Host organization: Protège QV
PROTEGE QV is a Cameroonian association founded in 1995. The organization’s mission is to promote individual and collective initiatives aimed at protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for Cameroonian families. The main programs currently underway at PROTEGE QV are: Local Leadership; Environmental Protection; Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D).
Its action strategies are as follows:
- Information and training to build the capacity of development actors;
- Research and development in the field of technology;
- Conducting studies and/or consultations on topics within its area of expertise;
- Promoting the adoption of ICTs at the grassroots level to achieve sustainable development goals.
Position Title: Documentation & Library Promotion Intern
Language: advanced level of French (both written and spoken) is required.
Mandate: During the three-month internship, the intern’s mandate will be to organize and assist in promoting the library. The intern will have the opportunity to carry out the following activities, in addition to other related tasks depending on the needs of the partner organization:
- Continue cataloging the library’s documents
- Organize the library’s operations, particularly using free digital tools
- Develop clear procedures for the day-to-day management and use of the library
- Propose strategies to promote the library and ways to make it more effective
- Strengthen the team’s ability to promote the library
- Organize at least two Quality of Life Evenings to promote the use of the library
- Create and regularly share engaging content on social media to raise awareness of the library’s activities and resources
Training before departure and upon return from the internship
Before departing, selected candidates must participate in a two-week (10 business days) pre-departure training program in Montreal, conducted in French by trainers who are recognized experts in their fields. The program will cover a variety of topics. A shorter online training program, conducted in English, may also be offered.
The IYIP also aims to help participants enter the job market upon their return. As part of this, the program includes workshops designed to improve interview skills and strengthen job search strategies.
In addition, participation in the IYIP covers:
- Airfare;
- Accommodation costs in the host country;
- Visa fees, if required;
- Required vaccinations*;
- Emergency medical insurance costs;
- Monthly living stipend;
- Personalized support during your stay abroad.
Duration of the internship abroad: 3 months
However, IYIP is a comprehensive 4–5-month commitment that will take you through pre-departure training (2 weeks), an international internship (3 months), and post-return components including employability training and a mandatory public engagement activity.
To be eligible for the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP), the candidate must:
- Be 18-30 years old
- Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
- Not have previously completed an IYIP Placement (see our FAQ)
The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) is particularly aimed at youth facing barriers to employment: those who belong to or identify themselves as members of a group that faces discrimination, such as people living with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized youth and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
To register, please access the form below by clicking on apply.
- Only the candidate who send its CV and motivation letter (in PDF via the registration form) will be considered during the selection process.
Information: psij@alternatives.ca
