The internship is based in Amuda, NES (North-East Syria), with potential travel to nearby field locations as needed.
• Strong interest in humanitarian and development work, especially in programs that focus on:
o Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL)
o Protection (SGBV and Child Protection)
o Legal Aid
o Countering/Preventing Violent Extremism (CVE/PVE)
o Social Cohesion, Dialogues, and Peacebuilding
o Mine Action (NTS, Hazard Marking, EORE
• Proficiency in Kurdish and Arabic (Working knowledge of English would be preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, and eagerness to learn.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, inclusion, and continuous personal development.
General description: Under the direct supervision of Gender, Protetcion and EnpowermentCoodinator the intern will dedicate 80% of their time to supporting the Programs Unit and 20% to the MEAL Department, contributing to the smooth implementation, monitoring, and documentation of NPA Syria’s integrated projects.
Key Responsibilities – Programs Unit (80%):
• Support the implementation of integrated programs across FSL, Protection, SGBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid, CVE/PVE, Social Cohesion, Community Dialogues, Peacebuilding, and Mine Action.
• Work closely with local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), community representatives, and stakeholders to ensure effective and inclusive program delivery.
• Assist in strengthening coordination and partnerships with local CSOs, including follow-up on their activities and capacity-building initiatives.
• Participate in organizing community dialogues, awareness sessions, and peacebuilding events.
• Assist in logistics and administrative tasks for field-based activities, including NTS, hazard marking, and EORE.
• Draft simple activity updates, document success stories, and assist with report inputs.
• Maintain both soft and hard copies of program-related documentation, including attendance sheets and field reports.
• Accompany program staff during field visits to gain practical exposure to partner-led program implementation.
• Prepare meeting notes and support follow-up actions for program-related meetings.
Key Responsibilities – MEAL (20%):
• Assist in field data collection for post-activity monitoring, beneficiary feedback, and surveys.
• Support data entry, cleaning, and updates of MEAL trackers and activity databases.
• Help in preparing and organizing monitoring tools and learning sessions.
• Contribute to basic data analysis and preparation of short reports based on MEAL findings.
• Participate in documenting lessons learned and supporting quality assurance measures.
Mentorship and Capacity Building:
• Interns will work closely with Senior Officers, Program Coordinators, and local CSO partners, receiving structured mentorship and coaching on project management, community engagement, and partnership building.
• Regular feedback sessions will be conducted to help interns build professional skills and knowledge in areas such as program cycle management, monitoring and evaluation basics, and field coordination.
• Training opportunities (if available) within NPA and partner CSO operations will be accessible to interns to enhance their technical understanding and career readiness.
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to have:
• Gained practical experience in integrated program delivery, including working with local CSO partners across FSL, Protection, Child Protection, Legal Aid, and peacebuilding activities.
• Improved skills in data collection, reporting, and basic monitoring & evaluation methods.
• Learned about community engagement, partnership coordination, and humanitarian project cycles.
• Acquired hands-on experience with mine action-related activities (NTS, EORE, hazard marking).
Must have: • Must be resident of Amuda Northeast Syria • Bachelor’s degree (or currently enrolled) in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, Human Rights, Statistics, or other relevant fields. • Previous volunteering or community engagement experience with NGOs, youth initiatives, or advocacy for women’s and children’s rights is an asset. • Proficiency in Kurdish and Arabic (Working knowledge of English would be preferred). • Very good computer skills and experience with MS Office applications, including Excel. • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to perform well in a team. • Understanding of the socio-political context of Syria, particularly in NES. |
Personal Competencies: |
• Self-driven with integrity, initiative and ability to think and work independently • Strong communication, networking and interpersonal skills |
Additional Considerations: |
▪ The position holder is to abide by the policies and personnel Code of Conduct by the Norwegian People’s Aid and represent the organisation in a loyal and responsible manner. ▪ All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks including vetting and due diligence. ▪ NPA is an equal opportunity provider and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women and individuals from local communities. |
Applicants may submit their CVs with their contact details and telephone number to: HRiraqsyria@npaid.org before closing date Septemeber 24th, 2025.
Please mention the vacancy title: Program Intern –Amuda in subject box of your email, CVs received after the closing date will not be considered.
Note:
• Only CVs in word or PDF format will be accepted. Any links to CVs will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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