African Diaspora Youth Programme Intern

Reports to: Africa Programme Manager

Responsible for: Programme Work

Salary: £15,882

Hours: 35 hours a week

FORWARD is the leading African women led organisation working on female genital mutilation, child marriage and maternal health in the UK and Africa. For over 30 years we have been committed to safeguarding the rights and dignity of African girls and women. We do this through community engagement, grassroots partnerships, international advocacy, training and research.

FORWARD is seeking a professional and committed Africa Diaspora Youth Programme Intern who will provide operational and administrative assistance to the Diaspora, Africa and Policy (DAP) Team at FORWARD. This paid internship will give the opportunity to acquire hands on experience of youth advocacy work including campaigning, facilitation, leadership development and project management skills.

Job Purpose

1. To support on FORWARD’s DAP Programme, with specific responsibility for project
   support, youth advocacy and training
2. To work closely with the Youth Programme Team- Young People Speak Out (YPSO) Programme.
3. To support directly the UK Africa Project TuWezesha which is funded by Comic Relief Common Ground Initiative and in line with planned activities to meet the goals of the FORWARD DAP Programme.

As part of the recruitment and selection process FORWARD may undertake a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check when appropriate for all individuals who will work directly with children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience. FORWARD considers being a female is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post under the Equality Act 2010.

For more information please read the full Job Description, complete the Application Form and send it to [email protected] with the reference: APDI 2016

Closing date for applications is Friday 22nd of July 2016.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd August 2016.

Due to the volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are sorry we are unable to reply to all submissions.