EducationUSA Internships - Sub-Saharan Africa

EducationUSA Center (Host Organization): Conakry Educational Advising Center- C/o CELA, University of Conakry
Name and professional title of intern supervisor: Valera Gibson, APAO U.S. Embassy -Conakry

Length of service: 15-20 hours per week for 5 months
Application deadlines: May 31st 2012
Preferred time of year to host: January – May
To apply, students should send the following:  Resume, Brief cover letter
Applications may be sent to: Oumar Diogo Diallo    marudaka@yahoo.fr - Subject line "EdUSA Internship"

Accepts eInterns, including the Virtual Student Foreign Service: Yes, apply to both EducationUSA and VSFS. FAQs addressing the application process are available here.

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or in last year of studies
• Knowledge of and interest in U.S. higher education opportunities
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience with the U.S. educational system and/or U.S. Department of State educational exchange program(s)
• Experience and excellence in public speaking.
• Excellent time management, planning and implementation, analytical, and computer/internet skills
• Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours.
• Some basic French will be helpful

Expected duties may include:

• Assisting with social media outreach     
• Presentations to international students on the experience of a student in the U.S.
• Compiling scholarship information
• Developing handouts and educational advising resources                                
• Helping organize pre-departure orientations
• Assisting students with essay writing

Virtual Interns:

• Using facebook and other social media tools to interact with students
• Assisting in developing and researching informational material   
• Identifying students from the host country studying abroad at U.S. colleges who can answer questions
• Finding U.S. Colleges/Universities that admit students who received their Bachelor Degree after only three years at college 

Does the center have funds for a stipend or travel reimbursement? No.

Other comments: The involvement of interns in our activities will have a powerful impact on students/parents' motivation to work hard and meet all requirements for undergraduate or graduate admissions. Please visit www.educationusa.info/guinea. 

EducationUSA Center (Host Organization): US Embassy, Public Affairs Section
Name and professional title of intern supervisor: Public Affairs Officer

Length of service: 30+ a week, minimum of three months (longer if possible)
Application deadlines: January 31st and May 31st 2012
Preferred time of year to host: Summer; flexible for 2012
To apply, students should send the following:  Resume, Brief cover letter
Applications may be sent to: Tizgowere R. Mphepo mphepotr@state.gov - Subject line "EdUSA Internship"

Accepts eInterns, including the Virtual Student Foreign Service: Yes, apply to both EducationUSA and VSFS. FAQs addressing the application process are available here.

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or in last year of studies
• Knowledge of and interest in U.S. higher education opportunities
• Demonstrated commitment to international education and cultural exchange           
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience with the U.S. educational system and/or U.S. Department of State educational exchange program(s)
• Cross-cultural skills, especially in the area of communication.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours
• Excellent time management, planning and implementation, analytical, and computer/internet skills

Expected duties may include:

• Assisting with social media outreach     
• Presentations to international students on the experience of a student in the U.S.
• Developing handouts and educational advising resources
• Compiling information on mentoring students for the Opportunity program                                
• Helping organize pre-departure orientations

Virtual Interns:

• Using facebook and other social media tools to interact with students
• Assisting in developing and researching informational material   
• Creating a blog about ‘study in the U.S’ or ‘a day in the life of a US college student’
• Identifying students from the host country studying abroad at U.S. colleges who can answer questions

Does the center have funds for a stipend or travel reimbursement? Are there other incentives (for-credit options; travel opportunities etc.)? Travel opportunities

Other comments: Malawian youth are hardworking, humble, eager to learn about America and very bright. Any intern would be fulfilled in working with our students. Please visit www.educationusa.info/malawi for more details.

EducationUSA Center (Host Organization): REAC East and Southern Africa
Name and professional title of intern supervisor: Clara Priester, REAC East and Southern Africa

Length of service: 40 hours per week for 2 months
Application deadlines: January 31st 2012
Preferred time of year to host: June-July
To apply, students should send the following:  Resume, Brief cover letter
Applications may be sent to: priesterc@state.gov - Subject line "EdUSA Internship"

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or in last year of studies
• Demonstrated commitment to international education and cultural exchange
• Experience and excellence in public speaking          
• Ability to forge and develop connections and work cooperatively with partners and stakeholders from various sectors including higher education communities, government, and private companies
• Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours
• Excellent time management, planning and implementation, analytical, and computer/internet skills

Expected duties may include:

• Assisting with social media outreach     
• Presentations to international students on the experience of a student in the U.S.
• Helping organize pre-departure orientations 

Does the center have funds for a stipend or travel reimbursement? Are there other incentives (for-credit options; travel opportunities etc.)? Yes

Other comments: Please visit www.educationusa.info/Africa-SouthEast

EducationUSA Center (Host Organization): US Embassy – Harare
Name and professional title of intern supervisor: Rebecca Zeigler Mano, EducationUSA Adviser

Length of service: Flexible - at least 10 hours per week and at least 2 months
Application deadlines: January 31st and May 31st 2012
Preferred time of year to host: Best would be June-mid August but happy to consider other schedules
To apply, students should send the following:  Resume, Brief cover letter - Transcript or list of classes they've taken; statement on why Zimbabwe
Applications may be sent to: harare@educationusa.info - Subject line "EdUSA Internship"

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or in last year of studies
• Knowledge of and interest in U.S. higher education opportunities
• Demonstrated commitment to international education and cultural exchange           
• Cross-cultural skills, especially in the area of communication.
• Experience and excellence in public speaking.
• Excellent time management, planning and implementation, analytical, and computer/internet skills
• High level of attention to detail

Expected duties may include:

• Assisting with social media outreach     
• Presentations to international students on the experience of a student in the U.S.
• Developing handouts and educational advising resources                                
• Helping organize pre-departure orientations
• Using facebook and other social media tools to interact with students
• Creating a blog about ‘study in the U.S’ or ‘a day in the life of a US college student’

Does the center have funds for a stipend or travel reimbursement? Are there other incentives (for-credit options; travel opportunities etc.)? No, we can provide some in-country travel and a great experience with lots of outreach, but don't have any monetary compensation.

Other comments: Please visit www.educationusa.info/Harare