Peacebuilding Programme Intern

Programme interns work directly with Concordis programme teams on all aspects of designing, implementing and evaluating peacebuilding programmes. Main areas of work include:

• Research, conflict & data analysis, media reviews and report writing
• Monitoring international and regional institutions and grant making organizations for funding opportunities
• Providing practical, logistical and administrative support to programme teams
• Researching sources of funding and drafting applications for funding

This role contributes to Concordis' mission of helping communities affected by armed conflict find workable solutions that address root causes of conflict and contribute to lasting peace and economic development.

Concordis welcomes applications from potential interns who have:

• An interest in peacebuilding at a conceptual level and a curiosity about how it works in practice
• A relevant masters degree in international relations, development studies, conflict analysis or similar
• Professional level French and English (Arabic would be a bonus)
• Experience in Excel, PowerBI, QGIS or other mapping software, Kobo Collect

Volunteer position with no salary or stipend, but Concordis will reimburse reasonable expenses including a small daily lunch allowance of £5/day. Interns receive high level of relevant experience, including training from senior members of staff, and gain concrete experience in research, programme management and funding within the international development sector.

Concordis International is a UK registered charity which runs peacebuilding programmes in Central African Republic, Cameroon, Chad, Abyei, Sudan and South Sudan. Their vision is for every community affected by armed conflict to have the resources they need to manage future conflicts peacefully.