Programmes Lead, Global Governance

About the role

The NextGen Governance Lab (NGGL) is a youth-led think-and-do tank on global governance, based in International Geneva, covering democracy, multilateralism, peace and security, human rights, gender equality and AI governance. As Programmes Lead you will work directly with the Director to coordinate and grow the organisation's programmes. This is a volunteer, unpaid position of 10 to 15 hours per week, fully remote, lasting 6 months, with English as the working language. Students needing academic credit can do it as an internship through a university agreement.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate programmes, including publications, research, work on disinformation and youth consultations.
• Work with young analysts from different countries to turn their ideas into published analysis.
• Help design and organise events that bring young people together with international organisations, institution workers and decision-makers.
• Support programmes that shape policy and engage directly with decision-makers.
• Contribute to programme design and proposals.

Required profile

• Studying or recently graduated in international relations, political science, law or a related field; other backgrounds welcome if there is genuine interest and a good fit.
• Committed and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
• Highly organised, proactive and a strong communicator in English.
• Genuinely interested in international affairs.
• Based in Kenya.

What we offer

• Hands-on experience in global governance, in the context of International Geneva, Brussels and the multilateral system.
• Opportunities to represent NGGL at international events, online and in Nairobi.
• Visibility through NGGL's channels and the events you take part in.
• A certificate and a letter of recommendation.