Programmes Internship in Gillingham

Just a Drop is an international NGO working to bring safe water, sanitation and hygiene education to communities in need, transforming lives. Our projects have benefited almost two million people across 32 countries since we began in 1998. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Internship in our Programmes Team based near Gillingham in Dorset. Consisting of three Programme Managers and a Head of Programmes, the JaD Programmes Team oversees all aspects of project design and delivery with nine partners in seven countries.

We are looking for someone who would like to build their skills and experience in the International Development Sector. You will support a number of functions from project management to monitoring and evaluation. The successful candidate will also gain exposure to all aspects of JaD’s award winning work in the WASH sector.

Role Overview

The Programmes Intern (PI) will work with four other programmes staff in the Programmes Team and will support the team by undertaking a range of activities concerned with all aspects of JaD project design, coordination, delivery, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and formal reporting. The PI will also interact with our team of Technical Advisers, as well as liaising with members of our Fundraising and Communications team, providing support in securing funding for approved projects and assisting in the flow of information on the delivery of JaD projects and programmes to external audiences.

There is flexibility for the person in this role to work part time (three days a week for ten months or four days a week for seven and a half months) or full time (five days a week for six months). The Intern will receive payment of £12.21 per hour, as well as NI and pension contributions. They will be expected to attend our Programmes Office near Gillingham in Dorset one day a week, with the remaining days worked from home.

Personal Specification

• Degree‑level qualification or higher in International Development, International Relations, Environment, Hydrology, Health or other related discipline.
• Demonstrable interest in the international development and/or WASH sectors.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to take on a variety of new tasks and work on own initiative.
• Excellent IT skills and experience using all standard Microsoft programmes including familiarity with Teams; strong knowledge of Excel is desirable.
• Some experience of CRM platforms such as Salesforce is desirable.

If you believe you would be able to bring your skills, knowledge and passion to this role and are looking to gain from the experience of working for an established and acclaimed actor in the WASH sector, we would love to hear from you.

Recruitment will be via an initial online interview followed by an in‑person meeting in either Dorset or Richmond. Please send a copy of your CV, accompanied by a letter setting out your suitability for and interest in the role, no later than 09.00 on Monday September 1st, 2025.

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