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Opportunities

Internship at CTA: Web 2.0 and Social Media for Development

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The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) is a joint international institution of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and the European Union (EU). CTA has an opening for an intern within the Policies, Markets and ICTs Programme.The intern will work under the guidance of the project team leader (acting as mentor) and in collaboration with the other team members. 

Under the guidance of his/her mentor, the intern will carry out the following activities:

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) is a joint international institution of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and the European Union (EU). CTA has an opening for an intern within the Policies, Markets and ICTs Programme.The intern will work under the guidance of the project team leader (acting as mentor) and in collaboration with the other team members. 

DUTIES

Under the guidance of his/her mentor, the intern will carry out the following activities:

  • Assist in the organisation and follow-up of the Web 2.0 and Social Media Learning Opportunities.
  • Interact and collaborate remotely with consultants, host organizations and beneficiaries using cutting edge technology.
  • Assist in gathering and processing data for M&E purposes and for assessing project impact.
  • Contribute to the analysis of the results of a planned impact assessment.
  • Participate in updating the curriculum.
  • Maintain the Web2fordev.net and pgis.cta.int web sites.
  • Report on project activities via social media.
  • Perform other tasks as requested by the mentor.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Recent graduate, 29 years old maximum.
  • National of one of the ACP or EU States signatory to the Cotonou Agreement (79 African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Union Member States).
  • University degree in ICT or communication-related disciplines.
  • Experience and keen interest in the area of ICTs, Web 2.0 and Social Media.
  • Knowledge in managing CMS (Joomla) is welcome.
  • Good organization, inter-personal and communication skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of one of the Centre's two working languages (French or English) and a satisfactory knowledge of the other.

BENEFITS

Participation in CTA activities will give you an invaluable experience at international level.

Internship stipend (€ 800 per month for holder of a Bachelor’s degree, € 1,000 for holder of a Master’s degree).

Payment of travel costs when joining and leaving the Centre.

Medical coverage for emergency cases of sickness and accident during the internship.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to send the documents listed below via email to Pascal Deleu, Human Resources Officer. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please indicate in the “Subject” of the email the title ‘ICT4D and Web2forDev internship application’.

  • A letter of motivation (maximum one page explaining why the candidate considers that he/she is in a position to successfully contribute to project implementation and what he/she expects to gain from the internship. The date of earliest availability should be specified as well);
  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae, preferably EUROPASS format;
  • Copies of the highest diploma/degree as well as training certificates related to the position. Original documents are to be presented once a candidate is selected.
  • Two letters of recommendation and/or references.
  • Deadline for applications: 30 May 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.