Government of Canada

Canadian International Development Agency

www.cida.gc.ca

Advocacy and Research Associate

Status: Filled
Organization: Coady International Institute
Acronym: COADY
Type: Non-Governmental Organization
Mandate: The Coady International Institute of St Francis Xavier University is recognized worldwide as a centre for excellence in the education and practice of community-based development. Since its establishment in 1959, the Institute has attracted thousands of development professionals from Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and South Pacific to participate to its educational programs.
Address: P.O. Box 5000
Antigonish, Nova Scotia,
B2G 2W5
FAX: (902) 867-3907
Please visit the website of the organization offering this internship to verify its application requirements prior to sending your resume.
Contact Person: Louise Hamelin
E-Mail: coadyyouth@stfx.ca
French Web Site:
English Web Site: www.coady.stfx.ca
Country: Zambia
City: Lusaka
Sector: Government and civil society
Position Description: Coady's Youth in Partnership is a six and a half month program including a four week pre departure educational certificate and workshops designed to prepare the associate for living and working overseas. The workshops allow the youth associate to become more familiar with the philosophy of development, the principles of adult education and the Coady approach. This placement is suitable for graduates with a background and interest in advocacy, human rights and health.

Following the placement the youth associate will take part in a two week re-entry program. The re-entry program assists the youth associate to reflect on their experience, to de-brief and to share their experiences with other Canadians. The program also includes an opportunity to develop career and job search skills.
Host Organization: Zambia AIDS Research and Advocacy Network (ZARAN)
Host Organization Details: Mandate: Promoting and protecting the rights of people living with HIV and AIDS.