The CFP is a win-win programme,in which the Fellows will have direct experience in development consulting and exposure to the variety of technical development projects Practical Action carries out. At the same time,PAC will enrich its work with the knowledge and past experience Fellows will provide.
Direct development consulting in PAC LA allows the Fellows to complement their development studies and experience with opportunities, such as proposal writing,research, creation and development of national and regional networks in the energy sector, and the production of knowledge materials.
PAC LA currently manages a variety of projects,each of which are in different phases of development and execution. Therefore, the specific assignments Fellows will be involved in will vary throughout the year and might change from the time the Fellow is accepted to the time the Fellow arrives in Lima.
The 2011-12 CFP offers three assignments listed below. You may apply to one or more and will be assigned to just one:
1. ELLA (Evidence and Lessons from Latin America) – Research for ELLA platform
• Objective/ Deliverable expected: To feed ELLA knowledgeplatform with contacts, knowledge and publication in any of the 3 ELLA thematic areas (Economic Development, Governance, and Environmental Management).
• Required experience:excellent writing and grammatical skills in English and a flair for using social network jargon; 2- 5 years managing or participating in social media sites (development-related sites preferred).
• Application deadline: 02 October 2011
• Fellowship dates: October 2011 – March 2012 (number of months and length according to fellow availability)
2. ELLA (Evidence and Lessons from Latin America) – Knowledge Products
• Objective/ Deliverable expected:Support the production of KP in any of the 3 ELLA thematic areas (Economic Development, Governance, and Environmental Management).
• Required experience: excellent writing and grammatical skills in English. 2-3 year experience in the selected area.
• Application deadline: 02 October 2011
• Fellowship dates: October 2011 – March 2012 (number of months and length according to fellow availability)
3. Poor People’s Energy Outlook 2011 –Launching Event &Development of National and Regional Networks
• Objective/ Deliverable expected: Support the communication,organization and evaluation process of the publication launching event.
• Required experience: excellent writing and grammatical skills in English. 2-3 year experience in energy-related issues.
• Application deadline: 02 October 2011
• Fellowship dates: November 2011 – January 2012*
*Exact months to be confirmed closer to the assignment.
There are three main stages of the application process:
1. Submission of documents to CFP@solucionespracticas.org.pe:
a. Completed Application Form
b. Current CV (max 2 pages)
c. 2 references with complete contact information (preferably one from last working/volunteer experience)
Deadline: 02 October 2011
(For short-listed candidates)
2. Skype interview:
a. Validation of Spanish language skills
b. Assessment of candidate’s suitability for programme
Date: 13-14 October 2011 (exact day and time to be confirmed)
(Once a Fellow is accepted)
3. Presentation of required documents:
For everyone’s benefit,we ask that Fellows present the following documentation to complete their acceptance into the programme:
a. Round-trip ticket originating from a country outside of Peru
b. Medical insurance with international coverage
Deadline: Will vary according to assignment and Fellow’s arrival dates
