NGO Development Internship in Zambia

QUICK FACTS

LOCATION: Livingstone, Zambia OR Remote

PROGRAM FOCUS: Community Development NGO

TASK FOCUS: Fundraising, Communications, Partnership Development

LENGTH: Min. 12 weeks (in-person) / 16 weeks (remote)

COST: From USD 3,266 (in-person) / USD 525 (remote)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Contribute to sustainable community work through NGO development strategies

If you’re looking to get in-depth exposure to the nonprofit sector and you’re passionate about community development, this NGO Development Internship in Zambia could be the perfect match for you. You’ll join a grassroots organization in the welcoming town of Livingstone that’s on a mission to lift people out of poverty through education, nutrition, health services, and empowerment programs.

As an NGO development intern, you’ll take on a varied role within the small field-based team. While your tasks will, to some extent, be tailored to your skills and interests, you can expect to get involved in a range of areas, including fundraising, stakeholder engagement, digital marketing, impact assessment and reporting, and communications. You’ll also work closely with the CEO of the organization in developing and delivering an overall strategy.

This NGO internship in Zambia is an inspiring opportunity to get a thorough understanding of the day-to-day running of a nonprofit organization on a grassroots level. It’s also a chance to see the direct impact of your work and to immerse yourself in Zambian culture. On top of this, you’ll get to explore Livingstone’s beautiful surroundings during your time off on safaris, boat cruises, visits to the Victoria Falls, and other adventures.

Learning Outcomes

• Practical experience in various elements of fundraising and stakeholder management including: research, proposal writing, digital campaigns, and impact reporting
• Experience in communications within a nonprofit context
• An ability to contribute to overall growth and sustainability on a strategic level
• International work experience

ORGANIZATION

The Free Haven Community Initiative is a nonprofit organization on a mission to help families in Livingstone, Zambia break the cycle of poverty. They achieve this through four areas; education, nutrition, health services, and empowerment programs. Examples of Free Haven’s projects are tutoring programs for children who struggle at school, lunch schemes and health education, and sponsorship programs for kids who cannot afford school fees and uniforms. In order to combat gender inequality, the nonprofit also runs community workshops to raise awareness on gender-based violence, sexual health, and other related topics.

By uplifting the community through a multi-faceted approach, the Free Haven Community Initiative provides people – mostly children – with the tools to become thriving members of the community, and help both themselves and their families climb out of poverty. This, in turn, adds value to the community as a whole, and a sustainable development is set in motion.

TASKS & REQUIreMENTS

Responsibilities

During your NGO development internship, your tasks may vary depending on your skills and the needs of the project, but they will likely include some of the following;

• Assist with fundraising and marketing research & strategy
• Write grant applications and other funding proposals
• Assist with donor and stakeholder management
• Help run digital fundraising and marketing campaigns
• Assist with monitoring & evaluation, and impact reporting
• Write content for the website, social media, and newsletters
• Assist the CEO with growth strategy development

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Requirements

• Strong research and communication skills
• An ability and willingness to take on a wide range of different tasks
• Strategic thinking capabilities
• Ideally some experience in digital marketing and/or fundraising
• A passion for community development work
• A flexible attitude, as you’ll be living and working in a foreign culture