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SAMA Internship Program
Definition
The SAMA Internship Program is a 3-12 month experience where interns actively engage in SAMA’s projects, providing them with hands-on experience. Interns receive a monthly stipend and work under the guidance of experienced supervisors who offer continuous mentoring and training, ensuring clear learning objectives are met. This program equips interns with practical skills and knowledge and empowers them to make a meaningful impact on the communities SAMA serves.
Leadership
Secretary-General: Dr. Salaheldin Abusin
Executive Director – Dr. Mohamed Almahal
Sudan office Director- Mr. Abdulmajid Osman
The Program
Interns are going to be involved in various projects gaining a variety of skill sets depending on their category
Student intern
- Students who are enrolled in a medical school in Port Sudan
- Located in Juba, South Sudan, or Port Sudan, Sudan
- Interns will work at Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Center for Learning.
- Interns will learn how to
- organize learning activities
- Create content (blogs, stories, scientific articles)
Photography interns
- located in Juba, South Sudan, or Port Sudan, Sudan
- Interns will work at Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Center for Learning.
- Interns will learn how to document activities through photography
Digital marketing interns
- Located in Cairo, Egypt
- Interns will work virtually
- Interns will have roles related to digital marketing and online fundraising this includes
- Graphic design
- Content creation
Skills Acquired from Internship (Learn by Doing)
- Essential
- Project Management Skills
- Reporting of SAMA Projects
- IT Skills
- Zoom
- Google Workspace (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Forms)
- YouTube
- Trello
- Storytelling/Content Creation
- Scientific writing
- How to coordinate a virtual educational program- Project ECHO Coordinator
- How to moderate a virtual learning session – Project ECHO Facilitator
- Optional
- Graphic Design
Intern Recruitment/Retention Process
Essential Selection Criteria
Essential Selection Criteria
- Ability to meet the requirements of the intern position outlined above
- Has a social media account (or willing to create one) to post from SAMA Social Media channels
- the intern will post from the SAMA Social media account
- For them to do so, they must have a social media account
- Digital marketing interns should have access to
- reliable internet
- a computer with a functioning webcam and microphone/speaker
Desirable Criteria
- Certification in English language competency e.g. OET, IETLS …
Start Date January 2nd, 2024
Duration 3-12 months
Recruitment Process
- Vacant positions are announced through the SAMA website, social media
- Interns may also be selected from the SAMA volunteer pool
- The selection and Review committee reviews applications and selects the best fit for the position after a formal interview
Intern Evaluation/Retention Process:
- First Evaluation at one month:
- The intern will be evaluated at the end of the first month
- If performs well, will continue in the position for a further 2 months
- Second Evaluation at three months:
- The intern will be evaluated at the end of the 3 months
- If performs well, will continue in the position for a further 3 months
- If the intern continues to perform well, they may be able to extend for a further 6 months to complete one year
Poor Performance
- In the event of poor performance, interns can be relieved from their responsibilities at the end of the month.
- Examples include but are not limited to:
- Code of Conduct Policy Breach
- Confidentiality Policy Breach
- Consistent inability to perform assigned tasks
- Showing up late for meetings, or not showing up
Performance Evaluation, Letters of Recommendation
- Will be issued by the Secretary-General on request based on performance after completing the internship.
Performance Evaluation, Letters of Recommendation
- Will be issued by the Executive Director on request based on performance after completing the internship.
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