• In 1976, a young Peace Corps worker in Tonga stabbed Deborah Gardner Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 11:39 pm [1]

The Stewart Pierson Intern Program is named in honor of Ed Stewart and Lloyd Pierson, former Africa Division directors at the International Republican Institute



The Stewart Pierson Intern Program is named in honor of Ed Stewart and Lloyd Pierson, former Africa Division directors at the International Republican Institute

Job Listing: Stewart Pierson Intern Program

Location: Washington, D.C.
Internship
Direct Contact: Human Resources

Job Description: Objectives of the Intern Program
# To provide an opportunity for college and immediate post-college students from diverse academicbackgrounds to apply their educational experiences toward implementation of development programs.
# To expose students to non-profit work environment and to encourage them to consider careers in democracy development, U.S. foreign policy and international affairs.
# To aid the IRI Africa Division in achieving its mission of building democratic institutions in Africa.

Job Description
# Assist Africa Division staff in supporting program activities.
# Help with preparation and planning of workshops, meetings, roundtables and training seminars.
# Provide general administrative support.
# Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Qualifications
# Academic and/or work experience in Africa.
# Political party, campaign or legislative experience preferable.
# International Relations/Political science background.
# French or Portuguese language skills a plus.

Additional Information
# Positions are for a maximum three-month term.
# Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
# The position is paid, on both full- and part-time bases.

To apply, please send the following to "Stewart Pierson Intern Program" via fax: (202) 408-9462, or email: personnel@iri.org (no phone calls, please):
# Resume and Cover Letter indicating your interest in applying for the position.
# Short writing sample of 1,000 words or less, preferably dealing with Africa or International Affairs.
# Personal Statement of approximately 200 words, describing what democracy means to you.

The Stewart Pierson Intern Program is named in honor of Ed Stewart and Lloyd Pierson, former Africa Division directors at the International Republican Institute. Ed Stewart founded the Africa Division in 1991, and Lloyd Pierson expanded Africa programs to four more countries, establishing the foundation upon which IRI's Africa Division continues to operate to this present day.

When this story was posted in December 2004, this was on the front page of PCOL:

Is Gaddi Leaving? Rumors are swirling that Peace Corps Director Vasquez may be leaving the administration. We think Director Vasquez has been doing a good job and if he decides to stay to the end of the administration, he could possibly have the same sort of impact as a Loret Ruppe Miller. If Vasquez has decided to leave, then Bob Taft, Peter McPherson, Chris Shays, or Jody Olsen would be good candidates to run the agency. Latest: For the record, Peace Corps has no comment on the rumors.

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December 4, 2004: This Week's Top Stories Correction: PC to get 3.6% Budget increase 3 Dec What if Chris Matthews interviewed Bob Dylan? 3 Dec Bellamy addresses mine-free summit 2 Dec Donna Shalala says Protect families from HIV 1 Dec RPCV mentioned as candidate to head NAACP 1 Dec Bill Moyers wins Environmental Citizen Award 1 Dec RPCV is designer of Humane Trophies 1 Dec RPCV Chris Matthews interviews RPCV Chris Shays 30 Nov RPCV Bruce Anderson is town muckraker 30 Nov Tony Hall calls for more pressure on Sudan 30 Nov Peace Corps Census up for Second Straight Year 29 Nov Peace Corps gets chance in Mexico: 28 Nov more top stories...

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The Birth of the Peace Corps UMBC's Shriver Center and the Maryland Returned Volunteers hosted Scott Stossel, biographer of Sargent Shriver, who spoke on the Birth of the Peace Corps. This is the second annual Peace Corps History series - last year's speaker was Peace Corps Director Jack Vaughn.

Vote "Yes" on NPCA's bylaw changes Take our new poll. NPCA members begin voting this week on bylaw changes to streamline NPCA's Board of Directors. NPCA Chair Ken Hill, the President's Forum and other RPCVs endorse the changes. Mail in your ballot or vote online (after Dec 1), then see on how RPCVs are voting.

Charges possible in 1976 PCV slaying Congressman Norm Dicks has asked the U.S. attorney in Seattle to consider pursuing charges against Dennis Priven, the man accused of killing Peace Corps Volunteer Deborah Gardner on the South Pacific island of Tonga 28 years ago. Background on this story here and here.

Your vote makes a difference Make a difference on November 2 - Vote. Then take our RPCV exit poll. See how RPCV's are voting and take a look at the RPCV voter demographic. Finally leave a message on why you voted for John Kerry or for George Bush. Previous poll results here.

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