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.

We particularly encourage applications from the SADC region.

Applications should include a CV, a letter of motivation, and a writing sample from the applicant’s topic of study. Please send applications to info@boell.org.za

Deadlines for internship applications:
February 27th 2009: For internships starting in May / Jun / Jul / Aug 2009
June 30th 2009: For internships starting in Sep / Oct / Nov / Dec 2009

Keren Ben-Zeev
Programme Manager: Transparency & Participation
Heinrich Böll Foundation
Regional Office, Southern Africa
1st Floor, Avalon Building
123 Hope Street, Gardens
Cape Town, 8001
Tel: +27 21 461 6266
Fax: 086 5511 674
Alt Fax: +27 21 462 7187

Website: www.boell.org.za
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