Date of last update: 18/05/2021 2021-05-18
Part of the new SDG Youth Programme, this position is reserved for Swiss nationals/permit C holders with a bachelor's degree (University or FH/HES), or an Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education, or a Federal Diploma of Higher Education.
The organisation
CEAS is a Swiss-based NGO active in the field of development cooperation since 1980. CEAS encourages the emergence of participatory innovations that enhance local resources, promote human development and respect the environment. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), CEAS projects are based on innovative applied research carried out together with the local population. Through its partners network, CEAS contributes to food self-sufficiency, sustainable development and adaptation to climate change. In Senegal since 2005, CEAS focuses on improving fisheries management, post-harvest processing as well as solid waste management.
Description of duties
The objective of this one-year traineeship with CEAS is to
This traineeship is a rare opportunity to conduct a field study that aims to explore a cutting-edge question at the heart of development intervention: What are the social and gender issues affecting local involvement in coastal management strategies? Throughout the internship, the trainee will support the broader project cycle management and monitoring, evaluation and learning processes related to CEAS actvities in Senegal.
This internship will consist of three main parts:
About the SDG Youth Programme
The SDG Youth Programme was designed by the Mercator Foundation Switzerland, together with cinfo. It aims to offer students and aspiring professionals the opportunity to gain initial exposure and work experience with an NGO or social enterprise active in international cooperation (IC).
Selected candidates are allowed to work on new topics and innovative projects for one year, both at the headquarters in Switzerland and in an office abroad (or with a partner organisation of the host organisation). While doing so, the young professionals can explore their motivation to follow a career path that allows them to contribute to the SDGs. At the same time, they can transfer the knowledge and competencies acquired to the Swiss labour market. Particular emphasis is placed on the career development of the successful candidates.
Learn more about the programme here.
Join date: 01/09/2021
Working hours (%): 80-100%
80-100%Type of contract: Internship
Duration: 1 year
Education level: Bachelor's degree
Macro-area: Multiple
Level of experience: Entry level, less than 1 year
Area of work Definition: Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock, Rural Development
Type of organisation: Foundations and Private Sector
For the SDG Youth Programme :
For this position :
Required competencies:
Demonstrated interest in:
Important details regarding your application:
Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:
Application deadline: 18 May 2021
First round of interviews: 27 May 2021
Start date : 1 September 2021