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Global Conscience Initiative is a registered not-for-profit organization, independent of any government, political or religious affiliations. Based in Kumba, SWP., Cameroon, the organization was founded in 1999 by journalist Samba Churchill, after he was severely tortured at the hands of a paramount traditional ruler and Central Committee member of the ruling Cameroon Peoples Democratic Movement (CPDM) party.

The organization’s original vision – of building a strong global conscience, in which all citizens work together to promote and protect all basic rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – continues to be the guiding motivation behind all of GCI’s programs.

Based on the belief that lasting peace must come from within a people and their own culture, GCI focuses on working with individual citizens as well as the media, government bodies, local councils, law enforcement and judicial systems – all the while creating networks of conscientious organizations and individuals who work together to promote democracy and human rights.

By encouraging and empowering civil society to play an active role in supporting peace and development, reawakening the consciences of government and providing educational and workshop opportunities for individuals from all areas of society, GCI strives to help strengthen the communities with which it works.

We are looking for a full time intern; a person with strong research and writing skills, knowledge of Human Rights and prison issues and a commitment towards working for a more just and sustainable world.

Successful intern will gain significant, hands-on experience in grant writing, fund raising and event planning. Opportunities to learn other skills necessary for non-profit work exist for the right candidate.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Research into funding opportunities and grant-writing:

Global Conscience is currently in the process of expanding our foundation database. In order to continue this work, we need interns who are capable of researching funding opportunities within fixed guidelines, initiating and maintaining contact with foundations and writing grants for eligible funding. This would require an intern with strong research, writing and analytical skills.

The process of applying to organizations takes many repeated contacts and queries before one can write and submit the proposal. Therefore, the intern will also be required to keep track of and document his/her progress in reaching out to potential funding organizations.

Required Skills/Experience:

1. Excellent writing skills
2. Strong research and analytical skills.
3. Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
4. Professional attitude and ability to represent GCI to potential funders over the phone or through email.
5. Good organizational skills.
6. Ability to manage time efficiently and to multi-task.
7. Ability to work as part of a team.

Desired Skills/Experience:

1. Prior experience in research and grantwriting.
2. Basic French
3. Prior experience in event planning and fundraising
4. Prior experience in corporate outreach

Commitment

1. Three to Six months with a possibility of an extension
2. Minimum of 30 hours per week.

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to intern@gcicameroon.org

Internships are unpaid and applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.