The Nelson Mandela Foundation hereby invites applications for internship opportunities that exist in the Foundation. Applications are invited from previously disadvantaged unemployed South African youth between 18-35 years of age, with relevant Degree / National Diploma qualifications. S
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- Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12-month contract.
- Interns will receive a monthly stipend.
Internship placement in the following offices:
- Communications & Marketing Internship
- Archives Internship
- Dialogue Internship
- CEO’s Office Internship
- Mandela Day Internship
ELIGIBILITY
Communications & Marketing Internship:
In order to be eligible for the NMF internship, applicants must:
- Hold a qualification in communications or journalism (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates to the work of the communications programme at NMF);
- Be recently graduated with little or no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefitted from an internship opportunity within a South African NGO;
- Have a demonstrable interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues and an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa;
- Be able to plan, prioritise work, meet deadlines, and work independently;
- Be systematic and thorough in their approach to work, with excellent attention to detail;
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel, Facebook, website design, Instagram, Twitter, Google apps)
Archives Internship
In order to be eligible for the NMF internship, applicants must:
- Hold a qualification in information studies, history or heritage management (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates to the work of the archival program at NMF);
- Be recently graduated with no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefitted from an internship opportunity within a South African NGO;
- Have a demonstrable interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues and an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa;
- Have some experience of working with archival collections, and an understanding of the need for careful handling of archival material and artifacts – preferable
- Be able to plan, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work independently;
- Be systematic and thorough in their approach to work, with excellent attention to detail;
- Be competent in Microsoft Office software;
- Be fit and able to lift archive boxes and move loaded carts.
Dialogue Internship
In order to be eligible for the NMF internship, applicants must:
- Hold a qualification in the social sciences (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates to the work of the Dialogue program at NMF);
- Be recently graduated with no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefitted from an internship opportunity within a South African NGO;
- Have a demonstrable interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues and an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa;
CEO’s Office Internship
In order to be eligible for the NMF internship, applicants must:
- Hold a qualification in Office management or business studies (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates to the work of the support services/CEO’s Office at the NMF);
- Be recently graduated with no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefitted from an internship opportunity within a South African NGO;
- Have a demonstrable interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues and an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa;
- Be able to plan, prioritise work, meet deadlines, and work independently;
Mandela Day Internship
In order to be eligible for the NMF internship, applicants must:
- Hold a qualification in Public Relations or Communications (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates to the work of the communications program at NMF);
- Be recently graduated with little or no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefitted from an internship opportunity within a South African NGO;
- Have a demonstrable interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues and an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa;
- Must have a demonstrated ability to leverage South African student body organizations
- Be able to plan, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work independently;
DEADLINE: June 1, 2019
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