Internship

Job Posting Organization:
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organization that has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters for over 40 years. The organization focuses on meeting vital needs such as access to water, food, and shelter. SI is particularly committed to combating diseases related to unsafe water, which is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Through its interventions, SI has developed expertise in providing access to drinking water, sanitation, hygiene promotion, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. The organization operates in 26 countries and employs a total of 3,200 staff, including expatriates, national employees, headquarters staff, and a few volunteers. SI is dedicated to professionalism and commitment while respecting local cultures.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is designed to assist the Partnership & Operational Development Referents (RPDO) and the Service Manager in executing their tasks at the geographical desks and the Partnership & Operational Development Service (SPDO). The intern will provide support to Country Offices as a whole. The main objectives of the internship include gaining knowledge about the various programs and areas of expertise of Solidarités International, understanding the humanitarian and geopolitical context of the relevant areas, mastering tools related to the management of different cycles such as grants, projects, implementation partnerships, and financing, as well as internal procedures of Solidarités International and the rules of major humanitarian aid donors. The intern will also ensure the flow of information between various stakeholders (desk, headquarters, field).

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will assist the RPDO and the Service Manager with the following tasks: supporting Country Offices in managing grants and implementation partnerships, particularly in developing project proposals and reports for donors; providing administrative support necessary for the management of programs/grants for Country Offices or the PDO service; ensuring compliance, development, and engagement with donors through the production of documents, formats, or internal capitalization notes, and participating in certain meetings; and facilitating internal coordination. The internship will provide insights into the functioning of an NGO's headquarters and the relationships between headquarters and field operations, as well as exposure to the various roles within Solidarités International both at headquarters and in the field. The intern will gain a preliminary understanding of mission operations and their specific constraints, humanitarian and geopolitical issues in the countries of the desk, and deepen their knowledge of priority analysis and needs identification.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a higher education degree (level bac +5) preferably focused on project management and/or humanitarian work, political science, or international relations, with knowledge of issues related to water, food security, or rehabilitation. A genuine interest and motivation for the non-profit and humanitarian sector is essential, along with a willingness to work in the field in the short term. Previous international work experience is appreciated. Candidates should have excellent writing, synthesis, and spelling skills, as well as critical thinking and analytical abilities. Autonomy, rigor, responsiveness, organization, efficiency, versatility, and a strong work ethic are also important. Proficiency in computer skills, including Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet, and email (Outlook) is required. Fluency in English is mandatory.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a master's degree (bac +5) preferably in project management, humanitarian studies, political science, or international relations. Knowledge of water-related issues, food security, or rehabilitation is also beneficial.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have a level of experience that includes previous work in international settings, which is appreciated but not mandatory. The focus is on candidates who are eager to learn and contribute to the humanitarian sector.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The internship is based at the headquarters of SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL in Clichy (92), accessible via the Mairie de Clichy metro station. The internship requires a mandatory internship agreement. Compensation is set at €4.70 per hour, calculated pro-rata based on actual hours worked each month (approximately 154 hours per month, equating to 22 days of 7 hours each). Public transport costs are covered at 50% by SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL, and meal vouchers worth €8.90 per day of actual internship work are provided, with SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL contributing 60%. Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter, as applications containing only a CV will not be considered. SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL reserves the right to close recruitment before the application deadline.