The main
objectives of the Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre internship program program are:
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To provide students and young
researchers with an opportunity to acquire professional
and practical experience in the field of Human Sexuality
at the ARSRC. |
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To increase interest in and contribution
to sexuality studies by young Africans. |
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To strengthen the collaboration
between senior and junior professionals in the field
of sexuality. |
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Interns in ARSRC will work with
the staff and the Resource Persons of the Centre. |
Assignments interns are given include:
- Editing ARSRC publications
- Editing (English or Arabic) materials for the website
- Writing reports
- Managing the library and resources
- Conducting research on human sexuality (including
web research)
- Managing the ARSRC databases
- Data entry
- Monitoring mass media coverage of human sexuality
issues
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the internship, applicants must
meet the following criteria:
- Be at
least twenty-one (21) years old
- Have a minimum of a first degree
or its equivalent
- Demonstrate some experience or
interest in the field of sexuality
- Be fluent in English
Application Procedure
Applicants are required to complete an application
form and forward it to the address below, preferably
by email or fax.
Africa Regional Sexuality Resource
Centre
17 Lawal St., Off Oweh St., Jibowu, Yaba
Lagos, Nigeria
Tel (234) -1-7919307 / Fax: (234) - 1 – 3425470
Email:
Documents to be submitted
by Applicants
- Duly completed ARSRC Internship Application Form
counter-signed by the applicant's sponsoring agency
- Current CV and cover letter
- Letter of recommendation
- Copies of the latest educational certificates and
transcripts or equivalent institutional records
- A brief description (500 words) of the topic of
interest, area of focus and work plan for the internship
period
- Please note that only fully completed applications
will be processed.
Location and Duration
of Internship
Internship will take place at ARSRC offices in Lagos.
Internships are for a period of 4-8 weeks.
Financial and Administrative
Arrangements
Interns are responsible for all own expenses (travel,
housing, transportation, living allowance) related
to the internship. ARSRC could assist in finding accommodation.
Candidates are required to show proof of medical and
accident insurance coverage prior to assuming duty
as an intern. Candidates are also required to secure
visas (when necessary) prior to their travel to Nigeria.
All enquiries regarding the
internship program should be addressed to
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