Haitian Studies Association

Opportunities

The Haitian Women’s Collective – Research Fellow

The Haitian Women’s Collective-theHWC.org, a fiscal program of Diaspora Community Services, seeks an intern to act as a Research fellow.

The ideal student would work with HWC to develop data profiles and conduct research on women and girl issues and join a team of women dedicated to transforming development and addressing priorities for women in Haiti.

Related Tasks

  • Conduct research on Haitian Women to compile data in key areas related to the SDGs
  • Develop a process for enhancing our resources as we develop a “think tank” approach to our work
  • Research the alignment of funding with identified needs of Haitian women
  • Work with the HWC team to identify priorities for program and funding alignment

Qualifications

  • General knowledge and interest on the needs of women in developing countries
  • Understands the importance applying of an antiracist and women’s empowerment lens
  • Experience working in the nonprofit, Women’s rights, international development sector is a plus; but not required
  • Interested in making a difference Excellent computer and research skills
  • Fluency in French or Haitian Kreyol is preferred

$1,000 per semester stipend

Duration of the internship

June through August 2023. Possibility of extension until December 2023 based on performance and Intern’s availability.

*This is a virtual position

Interested students can send a resume, a cover letter and a sample of their written work or previous research paper to : cjocelyn@diasporacs.org