VUFO NGO Resource Centre
Project Intern
The Opportunity - Project Intern
This position is reponsilbe for assisting the project team in implementing and monitoring activities of “School health and Nutrition (SHN)” project as well as other projects under Health and Nutrition program. SHN project’s intervention includes organising communication events, extra classes, community meetings, renovation of latrine areas which contribute to improve the learning environment at schools.
Key Responsibilities
- Support project team in preparing supporting documents for project reports such as translating documents, scanning papers, providing logistics for events (if required)
- Assist in implementation of “School health and Nutrition” project activities
- Provide support for other projects under Health and Nutrition program
- Arrange logistics for field trips, meetings and workshops and provide meeting minutes for relevant meetings;
- Filing project documents;
- Phone, fax, mails, scan, print, photocopy, etc.
- Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- University degree in relevant area.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Good spoken and written English language skills;
- Good computer skills including MS Office, Excel, Power Point
- Positive attitude to work with teachers and students;
- Able to travel frequently to project sites;
- Faithfulness, hard-working, details oriented, good interpersonal skill & ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Good communication and organization skill and ability to complete a wide range of tasks;
- Commitment to Save the Children values
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
Closing Date for Application: 01 March, 2020
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.