Knowledge Leadership Intern at Urgent Action Fund-Africa

Specific Responsibilities

• Information Management
• Provide logistical support in organising both physical and online meetings with Feminist Republik Registry Partners and advisors;
• Respond to queries from Registry Partners in consultation with the Supervisor;
• Collect and upload data collection forms from Registry Partners.Research and documentation
• Provide support in developing interviewee lists for different research projects;
• Provide logistical support in scheduling both online and physical interviews;
• Provide support in conducting interviews when needed;
• Support the Supervisor in identifying potential research partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in womn’s studies, social sciences or related fields.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and French are mandatory. Arabic or Portuguese language skills are an added advantage. 
• Previous research experience focusing on womn’s rights, human rights or social justice issues generally is an advantage.

Skills and Experience 

• At least 1 year experience in research and knowledge generation.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on the African continent and beyond as and when required
• An understanding of gender equality and womn’s rights issues, particularly in politically unstable and post conflict African settings.
• Familiarity with the womn’s rights development needs in Africa.
• Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, and achieving.
• results and building effective teams.
• Excellent inter-personal, public speaking, writing and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in a virtual work environment an added advantage.