INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Kickstart your career in humanitarian aid and development
Women not only remain underrepresented in leadership roles, but they are disadvantaged in the path to attaining them; as women’s careers progress, their representation declines, along with their opportunities in the aid and development sectors.
This programme works with young women to provide tangible work experience opportunities that enable them to launch successful careers in the aid and development sector and beyond.
Underpinned by the ultimate goal of fostering youth development and enhanced access to the aid and development workforce, this programme is working to mobilise a strong cohort of female professionals with the tools and confidence to make a difference.
When I started my internship I was very happy because CTG provided me with the opportunity that I was looking for. I met such helpful people, who taught me many things and helped build my confidence. I’ve improved my skills during this internship and I know it will help me reach my career goals.
AMINO Former Intern and Current Assistant Account Manager
EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH INTERNSHIPS
Lack of access to appropriate skills and on-the-job training often presents itself as a significant barrier to women’s ability to join and excel within the formal labour market. This is exacerbated for women in fragile and conflict-affected countries, and so internships provide young women in these contexts with the opportunity to secure these skills and get their feet on the career ladder.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
CTG’s Internship Programme lasts from three to six months and is hosted at our management or field-support offices.
All interns are provided with a clearly defined role and responsibilities to ensure they gain tangible exposure to working life and that they contribute meaningfully to CTG’s business.
For those still in full-time education, work shadowing opportunities are provided which last from one to two weeks.
WHY WOMEN?
According to the World Bank, only 50% of women in fragile and conflict-affected countries participate in the labour force, compared to 70% for men.
This is despite women’s meaningful contributions to the economy being integral for their own rights and empowerment, as well as for strengthening national development outcomes.
Creating valuable internship opportunities for young women strengthens their chances of securing decent work. Committed to SDG 5 Gender Equality, we’re actively trying to close the gender gap through Female First.
FEMALE FIRST
Find out more about CTG’s commitment to women’s
empowerment through employment in conflict settings.