Internship Programme JD/Work Plan Department Intern Supervisor Intern Role Title Internship Duration (3 months / 6 months) Full-time / Part-time Location Start Date Expenses L&D Darrell Foster L&D Intern 3 months To Be Agreed IR Academy August/ September 2015 Interns will receive reimbursement of reasonable out-ofpocket expenses (e.g. Travel & Lunch). Key Responsibility Tasks Islamic Relief Academy is a Strategic Business Unit developed in 2013 to serve the Leadership and Development needs of Islamic Relief (IR) family and the wider charity sector. IR Academy is the learning, research and leadership development hub of Islamic Relief, the largest Muslim charity in the west. IR Academy’s mission is to build and improve capacity and make a significant contribution to the whole aid sector, by offering credible Islamic perspectives on emergency relief and development. We strive to achieve our mission through the following main functions:    Learning and Development Research and Development Internship Programme Islamic Relief Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, highly-motivated, dynamic individual to work with the L&D Manager to provide administrative and logistical support. The role will involve supporting process Learning in the largest Muslim NGO; the successful Intern will be responsible for: L&D Administration role - Checking help desk - Sending monthly highlights - Receiving training application forms - Updating Excel sheet for Training attendance - Sending joining instructions - Working with trainers to provide admin support in photocopying, preparing participants manuals, names tags, signing in sheets, providing evaluation forms, etc - Helping in room layout - Update the L&D files - Arrange hospitality - Summarise evaluations - Take enquiries over telephone - Attend training events as and when advised L&D Officer role - Working with LDO’s on design and development of Training - Assisting in the co-ordination of training - Involved (as appropriate) in L&D needs analysis discussions L&D Management role - Support Head of L&D in management functions as appropriate Personal Specification 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. A graduate with a minimum honours degree in the last 2 years Committed to Islamic Relief faith driven values and core humanitarian principles MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Points, Excellent communication skills - written and spoken Englis Customer service skills Good telephone skills Good email writing and comprehension skills Minimum at Level C in GCSE in English Planning and prioritising skills Time management skills Insight into a consultancy approach to work 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Skills sets developed Introduction to Aid work & Humanitarian Principles An understanding of Islamic Relief’s work culture and values Practical understanding of the function of a learning and development team Improved communication Experience of organizing and managing training events Experience of organizing and administering the process of learning An understudying of the Learning & Development function within a global organization An understating of developing training programmes that respond to delegates needs Approval of Head of Department (sign): ________________________ Date:____________