Horn of Africa Institute for Peace and Security (HOAIPS) Volunteer Internships 2025-2026

If you’re passionate about peace and security in the Horn of Africa, applications are now open for the HOAIPS Volunteer Internship Programme – 2025! This opportunity invites emerging leaders and early-career professionals to engage remotely in meaningful work contributing to peacebuilding, conflict transformation, digital innovation, and regional collaboration. The six-month, part-time internship kicks off on 1 September 2025 and runs through February 2026, with applications due by 31 August 2025 .

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🚀 Internship Overview

• Location: Remote (work from anywhere)

• Organised By: Horn of Africa Institute for Peace and Security (HOAIPS)

• Level: Open to emerging leaders, early-career professionals, and current HOAIPS volunteers

• Target Group: Individuals passionate about regional peace, security, policy research, ICT, AI, and community engagement

• Fields of Focus: Peacebuilding, conflict transformation, digital platforms, data analysis, communications

• Value & Coverage: Unpaid positions—but the internship provides:

  • Mentorship and training

  • Certificate of completion

  • Networking opportunities across regional peacebuilding community

  • Coverage for communication-related expenses incurred in internship tasks

• Duration: 6-months, starting 1 September 2025

• Deadline: 31 August 2025 (applications after this date won’t be accepted)

• Start Date: 1 September 2025

• Eligibility: Open to both existing HOAIPS volunteers and new applicants across the globe

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🖥️ Roles and Responsibilities

HOAIPS is currently recruiting for eight remote positions across five programme areas:

1. PeaceTalks+ Coordination Intern (2 positions)

   • Organize weekly webinars (scheduling, coordination, logistics)

   • Prepare briefs, promotional materials, post-session documentation

   • Ideal candidates: strong in communication, organization, familiar with webinar tools

2. Peace Briefs Coordination Intern (2 positions)

   • Assist in creating concise, well-researched briefs

   • Collaborate with researchers/editors, ensure data accuracy, archival

   • Ideal: keen writing, research skills, attention to detail

3. Peace AI Intelligence Data Analysis & Research Intern (1 position)

   • Integrate and clean data, conduct trend analysis, support cloud services

   • Prepare weekly incident reports and QA tasks

   • Ideal: background in data science/statistics, analytical mindset, interest in peace

4. ICT & AI Development Intern (1 position)

   • Support development and maintenance of digital platforms (e.g., Peace AI, HOAIPS website, HornConnect)

   • Assist with AI deployment, digital security, user accessibility, documentation

   • Ideal: computer science or web development background, AI/ML experience beneficial

5. HPSN Community Engagement & Communications Intern (2 positions)

   • Drive engagement in the Horn Peace & Security Network (HPSN)

   • Manage discussions, social media, newsletters, event promotion, updates

   • Ideal: strong digital media skills, community engagement experience, passion for peacebuilding

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🎁 Benefits for Interns

Though these are volunteer roles, interns gain valuable experience and support:

• Hands-on engagement with regional peacebuilding initiatives

• Access to HOAIPS resources, training, and mentorship

• Professional networking across the Horn of Africa peace and security sector

• Certificate of completion to strengthen career portfolios

• Communication-related expenses covered to facilitate engagement

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✅ General Eligibility

• Experience or interest in community management or communications

• Strong interpersonal and digital skills

• Passion for regional peacebuilding and cooperation

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📝 Application Procedure

1. Select the internship role that best aligns with your interests and expertise

2. Prepare a CV and concise motivation statement

3. Submit both via email to recruitment@hoaips.org by 31 August 2025 

4. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly; internship is on a volunteer basis

Why Apply?

This internship is a unique opportunity to build practical experience and contribute positively to peace and security in the Horn of Africa—without relocating. It's particularly suited for:

• Individuals aiming to gain regional sector exposure

• Emerging professionals in peace, security, ICT, data, or communications

• Volunteers seeking structured mentorship and impactful collaboration

• Those passionate about innovation in digital peace tools

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