AF Development Care (AFDC) is committed to harnessing the potential of young people, recognizing the invaluable knowledge, ideas, and energy they bring to society and the workplace. Our mission is to support international development by providing meaningful opportunities for recent graduates and current students to contribute to our work while gaining hands-on experience in the field.

Job Description

AF Development Care offers a six-month internship programme designed for recent university graduates or current students specializing in areas relevant to International Development. Interns will have the opportunity to engage in impactful work, with the possibility of pursuing an additional six-month internship to explore a different learning experience and broaden their exposure to AFDC’s diverse areas of work.

The programme provides:

• A monthly allowance to support interns during their assignment.
• An enhanced allowance for interns from developing countries, contributing to housing and travel expenses, to promote geographic diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support AFDC’s international development initiatives in areas such as e.g., education, health, sustainability, program evaluation, knowledge management, documentation, data analysis
• Collaborate with teams on projects tailored to the intern’s skills and the region of assignment.
• Contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to ongoing programs.
• Participate in learning opportunities to enhance professional development.

Qualifications

Education:

• Be enrolled in an accredited university or graduate school and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies, with courses attended in the last 24 months; OR
• Have completed university studies at an undergraduate or postgraduate level within the last 24 months.

Age:

• Be 25 years of age or younger at the time of application.

Languages:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Knowledge of Arabic, French, Spanish, or other languages may be necessary, depending on the region of assignment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong interest in international development.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to learn.

Additional Information

• Duration: 6 months (renewable for an additional 6 months based on performance and organizational needs).
• Allowance: Monthly stipend provided; higher allowance for interns from developing countries to cover housing and travel costs.
• Duty Station: Assigned based on organizational needs and candidate profile.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

1. A current CV/resume.
2. A cover letter outlining your motivation, relevant experience, and preferred region of assignment.

Please send your application to afdcdirector@gmail.com with the subject line: “AFDC Internship Application – [Your Name/ COUNTRY].”

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline of 19 April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity

AF Development Care is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from developing countries and underrepresented groups.