Organization: AFDC Global (https://afdcglobal.org / https://x.com/DevelopmentAf )
Location: Remote
Type of Contract: Internship (Unpaid)
Duration: 3 months
Starting Date: 15 April 2026
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Job Category: Monitoring & Evaluation, Project Management, Coordination
Career Category: Program/Project Management
Years of Experience: 0–2 years (Students and recent graduates with interest to make a career in the development sector are encouraged to apply)
Themes: Capacity Building, Development Coordination, Learning & Knowledge Management
ABOUT AFDC GLOBAL
AFDC Global is a development consulting and organizational capacity-building firm working across Asia and Africa. We support NGOs, multilateral agencies, and civil society organizations in recruitment, program management, MEAL, and strategic communication. We invest in the next generation of development professionals through structured learning opportunities.
BACKGROUND
AFDC Global is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Learning & Coordination Intern to support a set of focused organizational activities over a 3-month period. This is a learning-centered internship designed for early-career development professionals who wish to gain hands-on exposure to NGO coordination, roster management, and workshop facilitation support — with a commitment of approximately 2 hours per day.
The intern will work closely with AFDC Global’s director and team to support three core organizational workstreams currently active on ReliefWeb.
SCOPE OF WORK
The intern will support and learn through active engagement in the following activities:
1. Global Consultant Roster — Expressions of Interest (EOI) Coordination
Support the management of incoming EOIs for AFDC Global’s Global Consultant Roster (as advertised on ReliefWeb). This includes tracking applications, organizing profiles by thematic area, drafting acknowledgement communications, and maintaining a roster database. The intern will gain exposure to recruitment workflows in international development consulting.
2. Virtual MEAL Workshop — Coordination & Learning Support
Support the coordination of AFDC Global’s free 3-hour virtual workshop on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) for young NGO professionals with 0–5 years of experience. Tasks include participant registration management, pre- and post-workshop communications, preparation of learning materials, and documentation of outcomes.
3. Virtual Project Management Workshop — Coordination & Learning Support
Support the coordination of the companion free 3-hour virtual workshop on Project Management for young NGO development professionals. Similar to the MEAL workshop, the intern will assist with logistics, participant engagement, material preparation, and session documentation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the internship, the intern will be able to:
- Manage a simple consultant roster using a spreadsheet-based tracking system
- Coordinate virtual training events from registration to post-event reporting
- Draft professional communications to participants, consultants, and stakeholders
- Apply basic MEAL and project management concepts in a real organizational context
- Understand how development organisations use different platform for outreach and recruitment
TIME COMMITMENT
- 2 hours per day, Monday through Friday
- Total estimated commitment: ~120–130 hours over 3 months
- Fully remote; flexible scheduling within agreed working hours
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in international development, public health, social sciences, public policy, or a related field or looking to start their career in International development, NGO
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Basic proficiency in Google Workspace or MS Office (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)/ experience of managing virtual workshops
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setting
Preferred:
- Familiarity with development sector platforms
- Prior exposure to MEAL concepts or project management frameworks (no advanced expertise required)
- Interest in NGO capacity building, consulting, or development coordination
WHAT THE INTERN GAINS
- Structured mentorship from an experienced development Professional
- Certificate of completion and a detailed reference letter
- Practical skills in roster management, virtual event coordination, and stakeholder communication
- Networking opportunities within AFDC Global’s consultant and partner network
Please note: This internship is unpaid. AFDC Global does not cover any costs associated with this internship.
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY
Send the following to office@afdcglobal.org with the subject line “Learning & Coordination Intern – [Your Name/ Country]”:
- A CV (maximum 2 pages)
- A brief motivation statement (250–300 words) explaining your interest in this role and what you hope to learn
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
AFDC Global is committed to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from the Global South.