Call for Interns: Remote Internship Opportunities (Multiple Positions) at TRUST Consultancy & Development, Apply by 31 December 2025
Organization: TRUST Consultancy & Development
Location: Remote
Posted: 16 December 2025
Application Deadline: 31 December 2025
TRUST Consultancy & Development is offering remote internship opportunities across multiple departments. We welcome 10–20 interns each quarter, beginning with a two-week orientation and training, followed by close supervision by one of our experienced staff members.
Departments
- Business Development
- Proposal Writing & Commercial Tenders
- Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) & Research
- Operations
Internship Positions & Areas of Work
Interns may be involved in one or more of the following areas:
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Proposal & Commercial Tender Writing
- Research & Data Collection
- Project Management
- Capacity Development & Training
- Human Resources
- Digital Marketing
- Media & Communications
- Data Analysis
- Report Writing
- Translation
- Safety & Security
- Other relevant areas (we welcome new ideas and innovations)
About TRUST Consultancy & Development
TRUST Consultancy & Development is an independent research and capacity development consultancy based in Turkey, serving clients across the MENA region.
Since its establishment in 2016, TRUST has provided expert services to international and local NGOs, donors, businesses, and development stakeholders across humanitarian and development sectors.
Internship Objective
This internship provides hands-on experience in the humanitarian and development sector. Interns will gain practical exposure in areas such as:
- Proposal writing and business development
- Monitoring, evaluation, and research
- Training and capacity development
- Media, communication, and digital marketing
- Data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Human resources and project management
Based on TRUST’s experience:
- A committed intern can master the basics of their department within 4–6 months
- After 12 months, high-performing interns may manage projects independently
- Candidates with prior experience may progress more rapidly to project management roles
Tasks & Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary by department and will be defined in coordination with your assigned supervisor. Interns will:
- Act as assistants to their supervisors after the two-week orientation
- Gradually take on increased responsibilities based on performance
- Support tasks such as secondary data research, proofreading, data entry, translation, and webinar preparation
- Be assigned to projects aligned with their sectoral and geographical interests (e.g., food security, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Yemen, etc.)
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
- Strong interest in the humanitarian and development sector
- University degree or relevant qualifications (e.g., Development Studies, Education, Logistics, Events Management)
- Fluent in English
- Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish, or Persian (Farsi) is an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Teaching or training design experience is an asset
- Knowledge of the Middle East region is an advantage
- Familiarity with NGOs, donors, and humanitarian actors is an asset
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Comfortable working in a multicultural, international team
Benefits
This is an unpaid remote internship, however TRUST offers substantial professional development opportunities:
- Hands-on project experience from the first weeks
- Free access to TRUST trainings and capacity-building workshops
- Networking opportunities with NGOs, donors, and consultants
- Membership in TRUST’s LinkedIn Alumni Network
- Opportunities to develop communication and presentation skills (webinars, debates, events)
- Potential future employment with TRUST (based on performance and organizational needs)
- Fieldwork opportunities (travel, accommodation, per diem covered when applicable)
- Possibility to combine the internship with an MA thesis, including data collection support and joint supervision
- Training in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, with continuous mentorship
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send:
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Cover Letter (maximum 1 page)
📧 Email: join-trust@trustconsultancy.org
📌 Subject line: Multi_Positions_Internship – [Your Name]
Cover Letter Requirements
Your cover letter should clearly include:
- Educational background
- Relevant experience
- Motivation to join TRUST as an intern/junior officer
- Expectations from the internship
- What you can contribute to TRUST
- Preferred start date and availability (full-time preferred)
- Internship duration
- Department and sector interests (be as specific as possible)
- Country of residence during the remote internship
- Confirmation that you understand this is a remote and unpaid internship
⚠️ Strongly encouraged: Applicants interested in Market Systems Development, Cash & Voucher Assistance, Livelihoods, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) should clearly highlight these areas in their CVs and cover letters, as TRUST will conduct intensive trainings and projects in these fields.
Selection Process
All applicants will be notified of the outcome.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Zoom interview.
