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Stop Illegal Fishing Launches its Internship Programme
Stop Illegal Fishing is now initiating its internship programme. This programme will provide opportunities for graduates and young professionals (African nationals only), to work with the SIF coordinating team on issues related to their areas of expertise. The SIF intern will contribute knowledge and expertise in an area relevant to current SIF activities, and in exchange, the SIF coordinating team offers an international and professionally stimulating work environment. The Programme is now open for applications. Kindly have a look at the Terms of Reference below. The deadline for the current internship period is now closed. However, we would still welcome applications, which we will keep on record for the next internship period.
Please submit your application (CV plus cover letter) to the following e-mail address: [email protected].
ADVERT: Stop Illegal Fishing Internship Position
Duration: 3- 6 months, Location: Botswana
Introduction:
In response to the negative impacts of Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing taking place in African waters and the need to review the governance of fisheries systems in relation to this – the Stop Illegal Fishing Programme (SIF) was formed in 2007. Stop Illegal Fishing is committed to ending the devastating impacts of illegal fishing across African fisheries, in order to allow African nations and their people to enjoy the full benefits of stable and increased revenues from their fishery resources. SIF is a working group of the Partnership for African Fisheries (PAF) of the NEPAD Agency. SIF works in partnerships with governments, civil society, NGOs, intergovernmental organisations and the fishing industry to harness the necessary international support and African commitment to delve deeper into the issue of illegal fishing and to support change. SIF works through a mix of facilitation, campaigning, empowerment and support for ongoing and new initiatives as part of their efforts to put an end to the crime of illegal fishing.
For more information about SIF see www.stopillegalfishing.com and about PAF www.africanfisheries.org
Internship description:
The SIF co-ordinating team is currently seeking a fisheries intern to work with the Programme Coordination Team based in Gaborone, Botswana. We welcome applications from those with general fisheries experience as well as those with specific skills, experience or knowledge in monitoring control and surveillance, small scale fisheries or other relevant area to our work.
Duties, responsibilities and output expectations:
The intern will work as part of the SIF team in all aspects of our work, they will particularly:
€ Assist in the research, compilation and production of information resources to support the work within the programme, including preparing case studies and working on specific projects;
€ Assist in logistics and coordination of SIF related events and meeting; and
€ Assist in the development of the SIF website.
Required qualifications, skills and experience:
€ Work experience – candidates must have some relevant work experience from national ministries and departments of fisheries or related fisheries institutions;
€ Qualifications – a degree in a related discipline is required (e.g. fisheries, public policy, environmental science, natural resource management);
€ Language – good written and oral communication skills in English are essential, good working knowledge of Portuguese and/or French would be an asset;
€ Computer skills €“ good computer skills required in MS office software; and
€ Personal €“ we are looking for an African national who is highly motivated and responsible, has good organisational skills, and is able to work in multi-cultural teams.
Start date: as soon as possible, but flexible.
Duration: The placement would be for three to six months on a full time basis. Please state your availability in your application. Working hours are standard but you will be expected to be available to assist at workshops which can involve longer hours than usual as well as work associated travel.
Application process: To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are applying and your availability to [email protected]. The application deadline is 7th June 2010.
Remuneration and benefits: SIF will cover all costs related to travel and visas, accommodation and transport, while an allocation will also be made to cover expenses and personal costs.