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Education Field Officer Internship - Nicaragua

We are currently recruiting for a Field Office Intern to support implementation of a number of businesses at La Bastilla Technical High School in Nicaragua. The Field Officer will work in conjunction with a local partner and have a special focus on education and monitoring and evaluation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated enthusiastic internt to gain practical project management experience in a developing world context, whilst contributing the replication of a unique and ground-breaking educational model.

The placement will start end of July/beginning of August and will last 9-12 months.

For more details and to apply, please click here.

Closing date: 15 May 2013.

Fellowship Vacancies

We are currently seeking two exceptional individuals looking to kick-start their career in international development as part of our Fellowship Scheme. The programme will last for 18 months, of which 6 months will be in our London office and 12 months at an overseas placement in a developing country. In the UK the Fellows will support the Programme Development and Learning Manager in a wide range of activities including running international competitions on enterprise development in schools, organising conferences and events, producing communication materials, providing support with fundraising, M&E and project management. Overseas the role will be defined by the needs of the partners we work with, but will most likely focus on building local capacity in business planning and management. Fellows will benefit from an ongoing in-house training program with weekly sessions covering a wide range of skills applicable to a career in international development. The role is expected to suit graduates with some prior overseas and UK experience in international development, as well as more experienced professionals from other sectors looking to transition into this field. Successful candidates will have a positive can-do attitude, plenty of initiative and will be prepared to take on a wide variety of tasks. 

Please click here to view the full job description and here to download an application form.
Please note that only candidates who are legally allowed to work in the UK are eligible to apply.

Timeline: Please submit a completed application form, along with your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role by midnight on Monday 6 May. Interviews will be held on 13 and 14 May and an assessment day will be held on 16 May for candidates who reach the final stage.