About the Organization

UNIFEM is a learning and advocacy organization fostering networks and linkages that contribute to women's empowerment, policy reform, and gender sensitive development. UNIFEM provides technical support to governments and promotes dialogue between governments and women's organizations.

The UNIFEM Andean Regional Office supports programs in Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela and Bolivia, largely through small grants, training, conferences and publications. A priority focus is on Women's Economic and Social Rights, but also Governance and Women's Leadership and on Ending Violence Against Women and Women's Human Rights. The Office funds and monitors numerous projects related to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural rights, and others.

Job Description

Assisting staff in achieving UNIFEM's goals including: making field visits to, and evaluation of, UNIFEM sponsored projects; assisting with proposal preparation and review; overseeing projects and activities with co-workers; supporting regional seminars and conferences; preparing and delivering workshops on the subject of women's human rights, translating project documents; assisting editor in the publication of the regional magazine, researching background data for articles and speeches, filing, faxing and other office duties as assigned.

Intern Learning Outcomes include: In-depth knowledge of Andean women's issues, organizations and agendas; ability to appraise and prepare UNIFEM projects; preparation of monitoring, assessment and other reports.

# of Positions per term

1

Start Dates

Beginning of any academic term

Duration of Internship

12 Months

Academic Background

Master's degree student in Women Studies, International Development, International Relations, Political Science, or related Social Sciences (e.g. Anthropology, Sociology).

Skills/Experience

A strong interest in and experience with international gender issues. Fundamental understanding of current gender-related concepts, frameworks, and programs. Experience living in a Spanish-speaking country.

Language Ability

Intermediate-advanced Spanish skills.

Other Requirements

Computer literacy using MS Word, MS Excel and Windows.

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.
ALL ESTIMATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

IE₃ Program Fee

For spring term 2012, the program fee for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. The expected program fee beginning summer term 2012 is $3450 for the first term. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE₃ page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
International Travel	$1100-$1300
Visa Fees	$180
Recommended Immunizations	$500

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	$200-$300
Food	$100
Local Transportation	$50
Recreation	$50
Personal Expenses	$50

Compensation

None.

Additional Expense Information

Approximately $500-$650 per month for rent, food, incidentals and recreation. Interns pay anywhere between $80-$225 per month for a shared apartment and about $200 for a single apartment. There are postings in the UN cafeteria to live with other UN employees and there are plentiful options for housing in Quito. Plan to arrive a week in advance to look for housing and get settled.

Students must apply for a Volunteer Visa through the Ecuadorian Consulate prior to departure for Ecuador. Currently, the costs associated with the visa application are $180.

Read a previous intern's report: Alyssa

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