Gender and Policy Intern

About the role

ThrivBold, an African research and advisory firm focused on gender equality, is looking for a Gender and Policy Intern in Nairobi. This is a full-time, on-site role in Nairobi County, Kenya, where the intern learns about gender research, policy analysis and content creation under the guidance of senior researchers and advisors.

Key responsibilities

• Review literature and contribute to briefs and presentations
• Support workshops
• Draft blog posts and social media content
• Analyze and communicate gender equality issues across Africa and the Global South

Required profile

• Master's degree in Gender Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Policy, Communications or a related discipline
• Interest in gender equality, public policy, governance or related fields
• Previous professional or consultancy experience is not required

Required skills

• Foundational research and analytical skills, including reviewing literature and synthesizing qualitative or quantitative information
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail, especially in source verification and referencing
• Ability to organize tasks, meet deadlines and work collaboratively
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software; Canva or similar design skills are an advantage
• Coursework or practical experience in gender analysis, human rights, social sciences, economics, public policy or research communication is an advantage