English:  - To make a meaningful contribution to an effective, sustainable development project impacting the lives of thousands of rural Ugandans.  DUTIES (may include some or all of the following):  1. research all relevant materials - CIDA, ACTS, Gov. of Uganda, UN, and other - regarding agriculture & agro-forestry issues in Africa  2. become familiar with all ACTS reports and procedures related to the Clearwater Communities Project, especially those touching on agro-forestry and agriculture  3. Work closely with members of the Rubingo Community Based Organization in providing workshops on agricultural themes which can result in effective and sustainable forms of agricultural extension  4. provide guidance and instruction to ACTS Ugandan staff and community volunteers in the area of agricultural issues and related activities such as the Mutual Benefit Societies for widows and demonstration nurseries  5. provide written reports and thoroughly document all pertinent data, methods, and observations which may be useful  6. provide encouragement to local farmers involved in new initiatives (e.g. aquaculture)  7. participate in the preparation of future agricultural extension project proposals in Bugamba sub-county and elsewhere as required.  8. contribute to the preparation of a field manual and provide written materials to assist Ugandan agricultural extension workers  9. assist in training ACTS Ugandan workers to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of agricultural extension activities  10. (upon return to Canada), participate as able in public events designed to educate the Canadian public in ACTS’ efforts to promote poverty reduction through better farming methods, community health, and environmental conservation in rural Africa, and CIDA’s role in supporting these activities.  11. other duties as mutually-agreed between the intern and the ACTS Director Host Organization:
French:  - To make a meaningful contribution to an effective, sustainable development project impacting the lives of thousands of rural Ugandans.  DUTIES (may include some or all of the following):  1. research all relevant materials - CIDA, ACTS, Gov. of Uganda, UN, and other - regarding agriculture & agro-forestry issues in Africa  2. become familiar with all ACTS reports and procedures related to the Clearwater Communities Project, especially those touching on agro-forestry and agriculture  3. Work closely with members of the Rubingo Community Based Organization in providing workshops on agricultural themes which can result in effective and sustainable forms of agricultural extension  4. provide guidance and instruction to ACTS Ugandan staff and community volunteers in the area of agricultural issues and related activities such as the Mutual Benefit Societies for widows and demonstration nurseries  5. provide written reports and thoroughly document all pertinent data, methods, and observations which may be useful  6. provide encouragement to local farmers involved in new initiatives (e.g. aquaculture)  7. participate in the preparation of future agricultural extension project proposals in Bugamba sub-county and elsewhere as required.  8. contribute to the preparation of a field manual and provide written materials to assist Ugandan agricultural extension workers  9. assist in training ACTS Ugandan workers to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of agricultural extension activities  10. (upon return to Canada), participate as able in public events designed to educate the Canadian public in ACTS’ efforts to promote poverty reduction through better farming methods, community health, and environmental conservation in rural Africa, and CIDA’s role in supporting these activities.  11. other duties as mutually-agreed between the intern and the ACTS Director Organisation d'accueil :