Programme Intern

About Trócaire 

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:  

•          Promote Access to Justice;  

•          Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;  

•          Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;  

•          Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and  

•          Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice. 

Our work is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and in our values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance and Accountability.

The Programme Intern will support the effective implementation, monitoring, and management of Trócaire Zimbabwe’s programme portfolio. Reporting to the Programme Manager, the role works closely with Programme Advisors, Finance, and partners to ensure high-quality programme delivery, compliance with donor and organisational requirements, and strong information management systems.

 The role also contributes to grant management, partner engagement, and administrative coordination, ensuring that programme objectives are achieved and reporting standards are met.

Key responsibilities

Programme Implementation & Monitoring

• Support Programme Advisors in managing the full project cycle .
• Provide technical support and training to partners on project implementation.
• Review partner reports and provide timely feedback aligned with RBM and donor requirements.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes in collaboration with MEL staff.
• Prepare high-quality narrative reports in line with donor requirements.
• Conduct field visits to partners and communities for programme oversight.

Grant Management & Compliance

• Support grant management ensuring compliance with donor and contractual requirements.
• Assist in tracking project deliverables, outcomes, and reporting timelines.
• Support development of project proposals and documentation.

Information Management

• Maintain accurate programme data on systems such as Salesforce and Box.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure data quality and completeness.

Programme Support & Administration

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Programme Team.
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and programme documentation.
• Support planning processes including work plans, budgets, and reports.

Finance & Operations Support

• Work with Programme Accountant on budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial tracking.
• Support grant approval processes and partner disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and information security requirements.
• Provide backstopping support to Programme Advisors when required.

Essential Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in development or programme support work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Technical/Professional Skills

• Strong project coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage data, reports, and documentation systems.
• Experience with programme management and donor compliance.
• Strong written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to use digital platforms (e.g., Salesforce, databases, MS Office).

Competencies (Trócaire Framework)

• Communicating
• Collaborating
• Delivering Results
• Stewardship of Resources
• Continual Improvement & Learning
• Flexibility & Change
• Supporting

Qualities

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail.
• Team player with ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to gender equality, human rights, and development principles.

Other

• Willingness to travel regularly within Zimbabwe.
• Empathy with Trócaire’s ethos and values.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with NGOs or international development organisations.
• Experience supporting grant management and donor reporting.
• Familiarity with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Trócaire offers a competitive remuneration package in line with its salary scales.