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Knowledge Leadership Intern
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Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF)
Remote (global)- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Internship
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 10/09/2023
- Location: Remote (global)
Position Overview
The Knowledge Leadership Intern will support the knowledge leadership programme to ensure that documentation, learning, research and information management projects (ongoing and new) are timely executed. The candidate reports directly to the Knowledge Leadership Senior Programme Officer. Specific ResponsibilitiesInformation Management
•Provide logistical support in organising both physical and online meetings with Feminist Republik Registry Partners and advisors;
•Respond to queries from Registry Partners in consultation with the Supervisor;
•Collect and upload data collection forms from Registry Partners. Research and documentation
•Provide support in developing interviewee lists for different research projects;
•Provide logistical support in scheduling both online and physical interviews;
•Provide support in conducting interviews when needed;
•Support the Supervisor in identifying potential research partners. Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in women’s studies, social sciences or related fields.
•Proficiency in written and spoken English and French is mandatory. Arabic or Portuguese language skills are an added advantage.
•Previous research experience focusing on women’s rights, human rights or social justice issues generally is an advantage.
Skills and Experience
•At least 1 experience in research and knowledge generation.
•Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Flexibility and willingness to travel on the African continent and beyond as and when required understanding of gender equality and women’s rights issues, particularly in politically unstable and post-conflict African settings.
•Familiarity with the women’s rights development needs in Africa.
•Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, and achieving.
•results and building effective teams.
•Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, writing and negotiation skills.
•Experience working in a virtual work environment is an added advantage.
Work Environment
UAF-Africa is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring practices. UAF-Africa actively seeks a diverse applicant pool to build the most robust possible workforce. The Fund is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The position will be based on the selected candidate’s African country of residence.
The Knowledge Leadership Intern will support the knowledge leadership programme to ensure that documentation, learning, research and information management projects (ongoing and new) are timely executed. The candidate reports directly to the Knowledge Leadership Senior Programme Officer. Specific ResponsibilitiesInformation Management
•Provide logistical support in organising both physical and online meetings with Feminist Republik Registry Partners and advisors;
•Respond to queries from Registry Partners in consultation with the Supervisor;
•Collect and upload data collection forms from Registry Partners. Research and documentation
•Provide support in developing interviewee lists for different research projects;
•Provide logistical support in scheduling both online and physical interviews;
•Provide support in conducting interviews when needed;
•Support the Supervisor in identifying potential research partners. Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in women’s studies, social sciences or related fields.
•Proficiency in written and spoken English and French is mandatory. Arabic or Portuguese language skills are an added advantage.
•Previous research experience focusing on women’s rights, human rights or social justice issues generally is an advantage.
Skills and Experience
•At least 1 experience in research and knowledge generation.
•Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Flexibility and willingness to travel on the African continent and beyond as and when required understanding of gender equality and women’s rights issues, particularly in politically unstable and post-conflict African settings.
•Familiarity with the women’s rights development needs in Africa.
•Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, and achieving.
•results and building effective teams.
•Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, writing and negotiation skills.
•Experience working in a virtual work environment is an added advantage.
Work Environment
UAF-Africa is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring practices. UAF-Africa actively seeks a diverse applicant pool to build the most robust possible workforce. The Fund is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The position will be based on the selected candidate’s African country of residence.
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