Ecological Farming Systems Development intern - The Philippines

Internship Description:

GAIA Project Youth Internships are made available through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) YES (Youth Employment Strategy) internship program. The goal of the program is to give young Canadians international work experience and develop their skills in the fields of sustainable agriculture and international development.

Successful applicants will start and finish their work experience with REAP-Canada, an Environmental NGO (ENGO) based in Ste. Anne be Bellevue Quebec. The internship will include a 9 week term in Canada, and a 6 month placement in the Philippines where they will be based with the local southern partners PABINHI (The National Initiative on Seed and Sustainable Agriculture in the Philippines) on the islands of Panay and Guimaras. Additionally, there will be a pre-departure orientation workshop and a debriefing workshop, both held in Canada, and a final two weeks of training where interns will learn job search skills and how to follow up on entrepreneurial opportunities.

These positions require determined, self-starting, committed individuals willing to work under extreme conditions. Successful applicants will be given a moderate financial stipend and a unique opportunity to gain experience in a demanding international environment.