The International Land Coalition (ILC), a group of 65 of civil society organisations and intergovernmental organisations working for greater access to land, is accepting applications for an internship for a 3 - 6 month duration. The ILC Secretariat consists of approximately 12 people with representation in three main regions of work: Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The intern is expected to work in ILC offices in Rome, Italy, for the duration of the contract. The ILC is hosted by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) (relatives of IFAD employees are not eligible). Remuneration is €600 per month.

The intern will support the work of the Communications Coordinator. The context of communications is that the Council of the ILC has very recently (2008) voted for greater regionalisation of activities, sharing of information, and more emphasis on the work of members. A communications strategy was approved to strengthen existing communications tools (database, newsletter, publications, promotional materials, and campaigns) and work towards integrating regional communications activities with those of ILC globally.

The intern will support this work by:

• supporting management of submissions to the electronic newsletter in French, Spanish, and English, and production of publications (editorial, translation, layout, and printing);
• researching ILC archives and online and member websites for materials on access to land issues and new developments; and
• working with the Communications Coordinator in preparing a proposal for a global campaign.

The deadline for application is June 30 2008.

Qualifications include: training in communications, development, access to land, rural development, pro-poor development, and participation; excellent English language skills, working knowledge of French or Spanish; good computer skills in all basic programmes; and knowledge of website presentation.


For more information on the application process, please contact Barbara Zatlokal b.zatlokal@landcoalition.org