Multiple Interns (Programs, Projects & Operations Departments)

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.

• Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
• Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
• Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract 

1. Background

The WASSA Internship Program is designed to provide motivated graduates and university last years students with an opportunity to gain practical experience in humanitarian and development sectors. Interns will be exposed to real-world operations across WASSA’s key thematic areas including:

• Economic Empowerment
• Livelihood & Economic Development
• Health & Nutrition
• Child Protection & Education
• Humanitarian Assistance & Emergency Response
• Organizational Operations and Support Services

This program supports capacity building and career development by engaging interns in meaningful assignments within a professional environment.

2. Internship Objective

The objective of this internship program is to:

• Build professional skills and competencies of young Afghan professionals
• Provide hands-on experience in NGO operations and project implementation
• Strengthen knowledge in humanitarian and development programming
• Support WASSA departments with additional human resource capacity

3. Departments & Areas of Assignment

A. Programs / Projects Department

Interns may support:

• Project implementation and coordination
• Field data collection and reporting (including KOBO)
• Monitoring & Evaluation (MEAL) support activities
• Proposal development and documentation
• Community engagement and outreach activities

B. Operations Department

Interns may support:

• HR: Filing, recruitment support, staff documentation
• Finance: Basic financial documentation, record keeping
• Logistics & Procurement: Tracking supplies, documentation
• ICT: Basic IT support and troubleshooting
• Administration: General office support and coordination

4. Key Responsibilities

Depending on assignment, interns will:

• Assist in data collection, entry, and database management
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation
• Participate in field visits and assessments (if required)
• Provide administrative and operational support
• Assist in use of digital tools (e.g., KOBO, MS Office)
• Respond to internal information requests
• Support technical teams in daily activities
• Maintain proper filing systems (hard and soft copies)

5. Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be graduates or final-year university students
• Have educational background relevant to applied department
• Be at least 18 years old
• Demonstrate strong motivation and willingness to learn
• Have basic English (written & spoken) and fluency in local languages
• Possess basic computer skills (MS Office required)
• Have good academic and personal standing

Candidates with relevant practical experience but limited formal education may also apply.

6. Selection Process

Qualified applicants will go through:

1. Document Screening
2. Written Test (language, computer, basic knowledge)
3. Interview
4. Short Presentation (topic related to field)

Successful candidates will be notified prior to the internship start date.

7. Internship Conditions

• Duration: Minimum 6 months (extendable up to 1 year)
• Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (as per HR policy)
• Internship Type: Voluntary (unpaid),
• No coverage for:
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Health insurance

8. Learning & Development

Interns will benefit from:

• On-the-job training and mentoring
• Exposure to humanitarian and development projects
• Professional supervision and performance feedback
• Opportunity to work with experienced professionals
• Certificate of completion and recommendation letter (upon request)

9. Performance Evaluation

Intern performance will be assessed based on:

• Quality of assigned work
• Timeliness and responsibility
• Teamwork and communication
• Reports, presentations, and deliverables

10. Professional Conduct

Interns are expected to:

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Follow WASSA policies and Code of Conduct
• Respect diversity and organizational values
• Adhere to working hours and deadlines

11. Contract Termination

Internship may be terminated due to:

• Unauthorized absence
• Misconduct or unprofessional behavior
• Poor performance
• Breach of confidentiality or fraud

12. Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

• CV
• Cover Letter (explaining motivation and career goals)
• Copy of educational documents

  Submission Email: [Insert Email]
  Office Address: WASSA Main Office, Herat

13. Equal Opportunity

WASSA is an equal opportunity organization. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Interested, qualified candidates should submit their information/request through the link (https://airtable.com/appH5zI03OOFOyiZ2/shrv5l82SVmIQvwuM)
• Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if an interview is called for.
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview upon project approval.