Intern, Protection, Gender and Inclusion

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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Internship
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 13/08/2025
  • Location: Kenya
Gender-based violence (GBV) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.”  IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.


Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in coordinating and monitoring regional PGI projects, including children affected in Armed Conflict (CAAC) initiatives in Uganda, Nigeria, Gambia, Chad, CAR, and Sudan.
  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

  • Knowledge of Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and trusted relationship-builder, fostering collaboration and coherence across diverse stakeholders. Required.
  • Values-driven, principled action. Required.
  • Organized, autonomous, and decisive under pressure, demonstrating resilience in high-stress environments. Required.
  • Analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data and findings into practical recommendations. Required.
  • High-level communication and advocacy skills, including the ability to influence diverse audiences through strategic messaging. Required.
  • Expertise in systems thinking, ensuring coherence and alignment across PGI frameworks, tools, and processes. Required.
  • Commitment to continuous learning, including the ability to integrate lessons learned and best practices into PGI. Required.
  • Fluent spoken and written English. Required.

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