Justice Africa welcomes people with various forms of expertise. Your specific skills in areas such as IT support, law, accountancy, fundraising, marketing, events organisation and project management can be significantly useful.

 INTERNSHIPS

Justice Africa offers an internship programme for young professionals and those studying at, or recently graduated from University. The aims of the internships are to develop the next cohort of policy researchers and activists, and to equip them with the research and professional skills necessary to develop their careers.

What do we offer our interns?

• The opportunity to work with some of the most informed and distinctive African-focused policy professionals.
• A strong introduction to the professional life and business of an NGO; learning to contribute to both the policy research and the administration of the organisation.
• The opportunity to define and undertake new research related to Justice Africa’s programmes, and with our guidance, develop this into publishable-quality material.
• An opportunity to meet researchers and activists from across Africa, develop networking connections, and attend conferences, seminars and other events on behalf of Justice Africa.
• At the end of the internship, we would give you a reference for any future employers. We will also be able to respond to reference requests after you have left us.

What experience do I need to be a Justice Africa intern?

You don’t need any professional experience to be a Justice Africa intern. What you do need is enthusiasm and an interest in human rights and social justice in Africa. A lot of our interns will have a Master’s degree in a related field; but this is not mandatory. We would normally expect you to have a Bachelor’s degree, be studying for a Bachelor’s degree, or have some form of experience or knowledge of Africa or African issues. You would, however, need to be computer literate (email, internet and Microsoft packages). To read about some of internship experiences click here.

How long does an internship last?

The internship can last for three or six months, depending on the intern’s preference, and in negotiation with Justice Africa.

Where is the internship based?

The internships are based in London or in Juba with our country office. Please note that for our internships in Juba, South Sudanese applicants are prioritised.

When do you take interns?

We take interns quaterly – in January, April, July, and September. We recognise that a lot of applicants will want to work during the summer vacation, and so we can be flexible as to when they start.

Are all applications accepted?

This depends on the demand for internships. The demand will be highest for summer and September places, and lower for January and April.  If we have more applications than places, we reserve the right to offer internships to the most suitable candidates.

Do you send interns to Africa?

Our country office based in Juba receives internship applications throughout the year. Unfortunately, neither of our offices have the funds to cover flights, but Justice Africa may be able to offer help with finding accommodation. Internships in South Sudan can start at a mutually agreed upon time with the country office in Juba.

Can I be an intern if I am not British?

Currently Justice Africa London can only offer opportunities for candidates who have legal permission to work in the UK.

Do you have to be African, or of African ethnicity, to be a Justice Africa intern?

No you don’t; but we would especially welcome your application if you are, and if you felt that this would enhance the knowledge and experience that you would bring to Justice Africa.

Do you pay your interns?

Unfortunately, our funding does not allow us to pay our interns. However, if you are coming to us from outside London, we may be able to cover your travel costs. If you were to undertake any travel in London for Justice Africa or further afield, such as to attend a conference or meeting, we would be able to reimburse you.

Am I too old or young to be an intern?

You need to be at least 18 years old to be an intern. We have no upper age limit.

Can an internship count as college credit?

If your college is willing to accept the internship as credit, then you may do so, but this is up to you to arrange. We do not participate in any schemes where college credit is guaranteed by an internship. We are happy to supply the paperwork that is necessary should your college require it.

Can you suggest where else to be an intern?

You can try our partner organisations PADEAP or the Centre for Democracy and Development. You could also try Student’s Partnership Worldwide and Fahamu.

 How do I apply?

You need to send us your C.V. with a one-page letter detailing yourself, your background, your interests, the location and round that you would like to intern on and why you wish to intern with us.

IMPORTANT: please include your desired round (Jan, April, July or Sept) and where you would like to intern (Juba or London) in the subject of your email as it makes it much easier for us to sort through applications. You can apply at any time, but you stand the best chance if you apply between three and six months before you would like to start.

If you are interested in an internship with Justice Africa, please send your application by e-mail attachment to internship@justiceafrica.org.

Please note: Internships in South Sudan can start at a mutually agreed upon time with our country office. Unfortunately, neither the country office nor the UK office can cover accommodation, travel or living costs.

VOLUNTEERS

Regional volunteers are very helpful too. There are various ways you can support Justice Africa in your region. Small things such as making sure that there are always leaflets available at your library or using your own contacts to meet with local schools, companies and media, introducing and drawing attention to Justice Africa’s work. Alternatively you can organise your own fundraising event (for more information on fundraising please click here or visit our fundraising page).

With a number of existing volunteers working on a diverse range of activities we are always appreciative of any further support and/or additional skills that can help the charity progress. We understand that everyone has constraints and demands on their time, and therefore greatly appreciate any time given to help support the charity and its aims.

Any available time you have, from one hour a week to one day a week, any contribution can help us to move closer towards our aims.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like some further information please contact us on:

Tel: +44(0)207 354 8400
Email: ja@justiceafrica.org