Job Description and Requirements

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

JOB PURPOSE

The Intern in the Projects Department will provide vital support to the NWS project management team by assisting in administrative, documentation, translation, and data-related tasks. This role is designed to give the intern practical experience in project operations, while contributing to the smooth functioning of the team. The intern will be involved in maintaining project documentation, translating materials, assisting with data entry, and supporting logistics for project activities. The intern will be guided and supervised by a PM, offering opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Documentation Support

• Assist in organizing and maintaining project files, ensuring all documentation is updated and properly filed.
• Help prepare and format reports, meeting minutes, and internal communications.
• Contribute to the development of project progress reports by collecting relevant data and ensuring proper record-keeping.
• Maintain an organized filing system for project-related documentation, ensuring accessibility and compliance with internal guidelines.

Administrative Assistance and translation Tasks

• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, ensuring logistical arrangements are in place.
• Prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and ensure follow-up on action items.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining communication channels, ensuring timely responses and coordination between teams.
• Help prepare presentations or briefings for project stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Translate project-related documents (e.g., reports, training materials, communications) from Arabic to English and vice versa.
• Assist in translating meeting notes, emails, and other communications as needed.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in translations to maintain high-quality documentation.

Data Entry and Support

• Enter project data into management tools, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Help analyse and summarize data for reporting purposes.
• Assist in tracking project performance and key milestones, providing updates as

General Support:

• Assist with logistics for project-related events, workshops, or training sessions.
• Support the project team in procurement tasks, such as gathering quotes or following up on orders.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the supervisor, ensuring overall support to the team.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification

Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, International Development, Statistics, or a related field.

Required Professional Experience

1. Currently pursuing a degree in Project Management, Business Administration, International Development or any related field. 
2. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
3. Proficiency in Arabic and English.
4. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
6. Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Required Language(s)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Arabic Native

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

Understanding of project cycle stages, including planning, implementation, and monitoring, and how documentation and data entry contribute to project success.