Signpost International, a leading Scottish international development agency, is seeking a committed individual to take part in the Development and Fundraising Internship within its headquarters in Scotland. The placement, for between 6-12 months, is designed to give the successful candidate a solid foundation of experience in a small but growing organisation while providing an essential support function to programme staff.

Interns must:
o Commit to working a minimum of 25 hours per week for 6-12 months, including a one-month probationary period.
o Cover own living costs during internship
o Have a demonstrable interest and passion for development work
o Be in sympathy with Signpost International’s Christian values.
o Possess excellent grammatical abilities, a sound knowledge of office-based IT in addition to the necessary skills and attributes as outlined below
o Abide by organisational policies and submit to a standard CRB check

Signpost International will:
o Provide a structured learning experience for the duration of the internship in addition to working with the successful candidate to develop a personal capacity-building road-map
o Provide a daily allowance for lunch and working travel expenses
o If appropriate offer the intern an exposure trip to an overseas development project, the cost of which will be expected to be matched by the intern.
o Offer ongoing roles and opportunities to the successful candidate upon the completion of the internship depending on position availability and candidate suitability.


1. Development/fundraising Intern

In conjunction with Head of Overseas Operations (HOO) duties may include some or all of the following:

o Develop good working practices for organisation and overseas partners
o Assisting in the completion of funding applications
o Liaise with fundraising committee and drive strategy and implementation
o Co-ordinate with area reps for country-wide fundraising programmes
o Collect and collate case studies for PR
o Ensure Signpost International involvement in national and international networks
o Develop policy that reflect SI’s values and tie in to operational procedure
o Regular monitoring and evaluation of overseas programmes


Experience/characteristics:

o Essential:
o Educated to at least degree level, or equivalent qualification in relevant subject
o Good written and excellent verbal communication skills
o Sound knowledge of current development issues
o Computer literate (MS Office programmes)
o Team player and self-motivated, creative independent thinker
o Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues
o Keen interest in international affairs
o Time management skills, the ability to meet deadlines and targets are required

o Desired:
o Relevant post-graduate training
o Experience completing funding applications


The application process:

1. Development/fundraising Intern
Please submit your current CV with a covering letter to Jamie Morrison, Head of Overseas Operations – [email protected]. If you meet the requirements and are suited to one of our positions, you will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for an interview. If you require any further information then please contact us using the above email address.

CLOSING DATE = 28TH OF AUGUST

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