Secretariat of the State of the Amazonas for Planning and Economic Development – Manaus, Brazil

This is a new fellowship for the summer of 2008.

SIG is in the process of arranging a faculty mentor for this fellowship.

Office Description:

The Secretariat of the State of the Amazonas for Planning and Economic Development is charged with planning, implementing and coordinating public policies to promote socioeconomic development in the State of the Amazonas, Brazil.

Office Website: www.seplan.am.gov.br

Prospective Projects:

• Assisting with the Climate Change Fund Projects and “Bolsa Floresta”
• Economic analysis of projects

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Teamwork skills
• An ability to easily interact with others
• Dedication and hard work
• An openness to new experiences

Desired Experience and Coursework:

• Coursework in Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, and/or International Relations
• Experience working abroad or on independent projects is a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Public Policy
• Environmental Engineering
• Economics
• International Relations

Languages:

• Portuguese is highly recommended
• Spanish is a plus