Volunteer Liaison Intern/Gambia

About CorpsAfrica
Founded in 2011, CorpsAfrica provides the opportunity for Africans to serve as volunteers in their own countries, along the lines of the Peace Corps model. We train college-educated young Africans and send them to live for up to one year in rural, high-poverty communities to facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects that are identified by local people. CorpsAfrica aims to promote a culture of public service in Africa by giving participants the opportunity to apply their education, skills, and energy toward helping their fellow citizens overcome extreme poverty. www.corpsafrica.org

CorpsAfrica has steadily expanded operations from Morocco to Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Uganda and Cote d’Ivoire over the last decade. Having successfully proven the power and effectiveness of the model, CorpsAfrica has begun to receive significant funding from large donors. As we reach a point of significant inflection leading to future expansion, we seek to add motivated, capable, and highly effective intern to our team.

Overview of the Position:
To strengthen volunteer support, coordination and program effectiveness, CorpsAfrica/Gambia seeks to engage Volunteer Liaison Interns. This internship is designed to support the Volunteer Liaison Office in coordinating volunteer activities, enhancing reporting systems and promoting effective communication between volunteers, staff and stakeholders.
The position also aims to provide professional development opportunities for interns by building their skills in program coordination, monitoring, reporting and community engagement.

Classification: Internship
Duty Station: CorpsAfrica/Gambia Office
Reporting To: Volunteer Liaison Officer

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing and managing detailed operational/activity schedules for Volunteers across communities
• Support the Volunteer Liaison Officer in coordinating and tracking Volunteer activities
• Provide coaching support to Volunteers, particularly in applying Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles and promoting a culture of community-led development
• Maintain accurate records, archives, and documentation of all Volunteer activities
• Support the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Track Volunteer progress and ensure timely submission of reports
• Conduct regular field visits to Volunteer sites to monitor activities and provide on-site support
• Support Volunteers in project implementation and community engagement processes
• Document field activities, lessons learned, and success stories
• Assist in organizing training, workshops and Volunteer-related events
• Support public relations, media engagement, and communication efforts
• Contribute to storytelling and visibility of community-led initiatives
• Assist in compiling training budgets and maintaining accurate financial records
• Support logistical planning for trainings, meetings and field visits
• Work closely with VLs, M&E, and Communications teams
• Liaise with Headquarters staff, alumni and facilitators involved in Volunteer support and monitoring
• Support coordination and collaboration across departments
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Volunteer Liaison Officer or Country Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, Journalism or related fields
• Prior experience as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer is highly desirable 
• Demonstrate interest in community development and youth engagement
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Good reporting and documentation skills
• Understanding of Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approaches
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel frequently to Volunteer sites
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data management tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages is an added advantage

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter that illustrates qualifications relevant to this role and an updated résumé. Only complete applications will be considered. The deadline to apply is 17th April 2026.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work full-time in Gambia and should not require employment sponsorship.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CorpsAfrica encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability or any other legally protected basis.