Job Description
PROGRAMME INTERN – National Office
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful professional experience while contributing to positive changes in the lives of children, young people, and families?
SOS Children's Villages Sri Lanka is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Programme Intern to join our National Office team and gain hands-on experience in programme management, development work, research, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Location – (National Office – Kesbewa)
Preference will be given to candidates residing in or near Kesbewa and surrounding areas.
Internship Period - 6 Months
Who Can Apply?
- Fresh graduates from any academic discipline.
- Individuals with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Passionate about social development, child rights, community development, and humanitarian work.
- Eager to learn and grow in a professional environment.
- Proficient in MS Office applications and basic report writing skills will be an advantage.
- Excellent command of Tamil, with working knowledge of Sinhala and/or English.
What You Will Gain - Work within an International Development Organization
This internship offers a unique opportunity to experience the inner workings of one of the world's leading child-focused development organizations.
Exposure to:
- Programme planning and implementation
- Research and data analysis
- Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
- Child rights and family strengthening programmes
- Stakeholder coordination and partnership development
- Professional development and organizational processes
What We Offer
- Internship allowance of Rs. 15,000/- per month
- Daily lunch provided
- Practical, hands-on learning experience
- Exposure to the international development sector
- Mentorship from experienced development professionals
- Valuable Internship Completion & Recommendation Letter
- An opportunity to strengthen your CV and professional network
How to Apply
Please send your application to [email protected]
Application Deadline: 11th September 2026
SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka is committed to protecting its staff, programme participants and the communities we serve (both children and adults) from harm from child abuse, sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse and all other types of harm. Every individual who joins SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka should understand his/her responsibility in ensuring a safeguarding environment. The highest standards of selection, recruitment and authentication procedures will be applied for all employment opportunities, including thorough cross-checking of references and submitting a current police clearance certificate.
