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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Position Overview
An exciting and unique internship opportunity to work closely with key senior operational staff in a respected UK international development charity; this position has strong vocational content for anyone looking to break into the international development sector with future possibilities of progression into roles within the UK and/or Madagascar.
The post holder will gain hands-on experience in international development, gain understanding and skills across a wide range of duties associated with programmes development, corporate fundraising, volunteer coordination, and practical charity management.
The internship spans a minimum of six months and is a remote role. The diversity of activities that will be undertaken provides training for an early-career development professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development work.
Reporting to: Grants and Administrative Assistant
Location: Remote
Commitment: Part-time, two days a week for a minimum of six months - with full flexibility to choose which two days you work, and the option to adjust or change those days as needed.
Salary: N/A (voluntary)
Responsibilities:
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Supporting the Programmes & Partnership Manager in securing trust and foundation funding, which will include: performing donor research; drafting, proofreading, and editing grant applications and reports (in part or in full); and ad hoc administration relating to donor management.
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Supporting the Corporate Liaison Officer to secure corporate funding, which will include: researching potential donor companies; supporting corporate facing marketing materials; and supporting creation of report and proposal materials.
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Supporting the Managing Director and the Director of Programmes and Operation, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation, which will include: preparing financial reports and documentation; note taking at trustees’ meetings; supporting development of policy and procedural documentation; building on fundraising and networking opportunities; and supporting the recruitment process.
It should be noted that the successful candidate will take on a variety of tasks outlined above. While SEED Madagascar will make every attempt to tailor the tasks to the post-holder’s desired area of experience, this will be balanced by the priorities of the organisation.
Desired Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Qualifications
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Hold or be studying towards an undergraduate degree in or relating to international development (or have equivalent professional/experiential background).
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Knowledge and/or keen interest in development and/or conservation issues facing least developed countries such as Madagascar; previous experience living or working in a developing country would be an asset.
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Knowledge and/or keen interest in at least one of SEED Madagascar’s five core areas (community health; sustainable livelihoods; environmental conservation; education infrastructure and water, sanitation and hygiene); previous experience of community-based work would be an asset.
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Excellent analytical skills and ability to gather and assimilate information from various sources, compile documents (reports and proposals), and identify lessons learnt and best practice.
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Sound ability to adapt material for different audiences.
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Be able to conduct internet research.
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Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Be able to financially support themselves for the duration of their internship as there is no stipend available for travel or sustenance.
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Strong written English is essential, French and/or Malagasy would be an asset.
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Be willing to take on mundane tasks such as drafting thank you notes for donors
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fundraising and Communications Internship
We are seeking a Fundraising & Communications (F&C) Intern to support our peacebuilding mission through strategic communications, donor engagement, and fundraising activities with European supporters. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international development communications, while contributing to meaningful peacebuilding work in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
Concordis Internships are designed as a two-way learning opportunity. We encourage interns to contribute the skills and experience they already have, while also exploring new areas of work and developing additional competencies. Interns are supported to take on responsibilities that align with their interests, learn new tools and approaches, and gain exposure to different aspects of fundraising, communications and peacebuilding.
As a F&C intern, you will work as an assistant to the F&C Manager and contribute to strengthening Concordis’ visibility, relationships, and impact. The work you do will be real, relevant and public facing. Our aim is that you will leave Concordis with enhanced skills, stronger career options, and practical experience that adds clear value to your CV — the more you put in, the more you will get out.
Role Information:
Position: Fundraising & Communications Intern
Location: Remote (working from home)
Reporting to: Fundraising and Communications Manager
Duration: 6 months; working three days (or 22 hours) per week (Flexible working hours; different time zones accommodated)
Start date: Monday 20 July 2026
Remuneration: Volunteer position. Concordis will reimburse reasonable expenses, including a small daily lunch allowance.
Role Description:
As a F&C Intern, you will support Concordis’ external engagement and income-generation efforts. You will work closely with the UK-based team and relevant Programme Managers to achieve this.
Responsibilities may include:
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Gathering stories, photos and videos from programme staff.
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Assisting with the creation of communications content (website, newsletters, social media, reports).
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Helping design visual content and layouts for digital and print materials.
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Supporting internal communications and programme communication needs.
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Monitoring engagement metrics and supporting reporting on outreach activities.
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Supporting fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and proposal development.
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Updating and managing the CRM system.
Who should apply:
For this position, we welcome applicants who have:
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A strong interest in peacebuilding, international development, or humanitarian work.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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An eye for graphic design and some experience in using a design platform like Canva.
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Confidence working independently and as part of a remote team.
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An interest or experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or communications.
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Skills or interest in one or more of the following: design, journalism, content writing, CRM systems, newsletters, social media, UX/UI, Squarespace (or comparable system).
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A high level of fluency in English.
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Concordis is a tri-lingual organisation, so any knowledge of French and/or Arabic also helps.
How to apply:
Application Deadline: 29 June 2026, 23:59 GMT
Applications will only be considered if they are submitted as follows:
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Please send us your CV/resume (no more than two pages long) and a covering letter, both in English.
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Send them as two separate documents, saved in PDF format and title both like this: Your first name - Your last name - Name of Document - Numerical date. e.g. John Smith - CV - 0626.
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In your covering letter, also no more than two pages long, please explain:
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Why you would like to work with Concordis International
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Your experience or interest in communications and/or fundraising.
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Any relevant skills (writing, design, CRM, digital tools, UX/UI, journalism).
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Your language skills.
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How you hope this internship will support your future career development.
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When you would be available to start.
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How you would balance this role with other commitments.
Selection process:
You will receive an automated response acknowledging receipt of your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to progress to the next stage. We regret that due to numbers of applicants, we are unable to enter into individual correspondence with unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a task. Those who submit the strongest task will be called for interview. We will keep your personal data carefully and within the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations. Concordis International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and appropriate screening.
For more information about Concordis, please visit our website at www.concordis.international
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Concordis works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Position Overview
This is a dynamic and rewarding internship opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping the voice and visual identity of SEED Madagascar. As part of a passionate and collaborative communications team, you will contribute directly to how our work is shared with global audiences—helping to tell powerful stories of community-led development and conservation in southeast Madagascar.
This role offers a unique blend of creativity and purpose. You will support social media management, develop engaging visual content, and curate impactful imagery that brings our programmes to life. It is ideally suited to a proactive and imaginative individual who is eager to build practical skills in communications while contributing to meaningful, real-world impact. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable experience in digital storytelling, branding, and content strategy within an international development context.
Location: Remote – based anywhere in the world
Time zone: East Africa Time
Timeframe: 6 months extendable – flexible, guideline 1-2 days a week
Overview: Voluntary, unsalaried, flexible times to suit volunteer
About the organisation
SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.