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 environmental issues in rural Africa  2. become familiar with all ACTS reports and procedures related to the Clearwater Communities Project, especially those touching on environmental issues  3. become familiar with water quality monitoring methods in rural locations and test water quality in Bugamba sub-county and other locations as required.  4. train a member of the ACTS Ugandan team in water quality monitoring techniques  5. work closely with members of the Rubingo community-based organization in providing workshops on environmental themes   6. provide guidance and instruction to ACTS Ugandan staff and community volunteers in the area of environmental issues and related activities such as fuel-efficient stove promotion  7. research possible new rural water supply project communities, preparing environmental assessments and other documentation required for the preparation of planning and funding proposals  8. provide written reports and thoroughly document all pertinent data, methods, and observations which may be useful  9. contribute to the preparation of a field manual and provide written materials to assist Ugandan staff and volunteers in monitoring and preserving the health of the environment  10. (upon return to Canada), participate as able in public events designed to educate the Canadian public in ACTS’ efforts to promote environmental conservation in rural Africa, clean water supply, poverty reduction through better farming methods, community health, and, 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 environmental issues in rural Africa  2. become familiar with all ACTS reports and procedures related to the Clearwater Communities Project, especially those touching on environmental issues  3. become familiar with water quality monitoring methods in rural locations and test water quality in Bugamba sub-county and other locations as required.  4. train a member of the ACTS Ugandan team in water quality monitoring techniques  5. work closely with members of the Rubingo community-based organization in providing workshops on environmental themes   6. provide guidance and instruction to ACTS Ugandan staff and community volunteers in the area of environmental issues and related activities such as fuel-efficient stove promotion  7. research possible new rural water supply project communities, preparing environmental assessments and other documentation required for the preparation of planning and funding proposals  8. provide written reports and thoroughly document all pertinent data, methods, and observations which may be useful  9. contribute to the preparation of a field manual and provide written materials to assist Ugandan staff and volunteers in monitoring and preserving the health of the environment  10. (upon return to Canada), participate as able in public events designed to educate the Canadian public in ACTS’ efforts to promote environmental conservation in rural Africa, clean water supply, poverty reduction through better farming methods, community health, and, and CIDA’s role in supporting these activities.  11. Other duties as mutually-agreed between the intern and the ACTS Director Organisation d'accueil :