Vacancy Personal Assistant New Hope School Cape Town, South Africa General project information Project name: New Hope School in Mowbray, Cape Town Project type (practical/research/policy): Practical Personal Assistant to the Principal and School Management Team Intended for interns from following study fields: Communication/Administration /Educational assistance Total project duration: Minimum 3 months Maximum 12months (neg) Preferred starting period: a.s.a.p. Number of students required: 1 Project description Background of the project: New Hope School is an education programme situated in Mowbray, Cape Town. They provide hope through education for youth at risk and vulnerable youth. They are a registered special needs school and their students enjoy individual attention in small classes within a trusting learning environment. Youth who would otherwise be at home or on the streets are back at school! Problem statement: Lack of capacity in the school, so there is a need of support. Goal: Intern must be a self-starter willing to assist teachers and make their load lighter. Role of the intern: Will file, write letters, organise data and paperwork, introduce more efficient systems, write short briefs about the work at New Hope School. Also, supervise classes where necessary and assist teachers with photocopying and filing. Duties outside of the job description may be required of the student from time to time, within reason. Specific activities: Measurable end product (report/advice/development/product): Facilities for intern Supervision on appropriate project field: Will be supervised by the project manager. Workspace for intern: In school and teach in the classes Introduction and guidance during project: included Accommodation options: on request Intern requirements Intern characteristics/qualities: The intern must be flexible, hard working, independent and willing to work between 8:20 and 16:00. Must be proficient in reading, writing and communicating English, computer literate and social media savvy. Very organised and systematic. Self funded for accommodation but transport and an introduction tour is included. Other criteria/selection procedure: Partner might want a introductory Skype conversation Role Let’s Go Africa * Assists with all preparation and organisational support for the internship * Matches vacancy with intern’s personal and University criteria * Publishes vacancy on the online internship board of different Universities in the Netherlands * Sends intern’s CV to the partner and does personal screening of candidates * Ensures accommodation costs are transferred to accommodation owners beforehand Roel van Hout (MA) General/Programme Manager Let’s Go (Southern) Africa T +31 (0)6 45197822 W www.letsgoafrica.nl E roel@letsgoafrica.nl Office address: Korhoenderveld 44 5431 HH Cuijk Chamber of Commerce: 60323310 BIC: INGBNL2A • IBAN: NL23 INGB 0006 3799 75 Visit our website| Like us on Facebook