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Spring Humanitarian Disaster Response Intern or Fellow

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Washington, D.C., USA
Internship

The Humanitarian Disaster Response intern or fellow will work with senior leadership and staff in the Department of Humanitarian Response (DHR) to support effective engagement with internal and external partners and stakeholders. The interns will support strategic engagement with key institutional donors, including USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Bureau of Refugees, Population, and Migration (BPRM) at the US State Department.   The individual will support the Vice President of DHR in his preparation for and engagement with external humanitarian stakeholders.  Additional responsibilities may include support to Humanitarian Surge capacity, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL).

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Roll out of donor strategies to members and country offices
  • Development of donor specific compliance and award documentation
  • Support the VP, DHR in preparation and follow up for Emergency Director’s Group
  • Conduct targeted research related to Save the Children priority responses
  • Support proposal development and reporting for institutional donors
  • Develop spreadsheets/trackers and conduct portfolio analysis
Educational Background: 
Must be an actively enrolled undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate student or have graduated within 6 months of start date. Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team  
Skills/Experience: 
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong interest in humanitarian issues and architecture
  • Strong data visualization skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong collaboration skills, and ability to synthesize ideas and contribute to problem-solving
  • Currently eligible to work in the U.S. 
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • 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 

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
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: 
Oct 9 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 9 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit