Assistant Programme Officer – Internship
FEMMES AFRICA SOLIDARITE (FAS)
FAS (Femmes Africa Solidarité) is an international women’s organisation, with UN ECOSOC Consultative Status working to empower African women to assume a leadership role in peace building and conflict resolution. FAS programmes operate mainly in war-torn countries. FAS is based on the core values of solidarity, commitment, transparency, accountability, innovation, and sustainability. FAS also works closely with African sub-regional and regional organs such as the African Union (AU) to ensure greater involvement of women in decision-making processes for peace and development. FAS is member of AU ECOSOCC and have been elected Head of its gender cluster in ECOSOCC.
FAS has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, its Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal, and one Liaison Office in New York. While the Regional Office in Dakar focuses on operational activities of FAS programmes, FAS International Secretariat and NY Liaison Office are rather involved in advocacy activities taking place in those locations.
FAS Pan-African Office, in collaboration with the two other offices, is currently responsible for the:
- Design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and fundraising:
- Empowerment of women in Africa (DRC, Sudan, Mano River): training and research within the
capacity building; advocacy; coordination
- Implementation of the strategy of the organization, its programme and project implementation
- Managing partners and networking
FAS INTERNSHIPS
The FAS internship programme has been successfully running since 1996. The working environment at the Regional Office in Dakar is vibrant and friendly.
FAS internships are challenging and highly rewarding. Interns should hope to gain practical skills, a greater understanding of the daily running of an international NGO and peace initiatives in Africa, and as well as the opportunity to work alongside international organisations and UN agencies.
Please note, Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) internships are unpaid. The internship is for a minimum period of 6 months. Selected candidates are expected to make their personal arrangement for travel to Dakar, Senegal, and cover accommodation, living costs and other expenses while serving as interns.
Start Date: as soon as possible
TERMS OF REFERENCE
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) and the Pan- African Centre Programme Officer, the Assistant Programme Officer Intern will be responsible for assisting in formulating, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating FAS's projects in support of its programme for engendering the peace process in Africa. The organization offers
MISSIONS
- Assisting the Programme Officer in coordinating the activities of the Regional Office, including
drafting and preparing periodic plans of action, strategic plannings, chronogram of activities and
team-building agendas;
- Helping to design and formulate project methodology of FAS's activities as well as solidarity
missions, training workshops and other capacity building measures particularly in the Mano River
and Great Lakes regions;
ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing supporting documentation for external meetings and FAS events and drafting minutes,
activity reports and any other follow up documentation;
OTHER DUTIES
- Assisting in the development and preparation of project proposals, grant submissions and other
fundraising activities.
apofficerdk@fasngo.org ; adfinancedk@fasngo.org
Deadline: 12th April 2011
FAS (Femmes Africa Solidarité) is an international women’s organisation, with UN ECOSOC Consultative Status working to empower African women to assume a leadership role in peace building and conflict resolution. FAS programmes operate mainly in war-torn countries. FAS is based on the core values of solidarity, commitment, transparency, accountability, innovation, and sustainability. FAS also works closely with African sub-regional and regional organs such as the African Union (AU) to ensure greater involvement of women in decision-making processes for peace and development. FAS is member of AU ECOSOCC and have been elected Head of its gender cluster in ECOSOCC.
FAS has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, its Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal, and one Liaison Office in New York. While the Regional Office in Dakar focuses on operational activities of FAS programmes, FAS International Secretariat and NY Liaison Office are rather involved in advocacy activities taking place in those locations.
FAS Pan-African Office, in collaboration with the two other offices, is currently responsible for the:
- Design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and fundraising:
- Empowerment of women in Africa (DRC, Sudan, Mano River): training and research within the
capacity building; advocacy; coordination
- Implementation of the strategy of the organization, its programme and project implementation
- Managing partners and networking
FAS INTERNSHIPS
The FAS internship programme has been successfully running since 1996. The working environment at the Regional Office in Dakar is vibrant and friendly.
FAS internships are challenging and highly rewarding. Interns should hope to gain practical skills, a greater understanding of the daily running of an international NGO and peace initiatives in Africa, and as well as the opportunity to work alongside international organisations and UN agencies.
Please note, Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) internships are unpaid. The internship is for a minimum period of 6 months. Selected candidates are expected to make their personal arrangement for travel to Dakar, Senegal, and cover accommodation, living costs and other expenses while serving as interns.
Start Date: as soon as possible
TERMS OF REFERENCE
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) and the Pan- African Centre Programme Officer, the Assistant Programme Officer Intern will be responsible for assisting in formulating, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating FAS's projects in support of its programme for engendering the peace process in Africa. The organization offers
MISSIONS
- Assisting the Programme Officer in coordinating the activities of the Regional Office, including
drafting and preparing periodic plans of action, strategic plannings, chronogram of activities and
team-building agendas;
- Helping to design and formulate project methodology of FAS's activities as well as solidarity
missions, training workshops and other capacity building measures particularly in the Mano River
and Great Lakes regions;
ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing supporting documentation for external meetings and FAS events and drafting minutes,
activity reports and any other follow up documentation;
OTHER DUTIES
- Assisting in the development and preparation of project proposals, grant submissions and other
fundraising activities.
How to apply
Email applications preferred. Please send CV and letter of motivation to:apofficerdk@fasngo.org ; adfinancedk@fasngo.org
Deadline: 12th April 2011
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