Protection, Gender and Inclusion Internship

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.

The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into four main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Coordination, (ii) Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization, (iii) Management and Accountability and (iv) People and Strategy.

The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas.  IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

The IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

Job Purpose

The IFRC Africa Regional Office is seeking a motivated and committed PGI Intern to support the implementation of Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) initiatives across the region, with a special focus on the Children Affected by Armed Conflict (CAAC) project. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to regional PGI programming, gain hands-on experience in humanitarian operations, and support institutional strengthening of National Societies.

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.

About you

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.

Competencies, Values and Comments

• Core Competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust.
• Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability