[APPLY NOW]: 6 MONTH INTERNSHIP by The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) and Ecole du Patrimoine Africain (EPA) Overview: Two internships will run in 2015, one at AWHF in Midrand (South Africa) and one at EPA in Porto-Novo (Benin). AWHF was launched in 2006 to support African State Parties in implementing the UNESCO Convention on the protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. EPA was established in 1998 and is a post-graduate university institution specialised in the preservation and promotion of both tangible and intangible heritage.The programme includes research, training workshops, field projects and internships. Although all these initiatives contribute significantly to skills development, internships tend to offer in-depth training and more exposure to practical work in capacity building institutions or at World Heritage sites. Target Group: Bachelor/Masters/Proffesionals/Members of natural/cultural heritage and academic institutions Area of Focus: Internship Internship Value:The costs for the internship will be covered by the organisers. Requirements:2 interns will be selected to take part in 2 separate internships. Applicants include students (graduate), professionals or members of natural/cultural heritage and academic institutions (not necessarily within the heritage sector). Applicants must be 30 years of age or below. The project is open to participants from all African countries. Applicants are required to be competent in either English or French,bilingualism is preferable (English/French) and knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese can be an advantage. Eligible female practitioners are encouraged to apply. How to Apply: All applicants should submit the following application package: 1. The completed application form; 2. A signed letter of recommendation from applicant’s university or administrative authority/supervisor; 3. A letter of motivation by the applicant (1 page); 4. Applicant’s updated curriculum vitae (3 pages maximum). The complete application package should be sent at the latest on the 6th February 2015 via electronic emails to: AWHF - Pamela Mac Quilkan ([email protected]) with copy to EPA ([email protected]). Deadline: 6 February 2015
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 07:34:44 +0000