The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has formally opened functions for its 2025 Internship Programme, providing an distinctive alternative for rising professionals throughout East Africa to kick-begin their careers via direct institutional engagement.
Backed by the Government of Japan, this extremely anticipated internship goals to position 14 younger leaders—two from every IGAD Member State—inside numerous IGAD places of work for a 3-month, non-renewable placement designed to boost regional cooperation, gender equality, and sustainable improvement throughout the Horn of Africa.
Why You Should Apply?
This shouldn’t be your common internship. The IGAD Internship Programme gives:
- Hands-on management publicity in authorities, regional, and improvement sectors
- Placement in your home nation, with potential journey alternatives throughout the IGAD area
- Training and mentoring centered on gender equality, improvement, and program implementation
- Networking alternatives with professionals, policymakers, and worldwide specialists
While this system is unpaid, the profession-defining expertise, mentorship, and institutional publicity make this internship a golden alternative for bold graduates.
Internship Focus
The 2025 IGAD Internship focuses particularly on selling gender equality throughout skilled domains. Interns will probably be positioned inside IGAD divisions in accordance with their educational {qualifications} and can obtain actual-time publicity to regional integration methods.
The Intern’s Responsibilities embody:
- Supporting program/venture implementation
- Assisting in gender mainstreaming efforts
- Producing an finish-of-internship report beneath supervision of an IGAD Project Manager
Who Can Apply?
If you’re an bold younger scholar from one of many IGAD Member States and captivated with regional improvement, you could be the perfect candidate.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 21–27 at first of internship
- Must be a nationwide of an IGAD Member State
- Bachelor’s diploma minimal, or enrolled in a Master’s program
- Less than two years of post-Master’s skilled expertise
- Fluent in English (French is an added benefit)
- Strong communication, time administration, and laptop literacy abilities
- Ability to thrive in a multicultural, worldwide work setting
Duty Station: Respective IGAD Member State (candidates will probably be positioned inside their home nation)
Duration: Three (03) months, non-renewable.
Apply: https://igad.int/job/internship2025/
The final date to apply for the IGAD Internship Programme 2025 is thirtieth April 2025.
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