# National Commission on Violence Against Women Internship Program: November – December 2026 Recruitment
Established under Presidential Decree No. 181 of 1998 and later updated by Presidential Decree No. 8 of 2024, the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) serves as the primary national institution dedicated to fostering an environment conducive to eliminating violence against women and upholding women's human rights. As part of our ongoing mission to integrate public participation into our institutional framework, we are officially opening applications for our prestigious internship program spanning November to December 2026.
## About the Internship Program
The Komnas Perempuan internship initiative welcomes passionate individuals eager to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to the movement against gender-based violence, the advancement of women's human rights, and the strengthening of women's advocacy networks. This program acts as a dynamic capacity-building space where interns engage directly with institutional programs, analytical frameworks, advocacy campaigns, and core mandates of Komnas Perempuan.
We warmly encourage applicants from diverse educational backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets who share our deep commitment to humanity, equality, anti-violence, and anti-discrimination principles.
## Who We Are
As Indonesia's premier independent national human rights institution focusing on women, Komnas Perempuan works collaboratively with individuals and groups from varied professional, academic, and experiential backgrounds. We cultivate an inclusive workplace environment that champions continuous learning, openness to innovative ideas, and individual empowerment.
Through this internship, participants gain immersive exposure to our daily operations, refining their professional skills while offering valuable contributions to specific organizational units.
## What We Offer
Selected interns will enjoy a rich array of professional and personal development opportunities, including:
* Inclusive Learning Environment: Immerse yourself in a workspace that strictly upholds human dignity, diversity, anti-violence, and non-discrimination.
* Hands-On Experience: Gain practical insights by directly supporting institutional operations and advocacy initiatives.
* Skill Enhancement: Develop core competencies in program management, data analysis, information curation, and strategic communication.
* Networking with Experts: Learn directly from prominent Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) and seasoned professionals in the gender justice sector.
* Perspective and Collaboration: Cultivate critical thinking and collaborative skills through structured mentorship and guidance.
* Daily Stipend: Eligible interns who meet administrative and attendance requirements will receive a daily student internship allowance of IDR 57,000, in accordance with the Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 32 of 2025 concerning Standard Input Costs for Fiscal Year 2026.
## General Requirements and Terms
To qualify for the internship program and the associated student allowance, applicants must fulfill the following mandatory criteria:
1. Academic Status: Must be active undergraduate students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (S1) or Diploma Four (D4) degree program.
2. Institutional Letter: Must provide an official internship request letter issued by their home university.
3. Program Duration: The internship runs for a maximum duration of two (2) months (November–December 2026).
4. On-Site Attendance: Interns are required to complete their placement in an offline, on-site format at the Komnas Perempuan office following scheduled working hours.
5. No Duplicate Funding: Applicants must ensure they are not simultaneously receiving duplicate internship funding or allowances from their university for the exact same operational period.
6. Geotagging Attendance System: Daily attendance must be logged using the official geotagging-enabled digital attendance platform designated by Komnas Perempuan.
## Available Internship Divisions and Placements
1. Resource Center Division
* Openings: 3 Interns
* Type: Full-Time
* Period: November – December 2026
* Preferred Major: Knowledge Management / Information Studies
Qualifications Required:
* Ability to align tasks with Komnas Perempuan's core cultural values.
* Proficiency in computer operations, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and database applications.
* High willingness to learn, adaptability, and strong interpersonal communication.
* Specific focus on document processing, knowledge dissemination support, and digital archive curation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Input archive data systematically into inventory lists and digital management systems.
* Identify data discrepancies, incomplete records, or duplications and report them to supervisors.
* Assist in classifying, digitizing, scanning, and organizing digital knowledge assets.
* Support the preparation of knowledge dissemination events and participant tracking.
2. Recovery System Development Division
* Openings: 2 Interns
* Type: Full-Time
* Period: November – December 2026
* Preferred Major: Social Sciences
Qualifications Required:
* Proficiency in taking detailed verbatim notes during meetings and discussions.
* Ability to build, update, and manage stakeholder databases.
* Competence in gathering information on grassroots collective recovery practices supporting WHRDs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as meeting scribes, recording verbatim minutes for division forums.
* Update partner directories and contact lists via telephone and digital channels.
* Conduct internet-based research on community-driven support systems for Women Human Rights Defenders.
3. International Advocacy Division
* Openings: 1 Intern
* Type: Full-Time
* Period: November – December 2026
* Preferred Major: Communications, International Relations, or Political Science (Semesters 4–6)
Qualifications Required:
* Meticulous administrative skills and document management capabilities.
* Ability to conduct basic desk research, review human rights policy instruments, and draft concise summaries.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Indonesian and English.
* Basic web management skills and graphic design aptitude.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical and administrative support for international advocacy events, managing participant coordination and documentation.
* Manage and update the English-language website by uploading news, publications, and relevant documents.
* Draft social media captions, digital communication materials, and official correspondence with international partners.
4. Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Internal Oversight (PMEP & PI) Bureau
* Openings: 4 Interns
* Type: Full-Time
* Period: November – December 2026
* Preferred Major: Law, Management, Economics, Social-Political Sciences, or Public Administration
Key Qualifications:
* Strong organizational skills for systematic document archiving and record-keeping.
* Basic proficiency in data handling using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Key Responsibilities:
* Planning & Budgeting: Assist in preparing planning documents, Terms of Reference (TOR), budget estimates (RAB), and activity matrices for 2027–2028.
* Monitoring & Evaluation: Collect and compile program achievement data to support the drafting of the Annual Report.
* Internal Oversight: Inventory and organize supporting documents for the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) compliance audits.
5. Community Participation Division
* Openings: 2 Interns
* Type: Full-Time
* Period: November – December 2026
* Preferred Major: Communications or Visual Communication Design
Qualifications Required:
* Solid foundational knowledge of women's issues and human rights.
* Strong networking skills and experience in campus journalism or writing.
* Basic graphic design, video editing, and social media moderation capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage media analysis databases and moderate official social media channels.
* Draft official press releases, news articles, and digital content (graphics and short videos).
* Assist in strengthening collaborative networks with institutional partners.
6. Monitoring Division
* Openings: 1 Intern
* Type: Full-Time
* Period: November – December 2026
* Preferred Major: Social Sciences or Law
Qualifications Required:
* Comprehensive grasp of gender issues and human rights policies.
* Proficiency in writing analytical reports and basic graphic design.
* Ability to interpret regulatory articles and policy frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in analyzing preliminary trends in case recommendation monitoring.
* Design and edit monitoring reports and policy matrices.
* Manage outgoing correspondence and draft minutes for internal coordination meetings within the Referral Complaint Unit (UPR).
7. Women Workers Working Group
* Openings: 2 Interns
* Type: Full-Time
* Period: November – December 2026
* Preferred Major: Social-Political Sciences, Law, or International Relations
Qualifications Required:
* Foundational knowledge of labor rights and women's human rights.
* Basic writing, research, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft transcripts and meeting minutes for working group activities.
* Manage partner databases and perform introductory quality control on documents.
* Conduct preliminary literature searches and support event logistics.
8. Education Division
* Openings: 1 Intern
* Type: Full-Time
* Period: November – December 2026
* Preferred Major: Social-Political Sciences, Law, or International Relations
Qualifications Required:
* Enthusiasm for literature reviews and data compilation.
* Strong foundational awareness of educational systems and pedagogy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Compile data regarding universities offering special education majors and special-needs teachers across Indonesia.
* Map out various disabilities and their corresponding systemic challenges.
* Support overarching research and operational tasks within the Education Division.
## How to Apply
Ready to make an impact? Submit your complete online application through the official registration portal at https://bit.ly/RekrutMagangKP no later than Friday, October 9, 2026, at 17:00 Western Indonesian Time (WIB).
Ensure that you complete the internship application form and attach all required documentation, clearly outlining your educational background, professional interests, motivations, and relevant skills. Only shortlisted candidates meeting all stated qualifications will be contacted for subsequent selection stages.