Zimbabwe students … here’s an internship
Internship position: Policy Intern – Poverty Reduction Forum Trust
Organization Overview
The Poverty Reduction Forum Trust (PRFT) influences the formulation of pro-poor policies through carrying out research on poverty related issues, engaging with policy makers, promoting broad-based consultative dialogue and processes, as well as advocating for sustainable human development in Zimbabwe. In order to achieve this goal, the organization conducts poverty related research and promotes evidence based policy formulation and dialogue between civil society, development partners and policy makers on issues of sustainable poverty reduction and human development.
Details about PRFT background can be obtained from www.prftzim.org
Job Qualifications
Open to a recent graduate or student seeking a learning opportunity in poverty research, policy, or policy advocacy. Candidate must have excellent oral communication, research, organization, and writing skills. Graduated with, or studying towards a degree in Development, or other related qualifications.
The intern will work closely with the PRFT team and will:
- Assist staff by conducting research, developing policy fact sheets, tracking national legislation, and organizing outreach programs.
- Provide staff with support in research and analysis of various topics, organizations, and key players in the field.
- Assist in the development of research papers and other advocacy materials.
- Provide any other administrative support to staff as needed.
This position requires 8 months commitment with possibilities of extension.
Please send your CV and cover letter to Denboy Kudejira: Denboy [at] prftzim [dot] org and cc prftresearch [at] gmail [dot] com
The position starts February 1st 2012