Signpost International, a leading Scottish international development agency, is seeking a committed individual to take part in the Community Development Internship programme 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. Community Development Intern

In conjunction with Head of UK Projects (HUP) manager duties may include some or all of the following:

o Liaise with community and drive Project strategies and implementation
o Community event organising
o Collect and collate case studies/stories from community
o Assist in the design and implementation of community research
o Monitoring and evaluation of community projects
o Ongoing community networking
o Work with Head of UK Projects (HUP) to develop good working practices for organisation and community partners
o Assist in the design and production of promotional material
o Assisting in the completion of community funding applications
o Any other general administration


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 community development issues
o Computer literate (MS Office programmes)
o Team player and self-motivated, creative independent thinker
o Understanding and sensitivity to diverse community issues
o Keen interest in community development
o Time management skills, the ability to meet deadlines and targets are required

o Desired:
o Relevant post-graduate training
o Experience in community development work


1. Community Development Intern

Please submit your current CV with a covering letter to Timon Scheven, Head of UK Projects – [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

Contact: [email protected]