Girl Up Global Kinship Leader Internship
- Organization: Girl Up
- Type: Internship
- Location: Kenya, Zimbabwe, United Kingdom
- Deadline: September 21, 2026
- Funding: No Funding
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 - Document club activities, youth-led projects and success stories for Girl Up's reporting and storytelling - Draft social media posts, newsletters and short-form content for Girl Up EMEA's platforms - Help coordinate youth planning committees for regional events - Track programme outputs, keep the databases of clubs, youth leaders and partners up to date, and help prepare summaries, reports and impact documentation **Key dates:** - Applications close 21 September 2026 (Girl Up gives no closing time) - The role starts on 1 January 2027 and runs for six months, part-time, with the possibility of extension **More information:** - Girl Up's full terms of reference for the role, with duties and selection criteria: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uRcmuTW1t4Iojvtao_0q-lri1d0sctXPMQQGDQszVOQ/edit?usp=sharing - The application is a short online form: your country, city, age and current status, any past involvement with Girl Up, your experience, skills and availability, and a LinkedIn, portfolio or social media link if you have one, plus optional short answers on why you want the role - Girl Up's terms of reference and application form do not say whether the role is paid
