Multiple Internship positions

Job description

Grassroot Soccer Zambia (GRS) is an adolescent health organization that leverages the power of soccer to equip young people with the life-saving information, services, and mentorship they need to live healthier lives. Founded in 2005, GRS works across five provinces (Lusaka, Eastern, Muchinga, Northern and Copperbelt), and brings deep experience in youth-led sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programmes, HIV, gender based violence and mental health.

Grassroot Soccer Zambia is seeking to fill the following Intern positions, which will work closely with various team members to support our programs and initiatives:

1.   Finance Intern x1 – Lusaka

The intern will assist the finance team with various administrative and financial tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

●     Provide administrative support to the Finance team.

●     Handle petty cash transactions.

●     Prepare payment vouchers.

●     Follow up on invoices and receipts for all payments raised.

●     Ensure that finance documents are well organized and properly filed for easy retrieval.

●     Support the finance team in preparing documentation for the annual audit.

●     Collaborate with the administrative intern on other operational activities under the human resource and operations units.

●     Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

●     Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

●     Strong time management skills.

●     Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.

●     Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

●     Moderate to strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

2.   Monitoring and Evaluation Intern x 2 (Ndola & Kitwe)

The Monitoring and Evaluation Interns will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of our programs.  

Responsibilities:

●     Ensuring the implementation of field activities aligns with the monitoring and evaluation system.

●     Ensuring the quality of data collected by coaches and external data collectors.

●     Assisting programs in capacity building for partners on Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PM&E).

●     Conducting regular site visits to monitor activities and gather feedback from participants.

●     Assisting in conducting program data reviews and assessments.

●     Developing and sharing field visit reports with relevant staff.

●     Sharing learnings from the M&E process with the wider team.

●     Demonstrating eagerness to undertake any additional tasks assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications:

●     Minimum Diploma to Degree in Social Sciences or related fields.

●     Keen to learn, with the ability to work with drive and enthusiasm in a team-oriented environment.

●     Proficiency in computer applications, including Database Management, Statistical packages, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

●     Good facilitation skills.

●     Ability to identify essential information effectively.

3.   Communications Intern x 1 (Lusaka)

The intern will assist in managing social media, media relations, content creation, and program support activities aimed at promoting Grassroot Soccer Zambia’s impact and engaging our audiences.

Responsibilities:

Social Media

●     Draft and organize engaging content to promote Grassroot Soccer Zambia’s work, including videos and media coverage on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

●     Manage social media interactions by responding to followers’ questions.

●     Contribute to social media analytics reporting, both quantitative and qualitative.

●     Create and coordinate content for social media campaigns and observances.

●     Monitor and research influencers, trending topics, and social media tools.

●     Source content from GRSZ staff, SKILLZ Coaches, and SKILLZ Participants.

●     Support social media planning, research, reporting, and coordination as assigned by supervisors.

Writing and Editing

●     Write and edit photo captions, blogs, project descriptions (with guidance from the Programmes Lead), interviews, and copyediting tasks.

Photo, Video, and Graphics

●     Take, edit, and format photos, videos, and audio for social media and web.

●     Create infographics, GIFs, animations, and graphics to enhance content.

Media Relations

●     Assist in compiling and updating media contact lists.

●     Prepare media reports on assigned subjects.

●     Identify and research opportunities to share success stories from SKILLZ Participants and Coaches.

●     Support media interview scheduling and coordination.

●     Assist with scheduling and coordinating photo/video shoots with staff, coaches, participants, and the community.

Programmes Support:

●     Collaborate with the programmes team to create and manage PowerPoint presentations.

●     Accompany program staff in the field to collect content and support program activities.

●     Assist in preparing for meetings and presentations.

●     Provide general programmatic and Monitoring & Evaluation support as assigned.

Qualifications:

·     Minimum Diploma in Communications or related field.

●     Excellent command of English (speaking, reading, and writing).

●     Strong interest in adolescent health and development.

●     Knowledge of communication software packages.

●     Proven social media skills and experience.

●     Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and a strong team player.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending an application letter and CV ONLY to grszinfo@grassrootsoccer.orgbefore Wednesday 21st January 2026 and clearly stating the position of interest in the Subject line