Programme Assistant Internship

The internship is due to start as soon as possible.

*This internship position is for Transition International Sierra Leone, a separate entity from Transition International*

Transition International Sierra Leone has an interesting opening for an active and vibrant individual, who wants to work in a high paced environment. The internship will be 6 months. The position is to support TI’s Sierra Leone office and will be done remotely. The intern will have the opportunity to develop their skills, gain practical work experience, and familiarise themselves with the multi-dimensionality of the development and peacebuilding field. In addition, this internship provides you with a world-wide network of colleagues and clients. While all will depend on our assignments, tasks may include:

The intern will:

• Conduct background research and literature reviews, analyse field data and coordinating reports;
• Assist in identifying and writing tender documents;
• English editing, translation and formatting reports;
• Prepare training materials;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, Bachelor’s degree is acceptable if the candidate has relevant work experience;
• Fluent in English, knowledge of French or Arabic is an advantage;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel;

Core skill set:

• Flexibility and adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities;
• Ability to deal with stress and deadlines;
• Flexibility in working hours;
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Passion for international development;
• Being committed to TI aims and values.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have a laptop which they can work from with Microsoft Office installed.

Selection will take place on a rolling basis.

The position is unpaid.