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Global Conscience offers field trainings to interested persons all round the year. Our internships last from three to six months unless otherwise arranged. Interns work in the field to collect baseline data on human rights situations. Please visit www.gcicameroon.org/intern to read about field placements in Global Conscience.

Interns also work in the office to receive complaints of human rights violations, document and research on them (i.e. interpret them in the context of national and international laws), write petitions and facilitate trainings for communities.

Global Conscience welcomes any one wishing to do field work in peace building, the rule of law, governance, democracy, human rights promotion and protection, social transformation, conflict management, prevention and resolution.


Qualification
Interns may be of any academic or national background and should be computer literate and fluent in English. We however provide facilities for computer training.

Time Period
Interns must stay for at least three months and a maximum of six months unless otherwise agreed.

Nature of Work
Interns may assist according to their background and interests in any of Global Conscience’s work: Human Rights Promotion and Protection, Legal Counseling, Mediation, Litigation, Juvenile Justice, Gender Research, Capacity Building, Research on Transitional Justice issues, Publications and Administrative and Management Tasks. The nature of the work to be done during the internship must be agreed upon in advance.

Funding
Unfortunately we cannot pay for the work of interns during field placements. Interns must solicit funds for travel, accommodation and living expenses during the internship period. We provide very comfortable accommodation for interns for a fee.

Copyright
The copyright of all written documents prepared by interns in the course of their work shall be the property of Global Conscience.

Confidentiality
Interns must agree to maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive information related to the work of Global Conscience during and after the expiration of the internship.
Internship Fees

Global Conscience Initiative will charges a minimum fee for international internships for better facilitation, coordination, supervision and effectiveness. Internship prices will vary depending on the program, length of internship and additional services requested.

Importantly, the internship fees shall include:
• Development of a custom designed internship to meet your objectives and capabilities
• Internship contract defining the placement terms and conditions
• Assistance with the visa process (international students)
• Preparation and orientation package
• Regular counseling support services for the duration of your internship.
• Performance report supplied by Global Conscience on successful completion of
the program
• Certificate upon successful completion of the internship
• A letter of Recommendation
• Supply of necessary documentation
• Accommodation

Interns shall be responsible for their insurance and visa applications and Global Conscience shall assist with a confirmation or visa letter to facilitate the application process.

Internship fees needs to be paid in advance to enable for logistical and accommodation arrangements

Fees (amounts in FCFA):
1-4 weeks 300,000;
4-8 weeks 450,000;
8-12 weeks 600,000;
12+weeks +100,000/month.

Application from organisation or individual indicating interest in our activities and area of training required,

· Resume of the intended trainee

· A three paragraph (250 word) letter of motivation. (you can contact the GCI secretariat for directives).

Write to the Chief Executive Officer, Global Conscience Initiative and indicate your interest.

Address all applications to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Global Conscience Initiative
First Floor, Storey Building Opp. High Court, Krammer Avenue, PO Box 269 Kumba, Meme, Southwest Province, Cameroon

Fax: 237 3354009
Email is preferable: gci269@gmail.com

Interns do not require any particular skills; just an interest in serving humanity and assisting victims of rights violations. Currently we are looking for interns to work with rural communities to create Centres for Arbitration and Mediation (CAMs). Visit www.gcicameroon.org to read more about the CAMs. We also need interns to assist indigent untried prisoners to secure bail and medical attention.