The Young Women's Leadership Institute (YWLI) is a feminist organisation that nurtures young women’s leadership and creates and provides spaces for young women’s participation in policy processes. YWLI is currently looking for a young woman to intern at their secretariat for a period of six months from March to August 2008.

YWLI has several programmes, one of which is Leadership Development. The aim of the Leadership Development Programme is to empower and build the leadership capacities of young women to address different development and human rights concerns. Through the Leadership Development Programme, YWLI provides the space for young women to participate in an active internship that allows them personal empowerment and the opportunity to learn practical programme implementation skills. Interns also get hands-on experience in community development work.

The intern will provide support in the following areas:

• Technical support to the YWLI’s Management of Information Systems (MIS)
• Publishing of the Feminist Voices bulletin
• Moderating online discussions with network members
• Ensuring an active list serve for network members
• Maintenance and updating of the YWLI website

The intern will also be expected to initiate and implement an innovative project that uses information and communication technologies (ICTs) to connect, mobilise, and network with young women.

The deadline for application is February 15 2008.

Requirements for applicant:

• An academic background in a field related to social work, women’s rights, or gender equality. A degree is an added advantage but not a requirement.
• An academic background and excellent practical skills in information technology.
• A demonstrated commitment to women’s rights.
• Demonstrated innovativeness and ability to think ‘outside the box.’
• Ability to take initiative as well as to work independently and as part of a team.

Applicants should submit the following:

1. An application letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. A one page statement of intent stating why you are interested in this internship
4. One page describing your proposed plan of action if you are selected and an initiative of interest in one of the support areas mentioned above