Opportunity brief
About the Firm:
Education Globale et Développement is an internationally recognized NGO dedicated to Peace and Value Education and Global Citizenship. Active for over two decades, EGD works with children, teenagers, and adults across diverse cultural and social contexts, and holds consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Through our India-based initiatives, in partnership with the Foundation for Global Education and Development, we design and deliver programs that empower young people to become agents of positive change in their communities and environments.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented intern to support our education and outreach programs while helping to secure funding through grant proposals and donor engagement. This role offers hands-on experience in the social impact and education sector, working alongside a passionate, mission-driven team on the planning, coordination, execution, and fundraising of initiatives that advance Peace and Value Education and Global Citizenship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learn EGD's programs, partnerships, fundraising strategies, and goals to create strong grant proposals that support fundraising targets
- Research new grants and funding opportunities that fit EGD's mission, vision, and values
- Assist with grant proposals by gathering information, drafting sections, and incorporating team feedback, with final review by the EGD designated mentor
- Maintain quality results using templates and following proposal-writing standards, including readability, consistency, and tone
- Help prepare fundraising pitches and donor presentations
- Keep our database of donors, partners, and funding opportunities up to date
- Help draft emails, reports, and fundraising communications
- Contribute to fundraising strategy and campaign ideas
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking project activities
- Coordinate with team members to ensure timely task completion
- Support in preparing project reports, documentation, and presentations
- Monitor project progress and highlight delays or risks
- Help organize meetings, and follow up on action points
- Maintain project trackers and update status reports regularly
- Contribute to improving project workflows and efficiency
- Support outreach and coordination for events, training sessions, seminars, and community activities.
Requirements:
- Genuine interest in NGOs, Peace and Value Education, Peacebuilding, or social impact work
- Good research and analytical skills
- Strong organizational, attention to detail, and time management skills
- Good communication (written & verbal) (English required; other languages a plus)
- Comfortable with Zoom or similar virtual platforms, and basic MS Office or Google Workspace. Experience with tools like Trello, Asana, or Notion is a bonus.
- Flexible team player with a positive, collaborative attitude, and openness to feedback
- Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently while feeling comfortable asking for guidance when needed.
- Any earlier volunteer, internship, or academic experience in the nonprofit or education sector is a plus, but not required
- Having a disciplined, creative attitude and work culture (this is very important)
What You Will Gain
- Practical experience managing real projects and grant proposals in the NGO education sector
- Exposure to an internationally networked organization with UN consultative status
- Insight into international donors and professional NGO operations and workflows
- Practical experience with professional workflows and team coordination
- Opportunity to build skills in project planning, communication, team coordination, leadership, fundraising, and operational execution
- Internship certificate/reference letter upon successful completion