Guidelines

Interns will work from their location under the supervision of a CCDHR staff. Tasks will be assigned to interns and will be carried out at a pace agreed upon by the intern and the staff. The duration of an internship will be agreed upon during the selection process (but must be at least two months) and may be extended upon request by the intern. Communication between staff and intern will be by email and phone.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with conducting research on fundraising opportunities.

2. Make risk analyses and balancing time-cost ratios to focus effort on the most appropriate fundraising activities with the highest chance of success, monitor income and expenditure against budgets and the target, and prepare reports for donors of the organization.

3. Assist with the planning and organization of a wide range of funding raising events and activities of the organization.

4. Assist with drafting and dissemination of appropriate fundraising communications and professional interpersonal contacts.

5. Help with raising awareness of the organization’s perspectives at the local, national, and international level including, attendance at special events.

Qualifications

• Fundraising experience desirable.

• Must be at least a high school student.

• Access to a computer and internet connection.

• Good communications skills (written and oral).

• Ability to work independently and effectively.

• Interest in the programs and projects of CCDHR.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.

• Able to commit a minimum of two months to the internship.

• Computer proficiency, preferably in MS Word and internet explorer.

Recognition

Interns will be evaluated at the end of their internships and will be awarded a “Certificate of Internship” and “Reference Letter of Recommendation” stating the duration of your internship, the programs with which you were involved, and your professional skills. An internship with CCDHR presents an opportunity to contribute to the building of a strong civil society and improving the lives of people in Cameroon.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and Resume, preferably by electronic submissions (email). Forward your application to jobs@ccdhr.org. We accept internship applications on a rolling basis. Internships are open to all nationals.