Job Description
Social & Behavioural Change Programme Intern
Location: Based in Amman or Nairobi
Reporting Manager: Senior SBC Programme Manager
Start date: March 2026
Duration: 1 year
Type: Internship
Remuneration: 1,000 USD per month stipend to cover the living expenses of the intern
will be paid to the successful candidate
Application Deadline: 20 Jan 2026
Other special
considerations
Must be fluent in English and Arabic PLUS either French or Spanish
In this role, you will support programmes across MAGENTA’s SBC portfolio, helping our teams
achieve their impact goals. You will be introduced to the foundations of social and behavioural
change theory and practice as well as project management processes.
MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) agency that specialises in
understanding human decision-making processes in order to design solutions for relevant and
impactful solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. We implement
programmes across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America and The Caribbean using the
latest in behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign
design and implementation.
We help social-impact focused organisations across the world, including UN agencies, INGOs,
governments and the private sector. Whether we are aiming to shift parenting practices to improve
children’s outcomes or to understand how social norms underpin corruption, we always go the
extra mile to ensure we can create positive impact for some of the most underserved populations
in the world. Our culture is driven by curiosity, transparency, authenticity and innovation. We are
people driven by a keen desire to deliver social impact and who thrive in fast-paced environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Intern will report to the Senior Programme Manager. Typical tasks include:
• Contribute to marketing, fundraising and proposal development efforts under the guidance of
Programme Managers or Regional Director
• Monitoring of tenders and funding opportunities
• Support programme implementation via tasks such as proof reading, literature reviews,
analysis, monitoring and reporting, cost tracking, admin, liaison with suppliers.
• Updating MAGENTA databases – past performance records, contact lists, partners’
testimonials
• Supporting on general administrative and logistics requirements across the team
REQUIREMENTS
• Recently graduated (or about to graduate) from top tier university;
1• Keen interest in the international development;
• Ability to work effectively, respectfully and successfully with governments, clients, partners
and other stakeholders in complex settings;
• Knowledge of and experience living in MAGENTA’s regions strongly desired;
• Must be fluent in English and Arabic PLUS either French or Spanish
• Technological and software fluency, include Office 365.
COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrated adherence to MAGENTA’s core values:
o Curiosity: Challenge the obvious, reflect and then act.
o Transparency: Hold yourself and those around you accountable
o Authenticity: Walk the talk
o Innovation: Think bold, think big, think broad
• Willingness to live, work and travel in developing/post-crisis settings;
• Good sense of humour, personable and demonstrated ability to build networks;
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to get hands dirty;
GROWTH & OPPORTUNITIES
You will be introduced to the foundations of social and behavioural change theory and practice
as well as project management processes. Potential opportunities at an Officer level in the
organization available upon completion of internship, subject to needs at the time.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Willingness to live, work and travel in developing/post-crisis settings;
• MAGENTA has a flexible working policy which promotes periods of remote working in the year
MAGENTA is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. If you have
a disability and require adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know—we’ll do our
best to support you.
How to apply
INSTRUCTIONS
Apply before 20 Jan 2026. Applicants should submit a two-page CV and letter of motivation
here. The letter of motivation should describe why you want to join the MAGENTA team, with a
specific example of how your experience and skills can enhance MAGENTA’s work.