Intern, Protection, Gender and Inclusion

The IFRC Africa Regional Office is seeking a motivated and committed PGI Intern to support the implementation of Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) initiatives across the region, with a special focus on the Children Affected by Armed Conflict (CAAC) project. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to regional PGI programming, gain hands-on experience in humanitarian operations, and support institutional strengthening of National Societies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and monitoring regional PGI projects, including children affected in Armed Conflict (CAAC) initiatives.
• Support documentation, reporting, and knowledge-sharing across National Societies and partners.
• Contribute to the development of visibility and learning materials (e.g., case studies, human interest stories, tools).
• Assist in organizing virtual and in-person trainings, consultations, and meetings.
• Maintain PGI project data and support analysis of reports from National Societies.
• Contribute to PGI-related events, safeguarding initiatives.

Duties applicable to all staff.

• Work actively towards the achievement of the IFRC’s goals. 
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s in international relations, Gender Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Social Work, or a related field. Required.

Experience

• Demonstrated interest in protection, gender, child rights, or humanitarian programming. Required.
• Understanding on humanitarian operations, including with gender, protection, safeguarding or related specialized knowledge. Preferred.
• Experience in data management, documentation and reporting. Required.
• Experience in community Engagement. Preferred.
• Experience in working on child programming. Required.