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In Asia

Since 1945, the International Catholic Child Bureau (Bice) promotes the dignity and rights of children, in the unconditional respect of them as persons, within their families, their cultures, the communities to which they belong and their religious beliefs.  

Bice constitutes a network of consultation for action and research. Drawing upon children's capacities, its action for children is based on the International Convention on the Rights of the Child which it helped to draft and whose implementation it supports.  

The Regional Delegation for Asia (DRAsie) coordinates projects and programmes in the field by working with local partners in Cambodia, India and Nepal to promote the dignity and rights of children, and acts as a platform of exchange and reflection between its different members. Its lines of actions are prevention and recovery from sexual abuse and exploitation, early childhood care and development and protection of children affected by armed conflict.  

 

To strengthen its team, the DRAsie is looking for two interns for 3- 6 months starting mid-September 2008. A stipend of up to 700€ can be negotiated.  

 

>> Communications Intern 

>> Project Monitoring Intern

 

 I.                   Communications Intern:

 

Main Tasks:    

The intern will work specifically on developing and elaborating the Asia Delegation's website. S/he will work under the supervision of the Asia regional delegate, to:  

•  Contribute  to the creation of the delegation's website and updating its content, in close collaboration with Bice's Asian members and local partners;

•  Develop information and communications material on the delegation's activities (projects, seminars, etc) and on the areas of expertise of the delegation (ie. children victim of sexual abuse and/or exploitation, ECCD, resilience, children's rights);  

 

Profile:   

•  Masters degree or equivalent level in communications, journalism, social sciences, development studies, or other relevant fields;

•  Excellent English (preferably native English speaker), fluent French

•  Experience in communications

•  A particular interest in children's rights and in the Asia region

•  Strong writing and editing skills

•  Ability to work in a team

•  Experience in using website building tools (such as webuilder), and picture editing software is desirable      

 

II.                Project Monitoring Intern:  

 

Main Tasks:    

The intern will provide general support to the DRAsie. Specifically, s/he will:  

•  Develop the areas of expertise of the delegation (e.g. undertake a small research study on the context of Child Sexual Abuse in Cambodia, India and Nepal; compile case studies and analyse the impact of the project on the children's lives; Identify good practices etc)

•  Provide general support in project monitoring (proposal and report writing etc)  

 

Profile:   

•  Masters degree or equivalent level in social sciences, development studies, sociology or related fields

•  Excellent English and fluent French

•  Knowledge of Project Management methodology and tools

•  Experience in conducting research studies

•  A particular interest in children's rights and in the Asia region

•  Strong writing skills

•  Ability to work in a team

How to apply:  

 

Fill in theapplication form and send it along with your CV by August 4th, 2008 toAnaïs Pagès. Please specify either "Communication internship" or "Project monitoring internship" as subject of you email.  

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.