Fundraising and Communications Internship Concordis International is a UK-registered charity delivering peacebuilding programmes in Central African Republic, Cameroon, Chad, Sudan, Abyei, and South Sudan. Our vision is for communities affected by armed conflict to have the resources they need to manage disputes peacefully and build sustainable futures. Concordis works alongside communities, civil society, and national governments to address the root causes of conflict and support long-term peace and development. We are seeking a Fundraising & Communications (F&C) Intern to support our global peacebuilding mission through strategic communications, donor engagement, and fundraising activities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international development communications, while contributing to meaningful peacebuilding work in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. As a F&C intern, you will work as an assistant to the F&C Manager and contribute to strengthening Concordis’ visibility, donor relationships, and impact. The work you do will be real, relevant and public facing. Concordis Internships are designed as a two-way learning opportunity. We encourage interns to contribute the skills and experience they already have, while also exploring new areas of work and developing additional competencies. Interns are supported to take on responsibilities that align with their interests, learn new tools and approaches, and gain exposure to different aspects of fundraising, communications and peacebuilding. Our aim is that you will leave Concordis with enhanced skills, stronger career options, and practical experience that adds clear value to your CV — the more you put in, the more you will get out. Role Information: Position: Fundraising & Communications Intern Location: Remote (working from home) Reporting to: Fundraising and Communications Manager Duration: 6 months; working three days (or 22 hours) per week (Flexible working hours; different time zones accommodated) Start date: Early February 2026 Remuneration: Volunteer position. Concordis will reimburse reasonable expenses, including a small daily lunch allowance.
Role Description:
As a F&C Intern, you will support Concordis’ external engagement and income-generation efforts. You will work closely with the UK-based team and relevant Programme Managers to achieve this. Responsibilities may include:
• Gathering stories from programme staff
• Assisting with the creation of communications content (website, newsletters, social media, reports)
• Helping design visual content and layouts for digital and print materials
• Supporting internal communications and team coordination
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• Monitoring engagement metrics and supporting reporting on outreach activities
• Supporting fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and proposal development
• Updating and managing CRM systems and contact databases Who should apply: For this position, we welcome applicants who have:
• A strong interest in peacebuilding, international development, or humanitarian work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence working independently and as part of a remote team
• An interest or experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or communications
• Skills or interest in one or more of the following: design, journalism, content writing, CRM systems, newsletters, social media, UX/UI, Squarespace (or comparable system)
• A high level of fluency in English (French and/or Arabic are a strong asset)
How to apply
Application Deadline: 18 January 2026, 23:59 GMT Applications will only be considered if they are submitted as follows: Please send us your CV/resume (no more than two pages long) and a covering letter, both in English. Send them as two separate documents, saved in PDF format and title both like this: Your first name - Your last name - Name of Document - Numerical date. e.g. John Smith - CV - 0125. Send both these documents by email to hr@concordis.international. In your covering letter, also no more than two pages long, please explain:
• Why you would like to work with Concordis International
• Your experience or interest in communications and/or fundraising
• Any relevant skills (writing, design, CRM, digital tools, UX/UI, journalism)
• Your language skills
• How you hope this internship will support your future career development
• When you would be available to start
• How you would balance this role with other commitments
Selection process: You will receive an automated response acknowledging receipt of your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to progress to the next stage. We regret that due to numbers of applicants, we are unable to enter into individual correspondence with unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a task. Those who submit the strongest task will be called for interview. If you have any queries, please email hr@concordis.international. We will keep your personal data carefully and within the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations. Concordis International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and appropriate screening.
For more information about Concordis, please visit our website at www.concordis.international