Research and Influencing Intern – Africa

Are you interested in becoming part of our Research and Influencing (R&I) team? Do you have a passion for ending child exploitation and championing online safety for children?Join us as a Research and Influencing Intern – Africa! Together, we make a difference.

About Terre des Hommes

Terre des Hommes Netherlands aims to protect children by preventing and stopping child exploitation. And by empowering children to make their voices count. the work of Terre des Hommes Netherlands focuses on (Online) Sexual Exploitation of Children and Child Labour. For each of these forms of child exploitation, Terre des Hommes Netherlands is developing and implementing projects and programmes through local partners, mainly in Asia, Africa and Europe. We are hiring for one  intern for Africa, to be based in Nairobi Kenya. Join us!

About this role

The primary objective of this internship position is to assist the Regional Representative, Africa, in preparing and disseminating expertise on child exploitation, both internally and externally and supporting advocacy and influencing initiatives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about the complexities of child protection issues;  contributing to ongoing research and advocacy and Influencing initiatives of the organisation.

The intern will be part of the Research and Influencing team. He/She will receive practical hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment, offering exposure to diverse tasks within the realm of child protection.

Key responsibilities:

The intern will get the opportunity to learn research and advocacy skills, which might include the following tasks:

• Contribute to writing and preparing reports, policy briefs and advocacy knowledge products, where you’ll need to translate complex information into digestible formats. Ability to use Canva would be a plus;
• Collection and analysis of data related to children’s rights and the prevention of child exploitation;
• Engage with partners and different regional and global teams (Africa, Asia and Europe) while working on research and advocacy/influencing initiatives. Have the chance to deep dive into a topic that interests them, from our research and influencing portfolios and programmes, and write content for our website or briefs to share internally;
• Participate in team meetings, workshops and training sessions.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on intern, who:

• Has just completed or is currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., social and behavioural sciences, social work, public policy, international law, child rights, etc.).
• Demonstrable experience with either research or influencing activities;
• Has good oral and written communication skills in English 
• Is sensitive to cultural diversity and has a commitment to ethical practice.
  

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and teamwork skills.
• Thorough and precise working style, with strong attention to detail. 
• Dynamic, self-motivated, and proactive, with a proven ability to take initiative.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. 
• Ability to plan and organise well, setting goals and achieving results in line with the goals set. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond flexibly to changing priorities. 
• Innovative thinker with a talent for developing creative communication solutions.
• Skilled in establishing priorities, planning, coordinating, and monitoring work effectively.
• Fast learner with a keen ability to follow instructions and adhere to organisational policies.

What do we have to offer?

In Africa, Terre des Hommes Netherlands carries out programmes and projects through local organisations spread across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Madagascar,Tanzania and with future plans to expand to other countries. 

We offer:

• An internship where you can really make a difference for children;
• An organisation with enthusiastic and highly skilled colleagues;
• An opportunity to share your skills and learn from others; 
• A 7 month internship contract; with possible start date in May 2026
• 250- 300 EUR monthly stipend;

Interested?

Would you like to become part of our Research and Influencing (R&I) team?  Please upload your application (CV and motivation letter in English) using the link provided, on or before 23rd April 2026.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Patience Anduso p.anduso@tdh.nl

Other information

Terre des Hommes is committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. Therefore, people of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colours, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are encouraged to apply for this position. 

Terre des Hommes aims to attract great talent that not only fits the job but also our high standard of values and principles, who shares and demonstrates Terre des Hommes commitment to prevent and eradicate any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. We require a Declaration of Good Behaviour and Signature of our Child Safeguarding policy and our Code of Conduct.

Note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the expected large response.