Heinrich Boell Stiftung Southern Africa Internships

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The Heinrich Boell Stiftung Southern Africa invites applications for internships every year.

Applicants should be

  • graduates of political or social science, gender/ feminist studies, migration studies, sustainable development, environmental science (other relevant degrees will be considered)
  • post graduate students of the above mentioned fields of study who are working on their research projects

    Candidates must have demonstrated English writing skills, be proficient in MS Office and preferably have some qualitative research & field work experience.

    They should be willing to assist in programme management work as well as in the organisation and documentation of events. Exact tasks and responsibilities will be negotiated on an individual basis.

    The HBS prefers internship periods of 3-6 months. Monthly stipends will be awarded while interns will be responsible for own travel to Cape Town & accommodation.

    Applications from the SADC region are encouraged.

    Applications should include a CV, a letter of motivation, and a writing sample from the applicant’s topic of study.

    Deadlines for internship applications:

    October 30th: For internships starting in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.
    February 27th: For internships starting in May, Jun, Jul, Aug.
    June 30th: For internships starting in Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

    For more internship details and application procedures, see: Heinrich Boell Stiftung Southern Africa Internships

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