Internship - Whistleblower Protection - PPLAAF - Paris

PPLAAF

💡 SSE organization
Internship
Localisation Paris, France
Partial remote possible
700 - 700€ gross (Monthly)
No experience required
Posted on 01-22-2026
Start: April 2026
> End: September 2026

➔ Description of the mission

The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) supports whistleblowers whose disclosures speak to the public interest of African citizens and ensure they have a greater impact.

To achieve this, PPLAAF ensures that whistleblowers or potential whistleblowers can safely disclose the wrongdoing they are witnessing and that the information they provide reaches the adequate audience and impact. PPLAAF works with journalists and researchers on collaborative projects based on information provided by whistleblowers and other sources. As part of these efforts, PPLAAF investigates often complex allegations of misconduct through reporting and analysis.

PPLAAF is currently looking for one investigation intern to help implement this mission.

Under the supervision of team members, interns will take part in the following tasks:

Provide operational support related to whistleblowers cases;

Monitor and investigate whistleblowers disclosures;

Draft legal and investigative memos;

Follow-up of ongoing judicial and extra-judicial litigation cases;

Support advocacy activities; research, preparation of conferences, public interventions or memos;

Support in drafting communication material;

Monitor news and legal developments regarding whistleblowers protection across Africa;

Provide support in various projects carried out by the PPLAAF’s team and in PPLAAF's cross-functional activities.

➔ Profile

Master 2 student in law, political science, social sciences, economy/finance or journalism.

Fluency in French and English is mandatory. Knowledge of languages commonly used in Africa is a plus.

Knowledge of whistleblowing and whistleblower protection laws or anti-corruption laws.

Experience working on and/or living in one or several African countries is a strong plus.

Ability to work on a wide variety of tasks.

Excellent writing skills and good interpersonal skills.

Rigor, organisational skills, sense of priorities and responsiveness.

Sense of initiative and responsibility, autonomy in work.

PPLAAF

PLAAF vise à défendre les lanceurs d'alerte, mener du plaidoyer et engager des contentieux stratégiques en leur nom lorsque leurs révélations traitent de l'intérêt général des citoyens Africains.

💡 SSE organization

This structure is based on a principle of solidarity and social utility: its management is democratic and participative, and its profit-making potential is limited. It may be an association, cooperative, foundation, mutual or ESUS company.

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