Job Description - Programme Intern, March 2017
Location: Holland Park W11 (West London)
Hours: flexible but a minimum commitment of 3 days a week for 3-6 months
Reporting to: Programmes Director
Salary: This is an unpaid volunteer internship. Daily lunch expenses of £5/day will be
provided and reasonable travel expenses within London to the offices in Holland Park will be
reimbursed.
Who We Are
THINK EQUAL calls for a system change in education to end the discriminatory mind
set and cycle of violence across our world. We embrace the latest visionary philosophies
on inclusive, value-based, quality social and emotional learning. We have gathered together
a committee of the world’s top experts and visionaries on education, human rights, gender,
psychology and neuroscience to design the world’s first comprehensive curriculum to teach
this missing dimension in education.
THINK EQUAL works towards a world in which children of all genders, ethnicities, disabilities,
religions and other backgrounds have optimal opportunities to develop their full potential,
have their views respected, respect one another, live free of discrimination and violence,
become youth leaders, and active participants of a free and equal world. Find out more at
www.thinkequal.com
THINK EQUAL Intern Scheme
THINK EQUAL is looking for a bright and enthusiastic person to take on the role of
Programme Intern. The role will get involved in all aspects of the organisation’s programme,
working closely with a small team of staff. The intern can expect to experience all areas of
our work and gain a good understanding of all elements of the organisation.
The Programme Intern will focus in particular on the planning, delivery and monitoring of
the pilots of THINK EQUAL’s equality studies curriculum. This internship is an ideal
opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain experience working in the non-profit
sector and/or the education/international development sector.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The role will involve, but is not limited to the following tasks:
 Communicating with the pilot teams around the world;
 Encouraging the sharing of learning and experiences between the pilot teams and
between the pilot teams and Head Office;
 Assisting with the tracking, monitoring and evaluation of the pilots, in particular
maintaining a database on their progress;
 Supporting the implementation and delivery of the pilots, responding to pilot team
requests;
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Researching, identifying and approaching new potential pilot school, teachers and
countries;
Compiling lessons learnt and proposing improvements on the delivery of the pilot
curriculum;
Organising the travel and logistical support of those implementing and managing the
pilots;
General ad hoc office administration as part of a small self-servicing team;
Undertaking any other reasonable support and or activity as required.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
 Interest in non-profit international development, education, programme delivery
and THINK EQUAL’s work;
 Strong computer literacy (experience and knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel);
 An effective communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent spoken and
written English specifically;
 Ability to work on a number of tasks simultaneously;
 Ability to work both independently using initiative and as part of a team taking
direction;
 Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines;
 Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage with high-profile
individuals;
 Positive and can-do attitude.
Next Steps
If you are interested in this position, please write a C.V and covering letter explaining your
interest in the role, giving examples to show that you meet the specifications. Send both C.V.
and Cover Letter to [email protected]
Please note that if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, then
unfortunately your application has not been successful.