Graduates and postgraduate students interested in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and international development have an opportunity to gain practical experience through the Concordis International Programme Internship. The UK-based peacebuilding charity is inviting applications for its six-month remote internship programme, offering aspiring professionals the chance to contribute directly to peacebuilding initiatives across Africa while developing valuable skills in programme management, research and conflict analysis.
Applications are open until 16 August 2026, with successful candidates expected to begin their internships at the end of September or the beginning of October 2026.
Opportunity to Support Peacebuilding Across Africa
Concordis International is a UK-registered charity dedicated to promoting sustainable peace in communities affected by armed conflict. The organisation works alongside governments, civil society organisations, community leaders and armed groups to facilitate dialogue, build trust and identify practical solutions that address the root causes of conflict.
Its current peacebuilding programmes operate in:
- Central African Republic
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Abyei
- Sudan
- South Sudan
Rather than imposing external solutions, Concordis focuses on empowering local communities with the knowledge, relationships and mechanisms needed to manage conflicts peacefully long after projects conclude.
About Concordis International
Concordis envisions a world where every community affected by armed conflict has the resources and capacity to resolve disputes peacefully.
The organisation’s mission includes:
- Building trusting relationships among parties affected by conflict.
- Facilitating dialogue between opposing groups.
- Supporting locally owned solutions to conflict.
- Promoting economic development alongside peacebuilding.
- Ensuring inclusive participation from women, youth, governments, civil society and former combatants.
- Leaving sustainable peace mechanisms that communities can continue independently.
Its work is guided by three core values:
- Humility by recognising that peacebuilding requires learning from local communities.
- Impartiality through maintaining a non-partisan approach.
- Inclusivity by ensuring marginalized voices are represented in peace processes.
These principles underpin Concordis’ commitment to transformational justice, accountability, transparency and respect for diversity.
Internship Overview
The Programme Internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience within an international peacebuilding organisation.
Interns will work remotely alongside Concordis programme teams and contribute to multiple aspects of programme design, implementation and evaluation.
Position Details
- Position: Programme Intern
- Location: Remote (home-based)
- Duration: Six months
- Commitment: Minimum three days per week
- Working hours: Flexible to accommodate different time zones
- Start date: End of September or early October 2026
- Application deadline: 16 August 2026
Although the internship is primarily remote, interns visiting or residing in London are welcome to attend selected team meetings in person.
What Interns Will Do
Programme interns gain exposure to nearly every stage of international peacebuilding programming.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Conducting country research and conflict analysis.
- Monitoring political and security developments.
- Producing analytical reports.
- Supporting programme design and implementation.
- Assisting with monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Reviewing international media and policy developments.
- Identifying donor and funding opportunities.
- Contributing to grant proposal development.
- Supporting data collection and analysis.
- Preparing programme documentation.
- Liaising with project partners.
- Assisting with dialogue and training preparation.
- Translating peacebuilding materials.
- Taking notes during meetings.
- Supporting website and social media content.
- Participating in organisational security monitoring.
- Assisting with recruitment and HR activities where required.
Interns will also participate in Concordis’ Security Monitoring rota, helping monitor field staff movements, including occasional weekend responsibilities.
Training and Professional Development
Although unpaid, the internship offers substantial professional development through direct mentorship from experienced peacebuilding practitioners.
Participants will receive:
- Training from senior Concordis staff.
- Practical experience in programme management.
- Exposure to donor engagement and fundraising.
- Experience in research methodologies.
- Opportunities to attend seminars and conferences.
- Virtual peacebuilding training sessions.
- Cross-country collaboration with international programme teams.
The internship is designed to prepare participants for careers in peacebuilding, humanitarian action, diplomacy and international development.
Who Should Apply?
Concordis is seeking applicants who demonstrate a strong interest in peacebuilding and conflict resolution, alongside relevant academic qualifications.
Applicants should ideally have:
- A master’s degree or be completing postgraduate studies in:
- International Relations
- Development Studies
- Conflict Analysis
- Peace Studies
- Related disciplines
- Professional-level English.
- Professional-level French.
- Arabic language skills are considered an advantage.
The organisation is particularly interested in candidates with experience using digital research and data management tools.
Preferred Technical Skills
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate proficiency in:
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- QGIS
- Kobo Collect
- Mapping software
- Data analysis tools
Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills will also strengthen applications.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates must submit:
- A covering letter.
- A maximum two-page CV written in English.
Applications with CVs exceeding two pages or documents submitted in another language will not be considered.
The covering letter should explain:
- Motivation for joining Concordis International.
- Relevant skills and experience.
- Language proficiency in English, French and Arabic.
- IT competencies.
- Long-term career aspirations.
- Earliest available start date.
- Ability to balance the internship with other commitments.
Volunteer Internship with Expense Reimbursement
The Programme Internship is a volunteer position and does not include a salary or stipend. However, Concordis reimburses reasonable expenses and provides a £5 daily lunch allowance for working days.
For graduates seeking practical experience in conflict resolution, programme management and international development, the internship offers valuable exposure to real-world peacebuilding initiatives while working alongside experienced professionals supporting communities across Africa.
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