Programme Associate (Internship) – JOA/Habitat for Humanity
Placement dates: 18 months contract placement (December 2025-May 2027)
Location: Jersey/Romford/Overseas
Application Deadline: 19th October 2025
Interviews: Week Commencing 27 October 2025
Description:
Entering its 13th edition, this programme offers a Jersey resident (entitled to work) an 18 month-internship placement in the international development and humanitarian relief sector.
Starting in late November/ early December 2025, the successful candidate will spend six months working with the JOA team in St. Helier before moving on to work with Habitat For Humanity in the UK for six months. The final six months will be spent in an HFH in-country office, working with the team to deliver partner-led responses.
Candidate Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree or significant work experience in a relevant field.
- A genuine commitment to a career in the international development sector.
- Strong written, verbal and IT skills.
- The ability to work across cultures and successfully manage a full and varied workload.
- Entitlement to live and work in Jersey.
Some experience of work or travelling in low-income countries would be desirable. No age limit applies and career changers are welcome. However, you should be serious about embarking on a fulfilling but demanding new career, including being prepared to spend significant time in challenging environments.
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How to Apply:
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