Programmes and Learning- Intern

About the Organisation

 

Womankind Worldwide is an international women’s rights organisation and funder, working with women’s rights groups and feminist movements across the world to end gender inequality.

 

We envision a world where all women, girls and people of all genders enjoy equal rights and freedoms and live with joy, choice and dignity.

 

We take collective action alongside women’s rights organisations, feminist movements and activists in Eastern and Southern Africa and South Asia. We support them to challenge inequality, at home, in communities and the workplace. We fund and strengthen these movements and advocate for change alongside them.

 

Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. This position is located in the UK. While hybrid working arrangements are available, the successful applicant will be expected to spend 2-3 days per week working from Womankind’s London office (frequency to be agreed with successful candidate). Unfortunately we are unable to make exceptions to the in-person working requirement for this role.

 

Who we are looking for

 

This is an entry-level role suitable for someone who would like to gain experience of programmes and grant management in the international women’s rights and development sectors. You may have studied in a relevant field or have equivalent work or lived experience. You will have a collaborative and hands on mindset and commitment to feminism, anti-racism and social justice.

 

We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs.

 

However, as part of Womankind’s commitment to addressing the under-representation of Black and People of Colour in our organisation and in programme and grant management roles in the wider charity sector, we particularly encourage applications from Black and People of Colour candidates. This internship is a positive action initiative under the Equality Act 2010.

 

 

Role Purpose

 

The intern will provide general support to the programmes and learning team, including with administration of programmes and grant compliance, partner communications, logistics and (online) event organisation. Depending on the strengths and interests of the selected candidate and the needs of Womankind, the intern will also have the opportunity to lead on some specific projects or tasks and to work with colleagues from other departments.

 

Responsibilities

 

• Administrative grant management support, including:  
• Receipt and acknowledgement of grant applications 
• Review of grant applications against initial criteria 
• Drafting of grant agreements and transfer requests 
• Review of narrative and financial reports 
• Keeping updated records of grant information, including data entry 
• Communications and learning:
• Liaising with Womankind colleagues and partners regarding grant applications, reports and compliance issues 
• Researching and drafting internal reports and summaries 
• Drafting articles/blog posts regarding topics related to Womankind’s grant making for publication on our website
• Logistics and events support, including: 
• Scheduling meetings and booking travel 
• Taking notes 
• Liaising with external suppliers 
• Supporting event organisation 
• Contribution to Womankind’s office and culture through participation in:
• Staff meetings 
• Weekly team huddles 
• Yearly team retreat 
• Internal working groups (depending on availability, interest and organisational needs) 
• Other tasks as requested/assigned by line manager and wider P&L team . 

The P&L intern would also have the opportunity to participate in organisation and team wide meetings as well as meetings with partners and to contribute areas of work that are of specific interest to them, as agreed with their line manager and the Director of Programmes and Learning. This may include opportunities for travel.

 

Values and Behaviours

 

The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and to supports our staff equitably across our locations.

 

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in organisational policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

 

Reporting Structure

 

This role sits within the Programmes and Learning (P&L) team, which is part of the broader Policy, Programmes and Learning Team (PPL). The intern will provide support to colleagues across P&L and report to the Programme Management Officer, with a dotted line to the Programme Manager: Innovation and Partnerships.

 

Person Specification

 

To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about women’s rights, enthusiastic and self-motivated, willing and able to learn quickly, happy to work in a busy environment, be very organised, and able to function as part of a dynamic hybrid team.

 

Essential Experience, Skills and Behaviours

• Interest in/knowledge of women’s rights and feminist movements
• Proven ability to self-manage, prioritise, take on responsibilities and work independently to complete assigned tasks
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail
• Positive and solution-focussed, bringing a ‘can do’ approach to problem solving  
• Ability to quickly understand new ideas, concepts and issues
• Ability to work with teams across different countries, cultures and time zones
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)   
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook and Teams and willingness to learn and adapt to new systems as required
• Welcome feedback, with a desire to continuously improve and develop

 

Desirable Experience, Skills and Behaviours

Experience of living or working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including any of Womankind’s focus countries.

 

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK.

 

Terms and conditions

 

Hours

Part time (80%/4-days per week) 28 hours

Salary

£30,861 Pro Rata (Annual Pro Rated Salary for this role is £24,688.8)

Grade

5

Contract

Fixed term for 12 months

Probationary period

6 months

Holidays

25 days annual leave per annum, 3 days of office closure over the Christmas and New Year Period and entitlement to UK bank Holidays. (This will be Pro Rata 20 days annual leave and pro-rata bank holidays for part time)

Pension

Womankind has a group contributory pension scheme in place. On joining the scheme Womankind will contribute 6% and employee is required to contribute minimum percentage set by the Pension Regulator.

Other benefits

 

We offer a wide range of flexible working options, enhanced family leave and cover costs for eye tests

 

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Deadline for applications: Midnight UK on Monday 1 April 2024

Interviews: 22 April – 2 May 2024

Expected Start date: 3 June, 2024