The Africa Program is seeking qualified applicants for its 2008 intern program in Washington, DC.
Interns will assist the Africa Program staff in its Washington area activities, including public forums, research activities and support for the organization's programming in Central Africa.
The Intern will be assigned to work directly with the Africa Program Staff in support of project activities for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Eligibility Requirements
Interns should have an interest in Africa, preferably with some academic or experiential background in the continent.
He/she should have basic computer skills on a variety of software platforms.
The intern should have French language oral and written fluency.
Good research skills and an enthusiastic and responsible approach to unsupervised work are strong assets.
This internship may be paid or unpaid. Applicants should indicate their preference in their cover letter.
Deadlines:
Internship Dates:
Spring internships from January – May,
Summer internships from June – August, and
Fall internships from September – December.
Deadline for Spring of every year is normally; November 27
Deadline for Summer of every year is normally; March 1
Deadline for Fall of every year is normally; July 23.
Application Procedure:
Applicants should send a résumé and cover letter to:
Roseline Fodouop Tekeu
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004 Email: africa[at]wilsoncenter.org Fax: (202) 691 - 4001
