Terms of Reference (TOR):

Civic Participation and Empowerment (CPE) Intern

Position: Social Cohesion Intern

Duration: 6 months

Country Program: Syria

Line Manager: Social Cohesion Officer

Location:  Raqqa

Start Date: 1^st March till end of June 2026 

About People in Need – PIN

People in Need (PIN) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1992 in the Czech Republic. For over 30 years, PIN has delivered relief and development assistance in more than 40 countries worldwide. Since 2012, PIN has been operational in Syria, providing humanitarian and early recovery support to conflict-affected communities in NWS and NES. Under the Whole of Syria (WoS) structure, PIN implements integrated programs across Syria through coordinated field offices. PIN’s programs focus on Emergency Food Assistance, WASH, Education, Civic Participation and Empowerment, and Early Recovery and Livelihoods

General Position Description

This internship opportunity is designed to provide practical work experience for vulnerable individuals, particularly those who had to leave university prematurely or graduates without prior work experience. The program aims to offer a valuable learning experience through hands-on involvement in Civic Participation and Empowerment activities. Interns will work closely with the Civic Participation and Empowerment Officers and follow a tailored capacity building program provided internally by People in Need (PIN).

Through this internship, participants will gain practical skills and knowledge in program implementation while contributing to ongoing activities. Tasks will be assigned based on the project induction to ensure meaningful learning aligned with programmatic goals.