Programme Associate (Internship) - Jersey Overseas Aid / British Red Cross
Placement Dates: 18 month contract placement (indicative dates: June 2026 – December 2027)
Location: Jersey / UK / Overseas
Application deadline: Thursday 16 April 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 04 May 2026
Description:
This is the 14th Programme Associate opportunity, providing a Jersey resident (entitled to work) with an 18-month internship placement in the international development and humanitarian relief sector.
Starting in June 2026, the successful candidate will spend six months working with JOA in St Helier before moving to work with British Red Cross in the UK for six months. The final six months will be spent supporting a British Red Cross programme team working on a development or relief project and will include four two-week placements overseas.
Candidate requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree or significant work experience in any relevant area
- Demonstrable interest in the international development sector
- The ability to successfully manage a full and varied workload
Some experience of working or travelling in low-income countries would also be desirable. No age limit applies, and career-changers are welcome. However, you should be serious about embarking on a fulfilling but demanding new path, including being prepared to spend significant time in challenging places.
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How to apply
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