Program Coordination Intern

About IDLO

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments and empowers people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to realize justice, peace and sustainable development. IDLO contributes to creating stable and inclusive societies where every person can live free from fear and want, in dignity and under the rule of law.

To learn more about IDLO, please visit our website www.idlo.int or follow us on Twitter @IDLO.

The Program Coordination Unit Internship

The Department of Programs is the central management and coordinating function for program delivery and capacity development. It is responsible for the implementation of IDLO’s global program portfolio for field and non-field locations in line with organizational strategy. It coordinates the necessary monitoring, coordination, compliance, quality control, and progress reporting of programs.

The Program Coordination Unit (PCU) supports global quality program design and monitoring, and timely program reporting, in line with donor and institutional standards; and provides program-related institutional support and knowledge. 

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Reporting to the Manager, PCU, the Program Coordination Intern will support the work of the Unit and will be assigned, but not necessarily limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Support transparent and updated program-related data and knowledge management, including over the Unit’s Intranet site;
• Support the design and development of new automated grant, project and data management systems;
• Support implementation of the IDLO Taxonomy Framework;
• Support the Unit in ensuring program design and reporting quality assurance;
• Support the development, formatting and review of the Unit’s materials; and
• Provide the Unit with general support on a rolling basis.

Ideal Candidate Profile

 Education and Experience

• Have completed or be enrolled in a post-graduate (required) course of study at a university or equivalent higher education institution in a field relevant to IDLO’s work (law, sociology, political sciences);
• Work experience in the NGO sector or international development is beneficial, but not necessary.

Languages

•  Fluent oral and professional writing skills in English is essential;
• A good command of oral and written French and/or Spanish would be an asset.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced computer skills, and in particular excellent ability to use Microsoft Office package;
• Sound capacity of analysis and synthesis;
• Practical experience with clear, concise writing;
• Strong ability to draft and revise documents and handle business correspondence;
• Solid organizational skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Good team player, positive attitude, flexible mind, comfortable working in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work constructively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to respond timely to queries and provide feedback;
• Ability to work proactively and independently and doing so in a well-organized manner and exercising sound judgment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity and commitment to IDLO’s mandate.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. IDLO welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with diverse background.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The internship is expected to start as soon as possible and in any event between December 2020 and January 2021.

IDLO will provide the selected intern with a monthly stipend of €600. IDLO does not provide cost coverage for travel arrangements, nor for any other related living and accommodation expenses. Due to the current health emergency, the possibility of a remote internship might be taken into consideration, if required by circumstances.

Internships are offered for three (3) months and are renewable for an additional three (3) months, up to a maximum of six (6) months. This internship is for a full-time placement (5 days a week).

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the intern assigned to this work. This may not be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

The Director-General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities and determine whether or when an internship position may be filled consistent with business and organizational needs.