ROLE TITLE: Program Support Intern X2
Apply by: Friday, 17th April 2026.
About Restless Development
Restless Development is a global non-profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most – We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 4000 local youth civil society groups and organizations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.
Our approach to safeguarding
Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organizational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.
About the role
The Youth Voices Lab (YVL) project is designed to foster a more inclusive and responsive society, with a primary focus on supporting young Africans in Africa and the diaspora in Europe. The program seeks to empower and engage young people, while also assisting decision-makers and enablers, such as governments, CSOs, corporations, and others, in developing equal partnerships with young people. The ultimate goal is to create an environment that addresses the needs and priorities of the younger generation, leading to the implementation of relevant and budgeted youth-responsive policy frameworks. These frameworks will contribute to a more inclusive society that delivers on the aspirations of existing and future development frameworks, leaving no one behind. The project has two interrelated objectives:
* Young people and youth-led groups and networks effectively advocate for their concerns and priorities at various levels, including local, national, continental, and cross-continental, and around the AU-EU partnership in Africa.
* Institutions, governments, partners, and corporations are more youth-centered and meaningfully collaborate with youth in the development and implementation of their policies/decision-making moments and spaces.
As an Intern supporting the Senior Program Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in the implementation of the project and the supervision of Youth Advisory Board Members.
Key responsibilities
Program Support and Coordination
* Assist in coordinating the activities of the Youth Advisory Board Members.
* Facilitate communication and collaboration among Youth Advisory members.
* Help in organizing and managing virtual and offline engagement activities.
* Aid in the planning and execution of online engagement via digital tools such as the project website, Youth Voices Lab App, social media, partners' websites, and webinars.
* Assist in organizing youth action-led activities during continental influencing spaces, including summits and conferences.
* Assist in coordinating and scheduling monthly online plenary meetings and the in-person gathering.
* Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up action items.
* Support the implementation and dissemination of the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective Action Plan.
* Assist in generating evidence, implementing accountability mechanisms, and supporting youth-led advocacy.
* Help in connecting and interacting with youth and stakeholders to promote community building and collective care.
* Facilitate capacity-building activities for Youth Advisory Board Members.
* Assist in providing resources and training materials for youth engagement and advocacy.
Communication and Reporting
* Assist in compiling quarterly reports showcasing the progress of activities, impact, and shared stories about the program engagements.
* Support Youth Advisory Board Members in preparing activity reports following external engagements, meetings, or conferences.
* Work with the M&E Team to generate human interest stories and participate in Restless Development research work.
Finance and Admin
* Serve as rapporteur during program team meetings and trainings
* Track float advances and liquidations by the Senior Program Coordinator
* Prepare LPOs for the procurement of goods and services in tandem with the Senior Program Coordinator
Any Other Duty as agreed with the Line Manager.
Job title: Program Support Intern X2
Location: Freetown, with expected travel to the provinces
Stipend: SLL 3,000
Preferred start date: April 2026
Length of contract: 30th September, 2026 with the possibility of an extension.
Reports to: Senior Program Coordinator
Expected travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required
About you
We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values.
Our value: HEART – We are who we serve. We are brave.
Behaviour: Upholds the Restless Values at all times, demonstrating professionalism in their day-to-day work. Offers creative approaches to improving work. Is open to fresh ideas and adapts to change.
Our value: HEAD – Delivers Quality. We are 100% professional.
Behaviour: Adopts an honest and efficient approach to work. Uses resources responsibly. Proposes solutions to challenges and seeks to understand the reasons behind decisions.
Our value: VOICE – We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.
Behaviour: Actively seeks to develop their own leadership skills. Is seen as a leader to beneficiaries and other young people. Is open to feedback and ideas for personal development. Willingly provides constructive feedback to others
Our value: HANDS – We are in it together. We listen and learn.
Behaviour: Actively listens and learns from those around them. Uses effective two-way communication to build rapport and relationships in the community. Is an integral team member, contributing to team excellence.
Skills and experience
Essential
* Must be a young person between 18 – 30 years and should have participated in Restless Development programs as a volunteer.
* Ability to articulate in English and Krio
* Must have completed a Diploma program or recent graduate of a degree program in International Relations, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Experience with event coordination and digital engagement tools.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms.
* Passion for youth empowerment and engagement.
Desirable
* Participation in and support for online engagement activities.
* Assistance in organizing and attending continental influencing spaces.
* Coordination of online meetings and in-person gatherings.
* Contribution to the implementation and dissemination of the youth action plan.
* Support in capacity-building activities.
* Compilation of monthly, quarterly, and activity reports.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge, and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)
Apply on Original Site (https://restlessdevelopment.bamboohr.com/careers/227)