The OIYP Internship Program

OIYP offers four internship programs each year which allow interns to work on an international development program of a major development Organisation. It also provides opportunities for individuals to gain experience in the field of International Development. These internships are voluntary; however interns are paid a stipend to cover daily travel expenses and lunch. 

There are four internships available for each intake which will run over three months taking place in Oxfam Australia offices in Sydney. Interns are expected to work four days a week.

	Dates of Internship	Application Deadline
Intake 7	Feb 19 – June 20	January 9, 2007
Intake 8	June 11 – Oct 12	May 18, 2007
Intake 10	Dec 4 – March 7 2008	October 26, 2007

Interns are required to choose a specific program area for their internship upon registration. OIYP will then send them a detailed job description. Each intern would be supervised by the relevant Program Manager and be eligible for ongoing training opportunities.

• Research and Outreach
• Skills Development and Training
• Communications
• Project Grants
• Events

 Qualifications & Skills Required

• An undergraduate degree in International Development, Adult Education, International Studies, Education, Economics, International Relations, Communications, Social Development, Languages, Arts or Law
• Commitment to the values and aims of OIYP (or to social change & social justice)
• Strong Analytical skills
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated effective worker and ability to prioritise
• Able to work within a team
• Communication skills (including cross-cultural communication)
• Language skills (French or Spanish) (Desirable)

 Interested?

Then e-mail iypenquiries@oxfam.org.au and in the subject field write ‘request for internship application form’. Remember to specify which program area you are interested in applying for.