Summer Global Gender Policy & Aid Effectiveness Intern

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Save the Children US
Washington, DC, United States
Full-time

The Public Policy & Advocacy (PPA) department is looking for an accomplished student to serve as a Global Gender Policy and 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 the SDGs, global gender policy, aid effectiveness, fair financing, and data.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Track and analyze policy issues related to the 2030 Agenda, global gender policy, financing for development, and foreign aid reform
  • 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.
Educational Background: 
Must be enrolled in a relevant undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate academic program
Skills/Experience: 
  • We are looking for someone who has demonstrated an interest in international development, gender policy, 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.
  • Please attach resume and cover letter to your application
How to Apply: 

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SAV1002STCF/JobBoard/7d92e82b-af74-464d-8...

Job Function: 
Advocacy / Lobbying

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Website: 
savethechildren.org
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
International
Disaster Relief / Public Safety
Youth / Children
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 3 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit