The deadline for this internship was 23 February and the application process is now closed. It is not possible to apply anymore.
Are you interested in women’s rights, economic empowerment, women’s health, peace and security? Do you come from Mali, Djibouti, Sierra Leone, Namibia and Zambia? Then you might be the right person to join our African Women Ambassador Internship programme in Geneva this spring.
This is a three month internship mentored by African Women Ambassadors in Geneva and organised in collaboration with the World YWCA.
Who can apply? Young Women from Mali, Djibouti, Sierra Leone, Namibia and Zambia between 22-29 with good written and oral English or French, a Bachelor or Master’s degree in international relations or similar studies.
How do you apply? The deadline for this internship was 23 February and the application process is now closed. Fill in the application form below, send your CV, motivation letter and degree specialization by email to the Human Resources Officer at:
hresources@worldywca.org
DEADLINE 23 February 2017 (IT’S NO LONGER POSSIBLE TO APPLY)
Application form English French
Hello
I had been contacted as shortlist candidate March so i would like to know when will be contact again.
Thank you
Hi Amoun,
Right now we are waiting to hear back from the ambassadors and we expect to be able to come back to you shortly.
hello team, how does one know that the application has been submitted successfully? I just did mine but there was no any feed back to show..
I also sent my reference letter, is there way to confirm to me its been successfully submitted? and kindly how long will it take to know if one is selected or not? thank you, irene
Dear Irene,
The shortlisted applicants have been contacted by now. All candidates received an email a bit more than two weeks ago informing them the application process was closed and only short listed candidates would be contacted again. If you were not shortlisted, we would like to thank you for your interest and recommend that you keep your eyes open for new opportunities in the future.
Hello,
Just a query, have the short listed candidates already been contacted?
Dear Ruth, yes, the shortlisted applicants have been contacted by now. All candidates received an email a bit more than a week ago informing them the application process was closed and only short listed candidates would be contacted again. If you were not shortlisted, we would like to thank you for your interest and recommend that you keep your eyes open for new opportunities in the future.
Hi World YWCA,
This is just to inquire whether the short listed candidates have already been contacted.
Regards,
SN
Hi Seno,
Not yet but they will be contacted this week.
Hi YWCA,
I would like to find out when the shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Regards,
Musopa
Hi Musopa,
They will be contacted this week.
HI, I have apply for the internship via email. However I have not received any mail of acknowledgment.I want to be sure my mail is been received.
Best regard
Isata Othman
Dear Isata
We will not be able to respond to individuals at this time. Only the shortlisted ones will be contacted in the next few days
Hi
I just wanted to find out if all the shortlisted candidate have already been contacted ?
Kind Regards
Pandulo
Dear Pandulo, thank you for your interest! All candidates received an email a bit more than a week ago informing them the application process was closed and only short listed candidates would be contacted again. If you have not been contacted since then, I’m afraid it means you were not selected. Please keep your eyes open, we offer opportunities for young women on a regular basis.
Dear Madam/Sir,
I have tried to apply for the internship via email. However I have received an automated reply stating that the inbox of the email address hresources@worldywca.org is full. Is there possibly another address I can submit an application to?
Kind Regards,
Mariama Wurie
Dear Mariama
Please try resending the email tomorrow after 1030 Geneva time. Apologies for the hitch
Hello,
I just wanted to clarify,
If i have an LLB degree qualification can i apply? If so, what time is the deadline for the 23rd February?
Dear Ruth
The deadline is 23 February at 23:59hrs Geneva time
Hello,
Don’t we get any reply whether the application was received or so? I have send my application but i never received any reply
Regards
Pennie
Dear Peneyambeko
Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact those who will be shortlisted.
Hello sir or madam,
A Friend of mine just sent me the link to the application earlier today, but from reading the comments i see that the application deadline is today Geneva time. what if i turn in the application today will i still be consider even though i miss the deadline? Thanks
Dear Salma
No applications will be considered after the deadline
Dear YWCA,
I’am a 25 years old woman from Djibouti and I have a master degree in Entrepreneurship and 2 years experience in teaching. Can I apply ? I want to do this formation to help women in my country
Dear Raho
Please go ahead and apply. Good luck
Hello I am Funmi a medical doctor from Nigeria, can I apply cause it seems my country was not included please
Dear Funmi
Nigeria is not part of this call
Dear sir / madam
I am a Namibian young woman (23 years) Business Informatics honours student, I would like to know how i should send my application please before the due date. I tried sending my application to this email (info@worldywca.org)but the email seems not to be working the mail has been failing to be delivered.
The advert I saw in Namibia this email was the only available contact and the telephone number as well. How we should apply was not clearly stated.
Kind regards
Peneyambeko
Apologies that the email you used is not working. Please use hresources@worldywca.org. Its also on the websites where the advert is
Thank you so much
Hi.
How can I access the application form?
Thanks!
Please go on the website https://www.worldywca.org and access the forms at the members forum page
Hello, please when is the deadline for application?
the deadline is the 23rd of February 2017
There is confusion with the names of the qualifying countries as mentioned on your website. Sometimes Swaziland is mentioned and Zambia is left out and sometimes Zambia is mentioned and Swaziland is left out. Kindly clarify this for us.
Kind Regards
Dear Lelo
Zambia is on the list and not Swaziland
Hi.
I have a Diploma in Land Administration and 2years working at a Mine and am interested in your program. Am from Namibia 🇳🇦. Can I still apply?
Dear Karen
Unfortunately Land administration will not be consodered
Hi, I am a Zambian female aged 28 years old and I have a bachelors degree in Accounting.
I am eligible to apply?
Dear Nachibanga
Unfortunately the qualification will not be considered
hi, i am indian doing p.hd, can i also eligible for this program ?
Dear Swati
As long as you are African, you can apply for the internship
I Najwa from Libya with the desire to study and work in the Women’s Affairs is currently working on a study of displaced persons and Alahjrhalksrah Libya has master’s degrees in the humanities and social sciences and working on the preparation of doctoral degree I want to receive the supplement study a doctorate in the field of women and their status in the war in Libya
Dear Najwa
Unfortunately Libya is not part of this call. Keep checking the member forum for more opportunities
Hai i would like to find out how to fill in the form. Do i have to print it out first, fill it in the send a scanned copy or i can simply fill it in from the site.
Dear Natalia
You will have to fill it in and then attach the form including all other documentation to the email
i have B COM can i still apply?
Unfortunately that qualification will not be considered
Hello!. Im a Zambian with a Degree in Mass Communication (minor in Public Administration) and a Diploma in Foreign Reporting from the University of Helsinki in Finland. Am I eligible for the position?
Thanx.
Dear Esther
Unfortunately, that qualification will not be considered
In one of the comments you said you would consider social sciences, please advise which courses in social sciences.
Dear Esther
As long as you have a social science degree, you can apply. You stand a better chance if you have gender studies. Good luck
I come from Cameroon and really interested , can I still get the chance to apply?
Unfortunately that country is not on this call
Great initiative…I wish I was in that age group but am just over 31! Lenganji from Zambia.
I am sure there will be other opportunities for your age group. Good luck
Iam a student currently studying social work am I eligible for the internship.
Yes you are eligible to apply. Good luck
Hello. Are expenses cartard for or its personal?
Dear Annety
Flights and accommodation will be paid for.
I have studied Chemistry. Please advise if I qualify on that basis.
Dear Sthembile
Unfortunately we will not be considering a chemistry qualification. Good luck further
Hi thanks for your support towards African young women. Am from Niger Republic and am interested in this internship is it possible for me to apply for it? Thank you
Thank you for showing interest. Unfortunately, this call does not include Niger
Am excited about this program and looking forward to being a part of it. I would like to know if the internship covers all costs of living?
Flights and accommodation will be covered for the length of the internship
My name is kosfel but i am verry interested. When will the programm be opening for benin?
Please continue checking on this Member Forum for other opportunities
Hi Can a kenyan apply?
Unfortunately Kenya is not part of this call.
Greetings,
I am a Zambian citizen currently pursuing Masters degree in Public Health( Global Health Pathway) at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. Will be closed for dissertation project during the time the internship commences. Can I still apply ?
Yes you can still apply
How to register?
Dear Nkoa
Please check the member forum on https://www.worldywca.org. You will find the application forms on the site for you to apply
Good day
Kindly advise when the successful candidates will be notified?
2nd week of March
Helllo will travel and accomodation expenses be taken care of by the organisation or by the selected interns?
Flight and accommodation will be paid for
Is the Degree in International Relations a Hard Requirement ?
I’m from Namibia and quite interested.
Dear Martha
We will consider social sciences as well
I am 29 now, but will be 30 the 17th of March 2017. Am I eligible? I am from Djibouti
Dear Kadija
Unfortunately you have to be 29 years old at the start of the programme. Good luck
I can i apply im 30years old and i have a diploma in secondary teaching?
Dear Amanda
Unfortunately you have to be at least 29 years old to apply
How long will the internship last?
The internship is for 3 months only
I am 22 and really wish to take part in this but I only have a Diploma in Gender Studies and a Diploma in Biblical and Theological studies. I’m in Zambia.
Dear Cecilia
Thank you for showing interest in this programme. Unfortunately you need at least a first degree to be considered
I am from kenya I am eligible?
Dear Emily
Kenya is not part of this call
Application & All required attachments submitted.
I don’t think I shall be able to sleep until the 23rd of February.
When will shortlisted or selected interns be contacted?
Excitedly looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Magnolia
Namibia
please send the application form link or I should send my application letter to the email given?
Am 25years old Sierra leonean lady.
Studying statistics and maths.
I will be grateful if this opportunity is given to me..Am once an refugee..I know the pain of being in such a situation…I will be a great joy for me to help other women out there.
Hi, I am a Zambian female aged 24 years old and I have a bachelors degree in Commerce with major in economics. I am currently pursuing a masters in business management and I am interested in your programme. My question is that your requirements for candidates that qualify to apply States that those with a bachelors or masters in international relations, so does that mean I don’t qualify with my qualifications?
Hey… Am still waiting for a response on my question
Dear Fannely
Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate or identify your question. Can you please repost and we can respond?
je suis jeune malienne actuellement en formation à paris (jeudi et vendredi). je souhaiterais postuler au programme de formation afin de compléter ma formation car mon mémoire porte sur la participation politique des femmes dans les instances décisionnelles. une fois sélectionnée je suis prête à faire les aller-retour et en fin mai je suis disponible toute la semaine.
Hello,
I am a Sierra Leonean and fit into all other criteria of eligibility for this program. However, I necessarily didn’t do a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and my current Master’s program is in Capacity Development and Extension but I have in the early stages of my life been very involved in women empowerment issues to the extent that my current masters project is women and agency in community radio across Africa and Canada at the University of Guelph. Hence, does this in any way limits my eligibility ?
My name is Anissa am from djibouti am interesting in this course it is possible
Hi,I thought I had seen Swaziland last week and has suddenly been removed…
Does that mean Swazis are nolonger eligible?
do you take students from Zimbabwe
Good day
I am from Zimbabwe and i would like to be part of opportunities like this.
is the age limit just applicable at the time of application? is to say, a person that is turning 30 let’s say in April or May can still apply right?
I was at UN Geneva last summer great place, however this YWCA had advitised for a volunteer position last year that i qualified for but heard nothing from them not even a regret email. Try your luck people but don’t keep your hopes up.
Why are other African countries excluded? I am from Botswana and would like to apply.
There is confusion with the names of the qualifying countries as mentioned on your website. Sometimes Swaziland is mentioned and Zambia is left out and sometimes Zambia is mentioned and Swaziland is left out. Kindly clarify this for us.
Kind Regards
What about Zimbabwe
Hello I am South African. Am I not African enough to apply.
Do the programme provide accommodation and food allowance of the participants.
Hi there!
Is it strictly for the countries listed above?
I am from South Africa and would love to apply.
Hello I am from Swaziland. Women issues and economic empowerment are the basis of my interest in women and issues that affect them. The internship programme would be such a wonderful experience for me. The problem is I am currently pursuing my masters in Public administration at the University of Bergen, Norway, and I do not know if it is possible to juggle the internship with school. can you please help in this matter. I would really love to be part of this. Thank you
Good day,
Kindly advise, when does the internship commence ?
Thank you for your question. The internship will start 1 April 2017
Hello! How many interns will be taken from each country?
Dear Lucy
Only one intern per country
I am a Nigeria and a graduate of international relations. I have been waiting for this platform for a very long time. I love what you women are doing and would like to be part of u. When will there be opening for Nigerians? Please keep us posted.
Hi, the programme is intended for young women from Mali, Djibout, Sierra Leone, Namibia and Zambia but I recommend keeping your eyes on our website and social media for other opportunities in the future.
I am 32 and really interested in this course!
Great that you like what we do! The internship is open to women aged 22-29 but please check in here and on our social media on a regular basis to find other ways to engage around women’s rights!
I really do not see that this is justifiable discrimination. Some people in Africa start education late and must work before reaching the level of education you require. If you are serious about human rights then why discriminate?
Dear Kathleen
I am sure other opportunities will come and you will be able to apply. Good luck