Do you feel engaged in the work of supporting women’s rights and eager to expand your organisational experience to drive change? Would you like to be part of a team working hands-on with empowerment of women in conflict-affected areas? If so, this internship in the Kvinna till Kvinna office in Kigali, Rwanda could be for you.

The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation has defended women’s rights since 1993. For every woman’s right to be safe and to be heard. Today we are one of the world’s leading women’s rights organisations, working directly in areas affected by war and conflict to strengthen women’s influence and power. We work closely together with over 150 local partner organisations across 20 countries to end violence against women, reach lasting peace and close the gender gap once and for all. The future is equal. And together, we are change.

About the internship

This internship will provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supporting gender equality programmes and women’s rights initiatives. You will contribute to the management and coordination of key projects while learning about the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, sexual and reproductive rights, and feminist movement building. As an intern with our Rwanda office, you will play a vital role in supporting various programme and data management activities, including data collection, monitoring, and reporting.

Throughout your internship, you will work closely with the Country Director and Programme Manager as well as Program Officers, gaining valuable insight into how international development programmes are designed, implemented, and evaluated. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to make a meaningful contribution to the empowerment of women in conflict-affected areas and gain experience in the field of women’s rights and peace-building.

Deadline for applying: 10 April 2025

Core tasks:

• In coordination with Country Director, contribute to management and coordination of updates to the output and outcome trackers for the Rwanda Office for all projects.

• Help ensure yearly trackers are set up and circulated to all Programme Staff and provide overviews and training on how the tracker works.

• Assist in tracking activity evaluation data from Kvinna till Kvinna activities.

• Support Programme Officers to prepare, circulate and consolidate indicator tracking tools for all POs on an annual basis.

• Support coordination of annual Kvinna till Kvinna reporting on reach and themes.

• Attend monitoring trips as needed, assisting Programme Officers in carrying out the monitoring work.

• Collect and write success stories and take photos of rights holders and Partners’ programmes for use by Kvinna till Kvinna Rwanda, Stockholm and Donors.

Essential requirements:

• Knowledge and interest of Rwanda
• Knowledge of gender, peace and security issues
• Good organisational skills
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong writing skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Cooperative attitude, communicative with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

We prefer that you are looking for an internship as part of your current studies where you receive reimbursement from state funds or other government funds. If this does not apply to you, you need to mention how your internship is funded.

Terms & Conditions and what we offer:

The internship will run for the duration of the autumn term 2025, with the start and end dates being negotiable. As a full-time intern, you will be expected to commit to 37,5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, working closely with our team on various tasks and responsibilities. 

We'll ensure the necessary insurance coverage, ideally through a program associated with the internship. In other cases, we'll discuss feasible alternatives. 

Application:

Deadline for application is 10th of April

This is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the field, build your network, and gain valuable experience for your future career. If you're passionate, driven, and ready for a challenging yet rewarding experience, we encourage you to apply!

Submit your application, including cover letter and resume via the application button. Please mention how your internship is funded.

The application should be written in English.

Questions:

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Country Director Annette Natukunda Mukiga: annette.natukunda.mukiga@kvinnatillkvinna.se

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR HR@kvinnatillkvinna.se