The Public Policy & Advocacy (PPA) department is looking for an accomplished student to serve as a Global Aid Effectiveness intern. This individual will support the governance, fair financing, and accountability work of the Public Policy and Advocacy Department in Washington, D.C. by tracking, analyzing, and contributing to advocacy activities related to global policy, aid effectiveness, fair financing, data, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
As an intern or skilled volunteer, you will have the opportunity to network with other Save the Children interns, volunteers and employees and participate in learning sessions about various topics spanning the breadth of Save the Children's work. Through this experience, you will gain a greater understanding about how the international development community intersects with the private sector. You will also gain transferable skills that are applicable to a variety of roles, particularly in the non-profit industry, marketing, sales, and client services.
- Track and analyze policy issues related to the 2030 Agenda, global policy, financing for development, foreign aid reform, and the 2030 Agenda
- Draft, review, and edit communications materials (invitations, thank you letters, meeting notes, website content, PowerPoint presentations, fact sheets, etc.)
- Coordinate with partners on event planning and travel logistics
- Review and edit technical research papers and terms of reference (TORs)
- Monitor and contribute to social media through blogs, Facebook, and Twitter
- Attend agency meetings covering Save the Children’s programs and external coalition meetings and events
- Provide administrative support as needed to the Public Policy & Advocacy department (scanning, mailing, copying, etc.)
- As needed, provide support on fundraising projects and proposals for the department
- We are looking for someone who has demonstrated an interest in international development, foreign aid reform, advocacy campaigns and/or international organizations
- Strong writing, copy-editing, and communication skills, including in word processing and spreadsheet programs
- Able to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with a diverse range of partners
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a fast-paced environment; must be a quick learner, able to multi-task and switch gears easily
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- To be classified as an intern: an individual must be enrolled in a relevant undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate academic program and able to receive some level of credit from his/her college or institution. (Minimum requirement is a letter of support and documentation is required only after an internship is offered.)
- Any individual who is not a student or able to receive credit may apply for an internship, but will be classified as a skilled volunteer, not as an intern.
- Structured learning and development program
- Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
- Highly collaborative and innovative teams
- Networking program with managers across the organization
- Flexible schedule
- A family friendly work environment
- The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world