Development and Partnership Intern

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Development & Partnership Intern

The Shanti Uganda Society is seeking interns to fill upcoming positions in Kasana, Uganda. Shanti Uganda is a registered Canadian Charity and Ugandan NGO that improves infant and maternal health, provides safe, women-centered care and supports the well-being of birthing mothers and women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Research and apply monthly for grant proposals, awards and endowments
• Develop and strengthen partnerships between organizations and potential funders and maintain ongoing communication
• Maintain ongoing communication history and reporting requirements in partnership and funding database
• Prepare organizational background presentations for prospective donor meetings
• Assist the Project Coordinator in preparing annual and quarterly reports for District Health and Sub-County offices
• Research and source out local short, medium and long-term sustainable fundraising means and draft a working fundraising strategy proposal based on findings at end of placement
• Organize one major Shanti Uganda fundraising event in Uganda
• Support the vision, mission and values of Shanti Uganda
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in International Development Studies, Non-Profit Management or related field (students in their 3rd or 4th years also considered)
• Deep passion for women’s health and empowerment
• Experience drafting grant proposals an asset
• Exceptional independent research and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel and Google docs
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once/respond to changing priorities
• Proven experience meeting deadlines and goals
• Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail
• Exceptional networking, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to live in rural environment
• Experience working or volunteering with a non-profit an asset
• Experience working in under resourced communities, specifically East Africa, an asset

What We Provide

• Valuable professional experience and opportunities to learn from our incredible staff and community at Shanti Uganda
• Ongoing mentoring and support throughout the internship process
• Shared accommodation at the Shanti Uganda Volunteer House
• Pick up and drop off to the airport
• Pre-departure logistics support as well as support after you return home
• A lasting and deep connection to a wonderful community of staff, interns, volunteers, board members and many others all over the world

Intern Contribution

Successful applicants will be responsible for contributing a $600/month placement fee which covers everything listed in the 'What We Provide' section. All interns will contribute a 35hr workweek and are encouraged to travel on weekends.