - Masoala, Madagascar.
The PC is responsible for the implementation of the project on the Masoala
Peninsula. The Masoala Integrated Conservation and Development Project is a
challenging initiative. The objective of the project is the promotion of
adequate social and economic development initiatives which would permit the
creation and maintenance of a well managed and biologically and economically
viable system of terrestrial and marine parks and the sustainable use of the
forest and marine ecosystems. Qualifications: Fluency in French, extensive
project management experience and the ability to develop a long term view
and strategies for development activities, and MSc in agriculture, natural
resource management, environmental sciences, rural development or a related
subject, good analytical capacity and management skills. Send resumes to
Rachael Cogen, c/o CARE, 151 Ellis Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
AGRONOMIST, ANGOLA - BIE REGION
Oversee implementation of Project Activities in the Province of assignment.
Work with the LEAP Coordinator, GOA counterparts and project staff to
develop detailed implementation plans and timeliness. Oversee
implementation of FARMER, UPGRADE, and EPP activities to ensure that they
are on schedule and of high quality. Work with the Food Unit in Luanda to
ensure timely arrival, proper storage and proper accounting for all PL480
and non-food project inputs. Design and carry out training program for GOA
and project agricultural extensionists. Monitor training activities and
impact at farmer level, to ensure that extension activities are appropriate
and properly delivered. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in agriculture or
related subject, at least three years of international development
experience in projects with agricultural extension component, demonstrated
project management skills, fluency in Portuguese or Spanish. Send resumes
to Rachael Cogen, c/o CARE, 151 Ellis Street, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Other positions include:
AGRICULTURE PROGRAM ADVISOR - Angola
The APA has responsibility to provide technical assistance and guidance for
the development of the overall strategy and implementation plan for CARE
Angola's agriculture project (FARMER). The APA will be instrumental in
designing the training program for the project extensionists and working
with the regional Agronomists to assure that the project meets technical
objectives and is on track.
LEAP RPOJECT COORDINATOR - Luanda, Angola
Work with CARE staff to develop detailed implementation plans and
timeliness, oversee provincial planning activities to ensure participation
and agreement of Government of Angola staff, ensure implementation of
FARMER, UPGRADE, and EPP activities, assist Agronomists in preparing
training plans and syllabi for extensionists and other project and GOA
staff, review monthly budget reports.
Send resumes to: Rachael Cogen, c/o CARE, 151 Ellis Street, Atlanta, GA
30303. [CARE does not give an E-Mail address/plz contact by phone or snail
mail]
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[2] Summer Interns (Volunteers) & Project Directors with Crossroads
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Please Post/Forward/Share - Thank you.
re: [AFRICA][BRAZIL] Positions/Internships/Volunteer Opptys-Summer
Operation Crossroads
A Non-Profit 501(C)(3) org
ON-LINE application NOW available for
E-Mail address & instructions below
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PROJECT DIRECTORS / GROUP LEADERS
INTERNS / VOLUNTEERS
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-Crossroads seeks participants with interest in the areas of their projects
listed below.
-There will be approximately 20 to 30 projects and a need for 200 to 300
Volunteers/Interns.
-ACADEMIC CREDIT: Participants typically earn 7 to 15 units arranged
through their schools
The program will begin with a several-day Training Orientation
in NYC near end of June; and will conclude in mid-August
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MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROJECTS / RESEARCH / WORK CAMPS / FIELD STUDY
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Ecology & Environment. Traditional Medicine. Oral History. <<ROOTS>>
Folklore. Primary Care. Archaeology. Anthropology. Reforestation.
Media. Distance Learning. Art. Ethnomusicology. Public Health.
Construction. Wildlife. HUMAN RIGHTS. Computer Literacy. Dance.
Agric/Farming. Nursing. Teaching/Tutoring. Business Dev.
African/Brazilian Language Study. Youth Programs. Recreation.
Community Development. Traditional Religion. Rural Sociology.
C O M M U N I T Y & E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T
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Including public health campaigns addressing Female Circumcision /
Genital Mutilation [FGM] carried out with sensitivity for local
customs and practices
C O U N T R I E S: Botswana, The Gambia, Ghana, Eritrea, Ivory Coast,
Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Namibia,
Guinea Bissau, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mali, Benin
and Brazil (in South America)
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B r a z i l i a n R a i n F o r e s t P r o j e c t s
B A H I A
One of the sites under consideration is the Mata Atlantica (Coastal Forest)
area in the Southern Cone of the State of Bahia. This is a place where local
poor communities are struggling to gain access to land via articulated
political effort. We have been recently contacted by leaders of these
communities seeking help with the various projects they deem vital,
including those that deal with Reforestation, Human Rights, Youth
Development, Education and Training, as well as Ecological Projects.
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H o w T o A p p l y :
...to receive the brochure, application and other info by E-Mail,
send your request to <<BOTH>>
1- "Applications & New Programs" <mailto:International_Programs@Juno.Com>,
2- "Brochure & Update" <mailto:oca@igc.apc.org>
...and in the Subject Field, put either of the following:
-> "Send VOLUNTEER\INTERN Packet" (college age & up/open to all)
o r
-> "Send LEADER\ProjDIRECTOR Packet" (26 yrs & up with exp./read below)
Please include your street address in case our equipment malfunctions
P r o j e c t D i r s / L e a d e r s - paid a stipend / applicants must
include a brief paragraph on their background & interests, to receive an
application. Exp. in project areas needed/some travel exp. desirable
Crossroads helps Volunteers/Interns raise funds for the
summer; EARLY application is a MUST
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Operation Crossroads is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization
Credited by J.F. Kennedy for inspiring creation of the Peace Corps
Celebrating 40 yrs of service and over 10,000 Volunteers
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Crossroads-Africa & Brazil: 475-Riverside Dr, NY, NY 10027 212-870-2106
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"Good ideas without action don't accomplish much"
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[3] AFRICARE - recruiting for a variety of positions related to development
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AFRICARE. Recruits employees for a variety of positions in non-profit work.
BA/BS, 3 years experience, language proficiency, job specific.
Contact: Director of Management Services,
AFRICARE, 440 R Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 462-3641
No E-Mail address provided/plz contact by phone
or by snail mail
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