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Internship in International Development

 

12 months – full-time - job share - Oxford based - £13,500

 

African development charity SOS Sahel UK and international development recruitment agency Oxford HR are offering a unique internship opportunity within both organisations.

 

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Intern with strong IT skills and a good attention to detail to join our small teams in our shared office in East Oxford.  At SOS Sahel UK (60% time) you will be responsible for helping the UK Representative of the charity to maintain its income from individuals and charitable trusts, as well as handling administrative and front-of house functions and supporting communications and some public events.  At Oxford HR (40% time), you will work closely with colleagues to improve a relational database, maintain and update the website and provide administrative support to a team of executive search consultants.

 

This internship is an opportunity for a capable, creative and motivated graduate to gain hands-on work experience in administration, knowledge management and fundraising with the international development sector, with increasing responsibilities.  

 

The right candidate will be an organised self-starter with relevant work or voluntary experience, excellent IT and written skills, a keen attention to detail and a passion for international development.  Previous knowledge of fundraising and/or database management would be an advantage.

Skills required:

 

• Education to degree level
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with high competence in the MS Office package especially database management
• Complete fluency in English (to the same level as a native speaker) as you will be required to write motivating proposals, reports and fundraising materials
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with good attention to detail
• Able to work creatively, develop new ideas, and use initiative within a small team
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise and multi-task to reach deadlines

 

This full-time position is being offered at £13,500 for a 12 month contract. 

 

Please visit www.oxfordhr.co.uk for more information on how to apply.

 

Deadline for applications:       5pm on Wednesday 14^th April 2010

 

Interviews:                               Friday 16^th April 2010, in Oxford