About
1) WAF Summer Undergraduate Internship Programme
The WAF Summer Undergraduate Internship Programme is an annual ten-week capacity-building opportunity for qualified undergraduates to acquire professional and hands-on experience in various areas of NGO operations.
A successful Intern will have to undergo orientation and will have the opportunity to work alongside other Interns (local and international) and staff. Interns will also be able to co-create a work schedule with their supervisor, work individually on projects, and collectively as a team, as well as get feedback from the leadership team.
2) Target
Undergraduate Students with an interest in the Development sector
3) Application Opens/Closes
February/March
4) Notice of Selection
April
5) Internship Period
June to August
6) Competencies to Learn
Technical Skills: (i) Research & Writing; (ii) Project Management; (iii) Public Engagement on health information, education and promotion etc;
Soft Skills: (i) Critical Thinking; (ii) Empathy; (iii) Interpersonal Relationship; (iv) Taking initiative; (v) Teamwork; (vi) Time Management etc.
7) Fees
Successful Interns are required to pay a token amount to cover the following costs: (i) Administration; (ii) Accommodation; (iii) Training & Supervision; (iv) Consumables; and (v) Transportation. Interns will however be responsible for their feeding.