Internship With Us
L'AINE Foundation partners with select universities in the world to support long-term relationships, as well as to engage graduate students in meaningful internships. This program fosters a deeper understanding of the work of L'AINE Foundation.
We are currently considering partnering for the Internship Program with Boston College, Fordham University, Santa Clara University, Seattle University, Kroc Institute for Economic Development. Locally, we will also work with most of the tertiary institutions in Ghana. Interns will support L'AINE Foundation’s work in the following program sectors:
Training
Mentoring
Consulting
Funding
The ENTREPAD
Business Outreach and
Administration and Management of the L'AINE Foundation
If you are not a student at one of these universities, your engagement with L'AINE Foundation would still be encouraged.
Types of Assignments
Short-term assignments (Generally from 10 weeks up to 3 months) might include:
- Conducting research with staff or partner of L'AINE Foundation.
- Undertaking monitoring and evaluation for a specific partner or project.
- Building capacity for L'AINE Foundation staff and partners in an intern's area of expertise
- Documenting programs, projects, and best practices for the foundation
Long-term assignments (Generally from 3 months to 6 months) might include:
- Working directly with a partner and L'AINE Foundation staff to design and develop project proposals.
- Developing specific training programs for L'AINE Foundation staff and its partners.
- Assisting the foundations a program with in-depth analysis on a specific issue.
- Designing L'AINE Foundation presentations.
Where do Interns serve?
Interns work in any of the communities where the foundation works.
Qualifications
Placements in the L'AINE Foundation Intern Program are open to all current, qualifying graduate students. Each university is responsible for screening the intern candidates.
Financial Arrangements
In most instances, the sponsoring university or the intern will provide:
- Housing
- Food
- Transportation to and from the country of placement
- Transportation to and from work
- Medical expenses and insurance
L'AINE Foundation will provide:
- A meaningful intern opportunity
- Assistance in finding a host family or accommodation in-country
- In-country work related transport
- Supervision of the intern
Interested students should write to:
The Finance & Administrative Manager
Plot 38, Kojo Thompson Road, Adabraka, Accra, Ghana, West Africa
P.O. Box GP 1198, Accra
Telephone: (233-21) 717039, 716983,716986
Mobile: 028 7014024, 020 8131656
Fax: (233-21) 717038
Email: lainefoundation@yahoo.com
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