Position: Programs Intern
Location: Montreal, QC
Language: French, English (an asset)
Supervisor: Senior Manager, Project Quality and Impact
Position Type: Full-time, May-August 2026
Job requirement: Must be eligible to work in Canada
Salary: $18.50/hour
Closing Date: May 15, 2026
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Program Intern will support Crossroads International’s efforts to engage Canadians in advancing women’s rights and gender equality in Sub-Saharan Africa. The incumbent will support our senior project manager (IMAJE). The intern will support the implementation and monitoring of the IMAJE project, which aims to promote the socio-economic empowerment of young people and women in Senegal in the green economy sectors. More specifically, this support may be multifaceted, such as monitoring the implementation of activities in the field, assisting with the updating or development of planning and monitoring tools, participating in the review and drafting of activity reports, or assisting with the preparation of team meetings. This person is a team player, eager to learn, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
Depending on their skills, this person will participate in program-related tasks, including research on key project thematics (such as the green economy, socioeconomic empowerment, agroecology, etc.), consultations with partner organizations, information analysis, activity report writing, as well as other tasks related to communication, best practices lessons learned compilation, and administrative and logistical support, as needed.
The Program Intern position is full-time and requires a minimum of 35 hours per week for 8 weeks from May to August 2026, with the possibility of continued employment based on organizational needs.
The role is primarily remote, with the possibility of working in person at the Montreal office when possible.
Main Responsibilities
Support for Project Management and Monitoring
- Contribute to monitoring the implementation of activities in the field in support of the program team.
- Update planning and monitoring tools (work plans, dashboards, timelines).
- Participate in the drafting of monthly or quarterly activity reports.
- Support the preparation of team meetings, training sessions, and note-taking (minutes, follow-up on decisions).
- Support documentary research and thematic monitoring on project issues.
Support for Communication and Knowledge Translation
- Contribute to documenting best practices, lessons learned, and case studies.
- Contribute to writing communication content (articles, project sheets, testimonials).
- Support the preparation of presentations, visual tools, and dissemination materials.
- Participate in promoting the results and initiatives of local partners.
- Support the collection of photos, quotes, and stories from beneficiaries.
Administrative and Logistical Support (as needed)
- Assist with the logistical organization of missions, meetings, and workshops.
- Maintain electronic and physical archives (documents, reports, correspondence).
- Support the administrative follow-up of contracts or partnership agreements.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a university program or equivalent in a related field (business, sociology, gender studies, human rights, international relations, etc.).
- Have the right to work in Canada
- Interest in international development and issues related to gender equality and youth women’s empowerment and, environmental issues.
- Excellent English or French language skills required, bilingualism is a strong asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (i.e. SharePoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent research, writing and organizational skills;
- Ability to work with different stakeholders, including at a distance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently
- High level of autonomy and initiative
- Ability to work remotely for most of the week in a fast-paced environment, with the possibility of coming into the office if desired.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS
- Share Crossroads’ values and ethical standards, particularly:
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse populations and stakeholders and contribute to an inclusive organizational culture.
- Commitment to promoting gender equality and advancing the rights of women and girls in unique organizational roles and through organizational initiatives.
the organization
Crossroads International, a leader in international cooperation, has been fighting inequality for more than 60 years. We do this by bringing people together for a common cause, to create lasting solutions to overcome poverty and advance women’s rights. Crossroads works in some of the world’s poorest nations in sub-Saharan Africa. We work with local partner organizations to create decent jobs and to empower women to become leaders and live free from violence. Every year, we engage hundreds of experienced volunteers and staff North and South who apply their expertise locally to address global issues. We invest in local partners who are best positioned to meet the needs of their communities. With local partners, we develop co-operatives and collective enterprises that generate income and advance the autonomy of youth, women and the rural poor. We pilot innovative approaches to reducing violence against women and girls and advancing women’s rights. Together we are leveraging knowledge, expertise and dollars to create a more just and equitable world. Crossroads is a registered charity, supported by Global Affairs Canada, other government and non-government funders, and many individual donors around the world.
Crossroads is committed to the fundamentals and values of access and equity. Crossroads continuously works to promote an equitable culture of inclusivity and transparency. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee at Crossroads involves staff from various teams and regions within the organization, and committee members hold fresh perspectives essential for fostering meaningful dialogue and driving impactful change.
Crossroads is also committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct and advancing anti-racism. To that end, the organization is a signatory to Cooperation Canada’s Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct and the Anti-Racism Framework for Canada’s International cooperation sector.
OUR VISION
ONE WORLD where poverty is eliminated, equality prevails, and the rights of women and girls are fulfilled.
APPLICATION
If you are interested in joining a dynamic international development organization, please submit your resume and cover letter in one document (Word or PDF) before 5:00PM EST on May 15, 2026, by e-mail to rh_hr@cintl.org. Applications must include “Programs Intern (IMAJE) – Your name” in the subject line of the email. We will not consider applications received after the deadline. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us about your story, and we will be happy to consider you.
Crossroads is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and respectful culture for all. We do not tolerate discrimination, sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse of any form. We acknowledge that these behaviours are often rooted in the abuse of power, which is contrary to Crossroads’ vision of ONE WORLD where equality prevails.
Crossroads is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are strongly committed to diversity in the workforce and uphold our duty by inviting and encouraging applications from women, and others from all backgrounds and identities. We provide access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. If you would like to request a PDF version of this job description or reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture Team at rh_hr@cintl.org.
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