Programs Intern – Development & Policy Support

About the role

The Programs Intern will assist Reality of Aid Africa in planning, coordinating, and documenting its development programmes. This role offers hands‑on experience in policy research, programme implementation, stakeholder engagement and knowledge management within a dynamic NGO environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of programme activities, including work plans, concept notes and activity schedules.
• Conduct desk research on development cooperation, governance, financing for development and social justice; analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
• Assist in preparing policy briefs, reports, presentations and other knowledge products.
• Collect and compile programme data for monitoring, evaluation and donor reporting; maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate communication with civil society organisations, development partners, government bodies and other stakeholders; organise meetings, workshops and webinars, prepare agendas and take minutes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Upper) in Development Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Project Management or a related field.
• Strong research, analytical and report‑writing abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated interest in development cooperation, policy advocacy and civil‑society strengthening.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.