Organisation: Canadian NGO – The Shanti Uganda Society
Duty Station: Luwero, 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:
- The Assistant Project
Coordinator assists the Shanti Uganda Project Coordinator as required in
his/her responsibility for day-to-day project/organizational functions. - Support the Project
Coordinator in the centralized coordination and tracking of Shanti Uganda
programs: the Teen Girls Workshop, the Maternity Centre, the Women’s
Income Generating Group (WIGG), the Garden Program and relevant activities - Attend meetings with/on behalf
of the PC and report with minutes and relevant information - Assist in maintaining and
expanding our strong community relationships through attending
events/meetings, networking and visiting community partners - Assist and maintain
administrative tasks, including proof-reading and editing - Create, maintain, and update
spreadsheets/databases/files to support reporting - Co-ordinate meeting
arrangements when necessary, including preparing materials and follow-ups - Greet volunteers upon arrival
at Entebbe Airport and provide a general orientation of Shanti Uganda, the
Birth House, the volunteer house and Kasana Town - Create creative recruitment
strategies (both locally and internationally) using social media,
blogging, direct communication with universities and travel throughout
Uganda - Become familiar with all
program activities and supervise volunteers in their placements and offer
assistance with day to day challenges - Maintain the administrative
organization of the programs and follow up with interns about delegated
tasks. - Assist in the coordination of
the Volunteer Program by responding and following up to emails and
inquiries from incoming and potential Interns/volunteers - Communicate volunteer Terms
& Conditions and volunteer house policies, mediate conflict and
counsel volunteers regarding culture shock, placement challenges and other
minor challenger they may face - Perform additional duties as
assigned
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should
possess a good bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (students entering
their last year of their degree may be considered for certain positions) - Deep passion for women’s
health and empowerment - Possess excellent
inter-personal and networking skills - An independent self-starter
with proven multi-tasking skills and flexibility - Possess creativity and vision
- Exceptional organizational
skills - Able to use Microsoft Word,
Excel and manage various social media platforms - Strong cultural awareness and
demonstrated ability to live in a rural setting - Experience working or
volunteering with a non-profit an asset - Past experience working in the
Global South, specifically East Africa, an asset - The applicant should possess exceptional
verbal and written communication and experience communicating clearly and
directly using email - Excellent organizational
skills, keen attention to detail - Proven leadership experience,
exceptional listening skills and past experience managing a team of people
with professionalism and integrity - Energetic, enthusiastic and
able to maintain a positive outlook in the face of challenges - Exceptional organizational
skills - Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency
in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel and Google docs - Prior experience meeting
deadlines and goals - Possess the ability to handle
multiple projects at once/respond to changing priorities - You are a risk taker, a
creative visionary and you believe in the great potential of small
grassroots organizations. - You are highly 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 understand 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 - 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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