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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
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.
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Job description
The Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa (PENHA) is an African-led and inspired charity, established in 1989. Its mission is to reduce poverty among the pastoralists in the Horn of Africa through the empowerment of communities and to foster sustainable and dignified livestock-based and non-livestock-based livelihoods. In the UK, it works with the Horn diaspora community through youth mentoring and leadership programmes.
PENHA’s Aims and Objectives
- Sustainable livelihoods require a coordinated approach at the grassroots and policy levels. PENHA, therefore, commits itself to two goals:
- The social, cultural and economic integration of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the Horn of Africa
- Dynamic, diversified and sustainable pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods, with expanded access to information, technology, education and training
- A full and equal role for pastoral and agro-pastoralist women in public and economic life
- Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
- Development of links with the diaspora in the UK
PENHA has a team in the London Office and country chapters in the Horn of Africa region – in Ethiopia and Somaliland but works with partners in Sudan, Eritrea and Uganda as well as international partners outside the Horn of Africa.
In the UK, PENHA has a Board of Trustees, a number of research associates, volunteers and an international Advisory Group. PENHA Board of Trustees is looking for three trustees to join the London-based Board with experience in one of the following areas:
- A legal background, with financial and risk management experience;
- Knowledge of branding, marketing and fundraising, including the use of social media;
- Knowledge of the charity sector and employment law in the UK.
In addition, candidates should have an understanding of the context within which charities operate, ideally with some experience of the Horn of Africa region.
The post is unpaid and the time commitment is four to six meetings per year, with attendance at other occasional meetings and events as a representative of the charity.
The Board is responsible for submitting the Annual Report and Accounts to the Charity Commission and to Companies House. As a small charity, trustees contribute actively as part of a team in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. PENHA is currently undergoing a new strategy development process and the candidate will help steer the organisation through the challenges ahead.
In addition, Board members are responsible for:
- Ensuring that the organisation complies with its constitution/memorandum and articles of association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- Ensuring that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
- Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
- Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
- Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation
- Protecting and managing the property of the organisation, and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation’s funds
- Appointing the senior staff and monitoring their performance
Application Instructions
Are you interested in the causes we stand for and in joining the PENHA Board of Trustees? Please send your CV and cover letter to our UK Office Manager before 10 August 2026. If deemed necessary, we may start actioning applications/interviewing before the closing date.
PENHA is a charity registered in England in 1992 with the Charity Commission Registration Number
1038957
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.