Organisation: Canadian NGO – The Shanti Uganda Society
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Shanti:
Shanti Uganda is a grassroots organization
committed to sustainable community based development, mother-centered care and
the yogic principles of self-less service. The Shanti Uganda Society improves
infant and maternal health, provides safe women-centered care and supports the
well-being of birthing mothers and women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. We
imagine a world where birthing mothers and women living with HIV/AIDS are
supported, empowered and able to develop to their full potential.
committed to sustainable community based development, mother-centered care and
the yogic principles of self-less service. The Shanti Uganda Society improves
infant and maternal health, provides safe women-centered care and supports the
well-being of birthing mothers and women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. We
imagine a world where birthing mothers and women living with HIV/AIDS are
supported, empowered and able to develop to their full potential.
Job
Summary: The Interns are desired for the upcoming
Volunteer Internship Positions in Uganda.
Summary: The Interns are desired for the upcoming
Volunteer Internship Positions in Uganda.
Summer Internship Dates – May 1 – Aug 31 2014
Fall Internship Dates – Sept 1 – Dec 31 2014
Winter Internship Dates – Jan 1 – April 30
2015
2015
NB: Please note, there is some flexibility in
exact dates. Let us know if you would like to adjust the placement dates, or
length of time. Applicants wishing to stay longer than 4 months are encouraged.
exact dates. Let us know if you would like to adjust the placement dates, or
length of time. Applicants wishing to stay longer than 4 months are encouraged.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take, send and post regular
photos documenting our work, events and daily happenings in Uganda - Manage regular posts and
expand our following on all social media platforms (facebook, twitter, youtube,
pinterest, website blog) - Routinely engage and interact
with our community of supporters through social media - Brainstorm and carry out new
marketing campaigns in coordination with Vancouver staff and volunteers - Assist with content for a monthly
newsletter and coordinate blog submissions from volunteers and staff - Develop and expand Shanti
Uganda’s ability to share our story with the world
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The Volunteers should
preferably hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (students entering
their last year of their degree may be considered for certain positions) - The ideal volunteers should
possess a bachelor’s degree in communications, or demonstrated interest
and ability in communications, marketing and social media - Exceptional writing skills and
proven ability to expand social media platforms - Photography skills an asset
- The Intern must bring their
own camera - Deep passion for women’s
health and empowerment - Possess excellent
inter-personal and networking skills - Highly independent
self-starter with proven multi-tasking skills and flexibility - Possess creativity and vision
- Exceptional organizational
skills - Computer literacy skills i.e.
proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and manage various social media
platforms - Strong cultural awareness and
demonstrated ability to live in a rural setting - Prior experience working or
volunteering with a non-profit organization will be highly desirable - Past experience working in the
Global South, specifically East Africa, an asset - You are a risk taker, a
creative visionary and you believe in the great potential of small
grassroots organizations. - You are passionate about
conscious activism, sustainable international development, maternal health
and the empowerment of women on a global scale. - You are motivated, innovative
and willing to commit to the long-term growth of a grassroots organization
with a big on-the-ground impact. - You have a deep understanding
of the importance of self-inquiry, communicate openly, embrace change and
possibility and are driven by your commitment to others. - You celebrate the idea of
living in a rural setting, are eternally flexible and adaptable and you
can embrace occasional power and water shortages.
Internship
Benefits:
Benefits:
- Make a sustainable, inspired,
empowered contribution to the health and well-being of Ugandan women and
their communities. Witness the deep impact of your involvement on an
ongoing basis - Gain valuable experience in
not-for-profit management for those just starting off in their career - Join other dynamic individuals
committed to global change and experience the power of deep, sustainable,
conscious activism - Gain experience the beauty of
Uganda, travel the region with other interns and participate in local
celebrations and traditions with Shanti Uganda’s staff
How to
Apply:
Apply:
The successful applicants will be responsible
for contributing a $450/month placement fee, which will provide them with
shared accommodation in Shanti Uganda’s Volunteer House, airport pickup, a
volunteer manual and ongoing support and evaluation from our Canadian Project
Coordinator in Uganda. All interns will contribute a 30hr workweek and are encouraged
to travel on weekends.
for contributing a $450/month placement fee, which will provide them with
shared accommodation in Shanti Uganda’s Volunteer House, airport pickup, a
volunteer manual and ongoing support and evaluation from our Canadian Project
Coordinator in Uganda. All interns will contribute a 30hr workweek and are encouraged
to travel on weekends.
All internships will remain open until
filled. Successful applicants will be required to submit an application form,
liability & media release and reference letters.
filled. Successful applicants will be required to submit an application form,
liability & media release and reference letters.
Please apply be sending a cover letter and
resume to Project Coordinator, Isabel Bacalao, [email protected] or
Executive Director, Sadie St. Denis , [email protected]
resume to Project Coordinator, Isabel Bacalao, [email protected] or
Executive Director, Sadie St. Denis , [email protected]
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