Are you passionate about social justice, gender equality, and evidence-based policy research? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in research, including monitoring and analysing social protection reforms? The Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) is seeking motivated students for research internships starting in August 2026. This voluntary internship will provide valuable research skills and opportunities to contribute to meaningful policy changes.

Background

This internship is part of an Action supported by the European Union (EU) aimed at strengthening the quality and gender-responsiveness of ongoing social protection reforms in Kosovo. Through legal and policy analysis, field monitoring, and community engagement, the research will generate evidence-based recommendations to improve social services, social assistance, and labour rights for diverse women and men. This Action seeks to contribute to the overall objective of strengthening the resilience, role, and capacities of civil society in advancing inclusive, participatory democracy and gender-responsive social progress, in line with Kosovo’s EU integration and approximation agenda. To achieve this long-term objective, the Action specifically aims to further enhance KWN and its diverse members’ participation, activism, and influence in reforming, implementing, and monitoring social protection and inclusion policies, thereby improving access to and quality of services for diverse women and men.

Internship Responsibilities and Opportunities

Interns will:

• Support monitoring of legal and policy reforms related to social protection.
• Develop skills for analysing laws and policies from a gender perspective.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including engaging in interviews and focus groups.
• Learn more about gender-responsive budgeting and how to apply it to social services.
• Assist in drafting policy briefs and reports with actionable recommendations.
• Learn from experienced researchers and policy experts.
• Receive a modest per diem to cover costs associated with interning (e.g., transportation, food).
• Have flexible working hours and locations, ensuring continued attendance of university lectures and exams.
• Be able to use this formal internship towards course requirements for internships and practical experience.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in or recently graduated from a university program related to political science, gender studies, social sciences, economics, or a related field.
• Have a strong interest in gender equality and social protection.
• Possess basic research knowledge and skills in qualitative and/or quantitative methods.
• Previous interviewing experience is encouraged but not required.
• Have proficiency in Albanian, Serbian, and/or English. Knowledge of multiple languages is an asset but not required.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to jobs@womensnetwork.org with the subject line: “Research Internship Application” by August 6, 2026.

• A CV outlining their academic background and relevant experience.
• A one-page motivation letter explaining their interest in KWN, the internship, and how it aligns with their career goals.

The Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) has a zero-tolerance policy regarding Sexual Violence, Abuse, Harassment, and Exploitation. All candidates are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professional ethics, and conduct in line with KWN’s values.

In the spirit of equality, inclusion, and diversity, KWN encourages applications from persons of all genders, ethnicities, ages, and abilities.

The Mission of the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) is to support, protect, and promote the rights and interests of women and girls throughout Kosovo, regardless of their political affiliation, religion, ethnicity, age, level of education, sexual orientation, or ability. KWN fulfills this mission through the exchange of experiences and information, partnerships and networking, research, advocacy, and service provision.