As of April 3, 2026, a fresh wave of exciting career opportunities is open across the development, humanitarian, private, and public sectors. From impactful consultancies and competitive internships to full-time roles for emerging and experienced professionals, these openings offer a chance to grow your career, expand your influence, and contribute meaningfully to important work around the world. In this curated list, we highlight 20 hot job, consultancy, and internship opportunities currently accepting applications, helping you stay ahead and apply strategically before deadlines close.
1. African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AUYVC) 2026
African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AUYVC) 2026. The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU YVC), established in 2010, is a flagship continental Youth Leadership program that recruits, trains and deploys young African professionals from all 55 AU Member States to serve as professional volunteers for a period of 12 months.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Apr. 10
2. UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme 2026
Across the world, refugee, asylum-seeking, internally displaced, and migrant youth carry talent, ambition, and drive but are systematically shut out of internships and entry-level roles.
Through a 12-month paid UN Volunteer assignment, the UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme places talented and passionate young people aged 20–32 inside UNICEF, where their skills are needed, their voices matter, and their potential can no longer be ignored.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Apr. 10
3. African Development Bank (AfDB) Internship Programme 2026
Applications are open for the African Development Bank (AfDB) Internship Programme 2026. Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).
Click here to apply | Deadline : Apr. 8
4. African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Internship Program 2026
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development. APHRC seeks to drive change by developing strong African research leadership and promoting evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan Africa.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Apr. 13
5. Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) Legislative Internship 2026
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) Legislative Internship 2026. Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week full-time internship program with support from the European Union (EU) for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practice and process at the National Assembly.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 10
6. Senior Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
The Senior Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) will lead priority MEL initiatives and support the development of strategic monitoring and evaluation structures and systems, governance and partnership activity for Respect Victoria, to enable a world-leading evidence base for effective primary prevention of family violence and violence against women. Gender, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Safeguarding Manager.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Apr. 5
7. GIRL GUIDES VICTORIA
The State Commissioner should be passionate about ensuring the future of Girl Guiding in Victoria and while ensuring that the traditions of Guiding are maintained, works towards modernizing the program so that it is compatible with the needs of today’s, and tomorrow’s, girls, young women and volunteers.
Click here to apply | Deadline : April. 7
8. Open Call: Facilitator for Capacity-Building on Gender Equality & Women’s Participation
Women’s participation is essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to strengthening inclusive, equitable societies. Yet progress remains uneven due to persistent barriers to women’s leadership, limited access to resources, and gaps in legal and institutional protections. These challenges are further compounded by inadequate gender-disaggregated data, weak monitoring mechanisms, and insufficient gender-responsive budgeting.
Click here to apply | Deadline : April. 6
9. Manager, Treasury and Strategic Finance
Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package®, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls. Equipped with the proper resources women and girls have the power to lift whole families and entire communities out of poverty. In 2023, CARE worked in 109 countries, reaching 167 million people through more than 1,600 projects.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Apr. 4
10. Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Safeguarding Manager
The Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Unit is a strategic unit and organizational change lever responsible for developing a GEDI vision and strategy for the IRC, and empowering IRC departments to deliver on the GEDI Strategy and Action Plan. IRC has committed to improving program quality by understanding and taking action on the root causes of different forms of systemic inequalities and transforming how we partner, program, learn, and share insights.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Apr. 5
11. Policy & Positioning Lead
As Plan International continues to drive forward its important work for children’s rights and equality for girls, the Policy & Positioning Lead will be instrumental in ensuring our messaging is bold, inspiring, and aligned with our vision for change. This is an exciting moment to join Plan International. With a shift in our global operating model, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape and play a key role in supporting the positioning of the organisation and our leadership at a critical time.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Apr. .9
12. UN Women: Deputy Director, Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Click here to apply | Deadline : Apr.10
13. Tanzania Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion (GYSI) Lead (Fixed-Term)
The Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion (GYSI) Lead will be responsible for incorporating gender-responsive, youth-inclusive and socially inclusive approaches to the One Acre Fund Tanzania (OAFTz) program, ensuring that they address the needs and challenges of women, youth and marginalized groups. This person will ensure that the social dimensions in access, awareness and equity are effectively addressed across all activity components and at all levels throughout implementation.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 19
14. Communications Volunteers (Pro Bono Opportunity)
ISHR is an independent, non-profit organisation with offices in Geneva and New York. Volunteers will enjoy a unique opportunity to view the United Nations human rights system at work and to contribute to our mission: supporting human rights defenders, strengthening human rights systems, building and leading human rights coalitions, and responding to significant and systemic human rights concerns.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 19
15. GEDSI Responsive Government Senior Manager
The SKALA Program is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA will contribute to this objective by strengthening selected elements of Indonesia’s large and complex decentralised government system responsible for the delivery of basic services (Layanan Dasar).
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 19
16. Ph.D. position in Finance and Behavioral Economics
This PhD position offered by IÉSEG School of Management is a fully funded doctoral opportunity in Finance and Behavioral Economics, starting in September 2026 on the Lille campus. The position is part of the GENRECO research project, which investigates the intersection of gender, psychology, and academic careers in economics. The main objective of the project is to better understand the factors shaping career trajectories, professional choices, and persistent gender inequalities within academia.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 3
17. Consultancy Services to Facilitate Recruitment Of Three Staff Positions Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB)
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) is a regional institution established under the COMESA Treaty Articles 154 and 155, which mandate the promotion of women in business and the strengthening of their participation in programmes that promote regional integration, economic development, and gender equality across its 21 COMESA member states. COMFWB serves also as the continental voice of women entrepreneurs, advancing their visibility, competitiveness, and leadership across the region by providing a platform for women entrepreneurs to participate in trade and regional markets.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 3
18. MEMBERSHIP MANAGER (EDUXO)
The Membership Manager is responsible for overseeing the full member journey, from onboarding to engagement. Working closely with the Membership Lead, Community Manager, HR team, and President, the role supports the development of an active and inclusive community aligned with EDUXO’s feminist and youth-led mission.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 3
19. Consultancy: Mapping Efforts of Traditional, Religious and Community (TRC) Leaders on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention in Anambra, Osun and Rivers States
The Consultant will be expected to conduct their own desk review, formal and/or informal interviews with key TRCs and female cultural influencers/custodians of culture. Should the consultant choose not to work alone, She/He is expected to be responsible for their team sourcing, payment and the direct and indirect actions of their team members.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 4
20. Swedish Institute Traineeship Program 2026
Are you ready to apply the knowledge and experience you gained in Sweden to challenges at home? The Swedish Institute is launching exclusive traineeships at Swedish companies in selected countries – an opportunity to grow professionally, expand your global network, and strengthen your future career.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 4
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