Regional Programme Intern Middle East North Africa
Junior / Apprendista
INTERSOS
Italia
Full Remote
Stage / Tirocinio
Humanitarian Aid
Descrizione della Posizione Lavorativa
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organisation that supports people affected by natural disasters, armed conflict and exclusion, operating with principles of solidarity, dignity, equality and respect for diversity, with a strong focus on vulnerable groups.
Position overview
Job title: Regional Programme Intern - Middle East & North Africa
Code: SR-00-10117
Duty station: Home-based
Starting date: 14/09/2026
Duration: 6 months
Reporting to: Elena Franchini - Regional Programme & Grants Manager
Context
The intern will assist the Headquarters regional team in supervising and supporting activities across INTERSOS operations in the MENA region (Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Yemen, Libya and Iran). The Middle East currently faces a complex set of overlapping crises — escalating conflicts, economic shocks and climate pressures — causing high levels of displacement and humanitarian needs, compounded by funding shortages and access limitations.
Main purpose of the role
The position supports the Regional Programme and Grants Manager and the Regional Programme Coordinator in programmatic and grants oversight throughout the project cycle, contributing to monitoring, documentation and proposal/reporting tasks.
Main responsibilities
- Collect and organise data in the INTERSOS Management Platform (agreements, reports, Project Appraisal Tool, locations, beneficiaries, etc.).
- Systematise regional Google Drive folders and support field missions to structure their folders consistently.
- Support proposal development through desk reviews, donor priorities analysis, and preparation of annexes and internal checklists.
- Assist in reviewing project reports, both internal (PAT) and external (donor) reporting tools.
- Prepare internal materials (e.g. annual report factsheets, country analyses, regional presentations) for use by the Programmes Department and other teams.
- Support the development and follow-up of mission-related dashboards.
- Translate key project documents between English and Italian when required.
- Carry out other activities as defined in the work plan agreed with the tutor.
Required profile and experience
- Ongoing Master’s degree in Economics, Political Science, International Cooperation and Development, Social Sciences or related fields.
- Previous volunteering or internship experience in non-profit organisations or associations is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to produce complex texts.
- Fluency in Italian and English is mandatory; Arabic is an asset.
- Motivation for humanitarian work and commitment to humanitarian principles.
- Ability to manage different types of tasks with good prioritisation and a results-oriented approach.
- Proactivity and flexibility.
- Must maintain student status for the entire duration of the internship.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply via the link below:
The application process on the platform includes three steps: register (name, email, password and citizenship), sign-up and apply by uploading your CV in PDF format. Through the platform candidates can track their application history.
Please provide the name, position and contact details of at least three references (two line managers and one HR contact). Family members are excluded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
Benefits
Learning opportunities: improved understanding of INTERSOS procedures and humanitarian mechanisms; enhanced skills in developing and monitoring humanitarian projects with focus on major donors (ECHO, UNHCR, Country-Based Pooled Funds, AICS); deeper knowledge of the humanitarian landscape in the MENA region.