HEAD OFFICE – INTERNSHIP – Africa Programs – M/F At The Chain of Hope

ABOUT THE CHANNEL OF HOPE

La Chaîne de l’Espoir is an international NGO founded in 1994. Its mission is to strengthen health systems to give everyone, especially children, the same chances of survival and development.

We operate in 28 countries using a comprehensive approach, focused on children but also on mothers and disadvantaged communities:

  • Prevention and screening from a very early age, particularly as part of school health programs.
  • Care and surgery, to meet the most urgent needs of children and their mothers.
  • Training and skills transfer to local teams thanks to our international network of experts in all areas of surgery.
  • Construction and equipment of hospital structures adapted to local needs.

POSITION AND MISSION

Under the supervision of one or more Program Coordinators, the intern will have the following missions:

A – Assist in the implementation of administrative and project monitoring tasks

Administrative and monitoring tasks:

  • Preparation of letters
  • Preparation of summary notes
  • Writing meeting minutes
  • Preparation and signing of documents
  • Documentary research on specific themes

Communication:

  • Drafting project sheets for the annual report
  • Writing articles for the website
  • Creation and updating of communication tools: brochures
  • Internal communication between different departments

B – Support in project management

Project management support:

  • Participation in the development of terms of reference and project proposals
  • Participation in the review of project proposals and the drafting of interim and final reports in coordination with the donor manager
  • Contribution to the implementation of project monitoring and evaluation tools
  • Participation in the development of project activities

Administrative, financial and logistical monitoring of missions:

  • Preparation of various letters for partners
  • Preparation of various documents (partnership agreements and/or cooperation agreements in particular)
  • Preparation of missions: identification of medical and paramedical experts, logistics (visas, plane tickets, accommodation, etc.) in conjunction with the purchasing/logistics department

Writing and capitalization (Programs Department):

  • Consolidation of experiences and development of standard documents enabling learning and improvement of actions
  • Consolidation of monitoring and evaluation tools: sheets, database, questionnaires
  • Collection of indicators and improvement of monitoring methodology

FORMATION ET EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s student in International Humanitarian Relations, Development and Cooperation, Institutes of Political Studies, …
  • Initial experience in project management would be appreciated, at headquarters or in particular in one of La Chaîne de l’Espoir’s countries of intervention.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALITIES

  • Very good interpersonal skills, able to work in a team and with multiple contacts
  • Adaptability, versatility and autonomy
  • Dynamism, responsiveness, resistance to stress, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, sense of humor
  • Excellent writing skills and editorial rigor (French and English), analytical and synthesis skills
  • Proficiency in computer tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strong motivation to work in the humanitarian sector and knowledge of humanitarian actors and the international cooperation environment
  • Knowledge/interest in medical humanitarian actions is an asset.

CONDITIONS

  • Status: Approved internship
  • Position dates: January 2, 2026 for 6 months.
  • Remuneration: Current allowance, 50% of transport,
  • Meal vouchers worth 12.10 euros covered at 60%
  • The position is based at the headquarters of La Chaîne de l’Espoir in Paris, 56-58 rue des Morillons, 75015

How to apply

Apply at: https://jobs.layan.eu/fr/application-to-offer-of-la-chaine-de-lespoir-no-79755