NGO FORUM INTERNSHIP INITIATIVE

The NGO Forum internship initiative is four-month long opportunity designed to benefit fresh bachelor’s degree or diploma graduates or graduates with no work experience by placing them within pre-selected NGOs for a specified period of time so as to gain work experience and improve their resumes and chances of getting employment within the humanitarian and/or development sector.
Priority will be given to South Sudanese individuals aged 18 to 27 who hold bachelor’s or master’s degrees from recognised and accredited universities/institutions.

PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP INITIATIVE:

The purpose of the internship is to provide an opportunity for individuals to substantively contribute to and learn from the work of the pre-selected NGOs who will be hosting them. The intern will be given specific tasks and responsibilities and will be challenged to develop their competencies and gain experiences. The intern is expected to be professional, responsible, flexible and to take part in various activities at the office and sometimes in the field.

The NGO secretariat will pre-select NGOs from its membership through a pre-qualification process and each NGO will be allowed to specify the number of interns they wish to host for the 4 months period. During the 4 months period, interns will be assigned to departments that fit their qualification, area of training and area of interest as expressed in their motivation letter. However where possible an intern can be assigned to more than one department.

The departments are organized in two broad areas;
1. SUPPORT DEPARTMENT: which includes but not limited to administration and finance, procurement and logistics, human resources.
2. PROGRAM DEPARTMENT: which includes but not limited to monitoring and evaluation, communications, policy engagement, community engagement, protection and peace building work, food security, health, education, water and sanitation, Nutrition among others.

REQUIREMENTS

We expect applicants to have at least a first degree or diploma from an accredited University or College. Female applicants are encouraged. We are looking for interns who are committed, diligent, positive, open minded, reflective and willing to learn.

Internships are open to South Sudanese nationals ONLY. We will seek to find South Sudan's regional balance (Greater Equatoria, Greater Upper Nile, and Greater Bahr el Ghazal) and look for diverse interests, backgrounds, and experiences.

If selected, the intern must commence immediately or within one month on exceptional cases.

TIME COMMITMENT

The internship period will last for 4 months.

CONDITIONS:

Internships are on a voluntary basis and no salary is provided. The intern is wholly responsible for all costs related to health, accommodation unless he or she has been assigned by the host NGO on a field mission out of his/her duty station.

DOCUMENT SCREENING

Interns must provide their academic credentials, including an official degree certificate or transcript, diploma certificates, high school certificates, and any other training certificates obtained. Additionally, a recommendation from either institution, a CV, and a cover letter for the internship are required.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

The interview process by the NGO Forum Secretariat for prospective interns includes:

• Assessment of academic qualifications and nationality

• Written tests or one-on-one oral interviews to evaluate the overall suitability of candidates for the role

DEPLOYMENT

Interns will be deployed according to requests from the hosting agency for a duration of four months. NGO Forum will share all submitted documents with the hosting agency for further screening that may be required.

OFFER LETTER

The hosting organization will provide the intern with an offer letter that includes the start and end date of the internship, which the intern must consent to. A copy of the offer letter will be shared with the NGO Forum, one copy will remain with the intern, and another with the hosting institution. Internships are voluntary and do not offer a salary. However, a small monthly stipend will be provided to help interns cover personal expenses, such as transportation and lunch. Interns are entirely responsible for all costs related to health and accommodation unless the host NGO assigns them to a field mission away from their duty station. NGO Forum will provide the following forms for both the intern and the hosting agency to facilitate effective planning:

• Internship Orientation Form

• Internship 4-Month Working Plan

• Internship Progressive Evaluation Form

• Internship End Evaluation Form

The original copies of these forms must be submitted to the NGO Forum for filing.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

NGO Forum will oversee and track the progress of interns in host institutions. The organization will ensure coordination and alignment with the internship program's log frame and work plans, monitoring activities against set targets and indicators. Furthermore, it will guarantee timely and quality delivery of baseline studies, monitoring, evaluation plans, and reports regarding the internship program's start, progress, and completion.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please apply for the programme by filling in this form Apply Now!

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