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National Intern (full- or part-time)

Industry Other
Category Operations
Location Kathmandu, Nepal
Expiry date Aug 28, 2025 (3 days left)

Job Description

Nepal

National Intern (full- or part-time)

Organization

Peace Brigades International

Posted 9 Jan 2025 Closing date 31 Dec 2026

Background

Peace Brigades International Nepal is seeking a motivated and versatile General Intern/Volunteer to support its work in Kathmandu. The role involves a combination of project support, social media and communications, basic monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and logistics. The position requires a commitment of at least three months, preferably longer; the start date is as soon as possible. Please note that the position is unpaid.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

General Project & Logistical Support

Assist with organizing workshops, trainings, focus group discussions, and public events
Support logistical arrangements such as venue booking, material preparation, and participant coordination
Help with note-taking, documentation, and follow-up after events
Assist in basic finance/admin tasks like maintaining attendance records, filing, or procurement documentation

Communications & Social Media

Develop, plan, and implement content for PBI Nepal’s social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Draft text and visual content for outreach, including newsletters, captions, and short campaign materials
Attend field visits or events for photo/video content development as needed
Support partner organizations’ social media presence via mentoring and technical assistance

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Assist with data collection, surveys, and basic analysis for project monitoring purposes
Help track project outputs and outcomes for internal learning and donor reporting
Support visual presentation of data (e.g., infographics, tables, charts)
Organize and manage feedback forms and documentation from program activities

Other Tasks

Translate short documents between English and Nepali
Support the Country Director and Country Coordinator with daily tasks and special assignments
Adapt to new responsibilities as per evolving project needs

Your Profile

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program (e.g., Development Studies, Communications, Media, Social Sciences)
Strong written and spoken English and Nepali language
High motivation, flexibility, and intercultural sensitivity
Digital literacy, including familiarity with Canva, Meta Suite, MS Office/Google tools, or M&E tools like Excel
Interest in human rights, social justice, and peacebuilding
Experience in communications, design, photography, or social media is a plus
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team

We Offer

A workplace in a centrally located office in Sanepa, Lalitpur
Working in a small, friendly team with flexible working hours and possibility of remote work
An exciting internship with exposure to international NGO operations and grassroots human rights work
A certificate and reference letter upon successful completion

About Us

Peace Brigades International (PBI) is an international human rights organization with offices in the Americas, East Africa, South/Southeast Asia, and Europe. PBI uses its international presence and global networks to protect, support, and enable the work of human rights defenders and local activists for peaceful social change. Our approach combines protective accompaniment, capacity development, and advocacy from the local to the global level.

PBI Nepal operates under the Civil Peace Service, a German development initiative that supports local civil society actors in building peace and sustainable development.

How to apply

Application Process

Please send your application (CV, cover letter, certificates, writing samples, contact details of two professional reference persons) to:

[email protected]

Interviews and a written test will be scheduled individually.

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