ActionAid Zimbabwe (AAZ) is a locally registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that collaborates with various stakeholders to support sustainable development, amplify the voices of marginalized communities, and challenge systemic inequalities. Since its establishment in 2003, AAZ has been dedicated to addressing the root causes of poverty and social injustice while promoting gender equality. The organization upholds strong child protection policies and measures against sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse. AAZ also adopts an intersectional feminist approach to safeguarding, acknowledging the interconnectedness of various forms of abuse and oppression that impact vulnerable groups. Globally, ActionAid operates in over 40 countries.

AAZ seeks to recruit for the following Internship position for a fixed 9 months period – April – December 2025:

Local Rights Programme & Sponsorship Graduate Intern (Women’s rights)-Rusape

The position shall function collaboratively as a member of the Programs team and will be required to play a significant role in providing sponsorship, programmatic and administrative support in the Local Rights Programs. The intern will assist the Women’s Rights lead in supporting partners to implement, monitor and evaluate Women’s Rights and Feminist Alternatives activities and strategies, knowledge sharing and advocacy and creating and exhibiting linkages between LRP and National Level Women’s Rights and Feminist Alternatives work.

Requirements
•    The candidate should be a recent graduate with a degree in Social Sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized institute.
•     Research, analytical skills and ability to apply them in inter-disciplinary contexts.
•    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Working knowledge of other local languages is of value to the organization and desired.
•    Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of political and ethical issues and dynamics in working with young people; ability to facilitate relationships between diverse parties.
•    Excellent organization and time management skills, including ability to juggle multiple tasks and respond rapidly to new events and competing priorities.
•    Detail oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.