Paid Intern

BACKGROUND

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a leading global development organization working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally - driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life. Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and businesses as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together. AKF has operated in Tajikistan since 1993 and through its programme partners, continues to work in more than 60 districts and towns across Tajikistan. Together with state institutions, AKF directly contributes to the objectives of Tajikistan’s National Development Strategy and supports national efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

AKF aims to develop Pathways, a digital-first solution that will complement existing targeted, intensive, in-person initiatives AKF is implementing in the area of Work and Enterprise.

Pathways will aim to scale AKF’s existing initiatives that support youth to acquire the skills and knowledge to become competitive in the labour market. The solution will support a broad segment of youth across a range of countries in identifying learning pathways they can pursue to position themselves for success along promising future economic pathways. The aim is for Pathways to complement existing AKF interventions and use existing initiatives, platforms, and structures as vehicles to deliver value to youth seeking promising life pathways.

AKF is conducting a Human-Centred Design (HCD) process across four pilot countries – Germany, Pakistan, Portugal, and Tajikistan – to understand gaps in current AKF programming that Pathways could help bridge and to understand the realities, circumstances, and aspirations of youth that Pathways will support. The solution will leverage the vast amount of research done to date on skilling, employability, entrepreneurship, and other related topics across AKF.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The paid intern will assist and support the project staff with all relevant tasks required for the smooth project design and implementation. In addition, the intern will participate in the data collection process through the Human Centered Design approach. He/She will also be encouraged to do field visits to the project targeted areas and contribute to the design teamwork. The intern shall also support the project staff with executing the internal procedural documentations in English and helps them with translation of the internal documents (not the donor level documents). The Intern will be based in Dushanbe and directly reports to Gender/HCD Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the design team throughout the Human Centered Design (HCD) process.
Translation of the documents and other related materials from English to Tajik&Russian and vice versa.
Participate in the data collection with the design team.
To execute and fill out the internal procedural documents like, Payment requisition orders (PRO), Payment requisition form (PRF), Travel authorization form (TAF) etc.
Preparation of minutes of the meetings, taking photos etc.
Support with the process of procurement of the office suppliers, other small procurements under the Project with Admin department.
To interact with the Finance Department, Admin Department and HR department in executing the relevant procurement or travel documentations and get relevant signatures.
To communicate with implementing partners and gather an appropriate information for reporting purposes.
To develop communication materials together with the project team.
Other project related tasks required by the project coordinator.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

University degree in Social Science, Economics, and related field. Graduated from university not earlier than 2022.

Special Skills and Kowledge:

Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills in English and Tajik.
Proven ability to work in a team.
Good developing communication materials in English.
Ability to work/communicate with project related staff.
Ability to work with budget.
Strong computer skills.

Experience:

Qualified fresh university graduate or limited working experience in the field of International Development, Sociology, Economics, Programme/Project design or another related field.

APPLICATION PROCESS

A resume (2 pages maximum) clearly demonstrating how applicants meet essential qualifications and asset criteria should be submitted to: AKF Human Resources Department at hr.recruitment@akdn.org by no later than 10th June 2024.

AKF strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. AKF seeks to ensure that male and

female employees are given equal career opportunities and that staff members are able to keep an appropriate balance between work and private life.

For more information on the Aga Khan Foundation and Aga Khan Development Network visit: http://the.akdn

AKF Tajikistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity,

safeguarding of children from abuse and zero tolerance of sexual harassment.

DISCLAIMER

By sharing their cover letter and resume with AKF in response to this job application, applicants consent for

AKF to keep this information on file for recruitment and human resources management purposes.