Girl Up Global Kinship Leader Internship

Girl Up, the global leadership initiative for girls hosted by Global Fund for Children, is selecting two young people to work part-time with its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) team for six months from 1 January 2027. Global Kinship Leaders are what Girl Up used to call its interns and fellows in the region: 15 to 20 hours a week supporting Girl Up clubs, youth leadership programmes, digital storytelling and programme coordination. One place is for Kenya and one is shared between the UK and Zimbabwe.

What you get:

• Six months of hands-on experience in international youth leadership programming with Girl Up's EMEA team, with the possibility of extension
• Mentorship and guidance from Girl Up EMEA staff, with regular check-ins with the Youth Outreach Manager you report to
• Skills in programme coordination, youth engagement and community organising
• Exposure to regional and global advocacy networks
• Experience in digital communications and storytelling for social impact

What you'll do:

• Give administrative support to regional leadership programmes, trainings and convenings, and help coordinate virtual meetings, workshops and youth engagement sessions
• Support Girl Up clubs across the region: follow new club registrations and activity, and keep club leaders informed about events, reporting and opportunities

• Aged 19 to 22
• Currently based in Kenya, Zimbabwe or the United Kingdom: one place is for Kenya and one is shared between the UK and Zimbabwe
• Currently enrolled at a university or college
• A strong interest in girls' leadership, gender justice, youth advocacy or social impact work
• Experience of, or interest in, youth organising, community initiatives or student leadership
• Strong organisational, administrative, written and verbal communication skills
• Basic experience with digital tools and some knowledge of AI
• Proactive, creative and able to work independently
• Your own laptop and a reliable internet connection
• Available for 15 to 20 hours a week for six months