Applications are open for ONE Canada Internship 2024 (Remote work environment).
Closing date: 12 May 2024
ONE Canada Internship 2024 (Remote work environment)
This internship is part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program. To apply for this internship, you must be at least 18 years of age on the day of hiring, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
The successful candidate will have or possess the strong potential to develop talents, aptitudes, skills and experiences in the following areas:
- Genuine passion for ONE’s Policy and Advocacy priorities and areas of focus such as fighting extreme poverty and preventable diseases, in Africa in particular
- Able to do background research on international development, global health and international climate finance
- Experience supporting policy advocacy and citizen engagement particularly in Canada or in a similar parliamentary democracy Interest in being part of a fast-paced, young team that is working to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze public policy proposals.
- Excellent team player with experience in coalition building, and superior interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly in writing and in oral presentations to a range of audiences.
- Ability to use data in shaping policy messages.
- Proficiency at multi-tasking, working well under pressure and prioritizing a number of ongoing projects.
- Self-starter who can effectively take initiative, work independently, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
OTHER ATTRIBUTES
- Highly organized, analytical, detail oriented and self-motivated
- Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills
- Remain positive in high pressure and stressful situations
- Critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Takes action and is results focused
- Flexible and resourceful
- Independent problem solver
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluency in English required. Proficiency in other languages is preferred such as French.
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
This internship pays is 30 hours per week and pays C$20.00 per hour. The length of this internship is 12 weeks.
TRAVEL
Possible travel within Ottawa/ Toronto area.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Remote work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This position will require the candidate to work remotely and participate in work and learning activities virtually. The intern is required to have remote access to the internet during the scheduled hours of the internship.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Please submit your application by May 12, 2024.
ONE Canada is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing (please email recruiting@one.org). ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.
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