About InterAction:
InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with 180+ members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.
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About the Position:
InterAction’s Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP) Team is seeking applications for a full-time remote internship position for Fall 2021. **
A stipend of $1000 will be provided to full-time interns completing the internship (pro-rated for part-time) along with class credits (if applicable) and a robust professional development program which includes workshops, trainings, and educational opportunities. We anticipate the internship lasting from September through December with flexible start and end dates.
Primary Responsibilities
The specific work of an intern will be based upon an individual’s learning and professional goals, as tied to the initiatives of InterAction’s Humanitarian Policy & Practice (HPP) Team.
Additional responsibilities may include:
· Providing administrative and logistical support for meetings, including writing summaries of the proceedings, and other activities of the HPP team;
· Completing research and policy analysis, outreach to members, and other projects as needed by humanitarian team’s work streams;
· Participating in various fora, including outside meetings with InterAction members, at think tanks, or the Hill;
· Debriefing to the team at the internship’s conclusion on learning and/or a work task completed;
· Updating Air Table (an online platform for data management), and other internal databases;
· Supporting with analysis of data and provide written analysis of key findings.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the linkage between international policy and programming in the humanitarian field;
- Understand core elements of the global humanitarian architecture, including the roles of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), UN, and NGO community;
- Demonstrate knowledge of technical, thematic, or regional issues related to the work of the HPP team;
- Gain experience working in a professional, collaborative team environment;
- Understanding of the pressing issues within the humanitarian non-profit sector vis-à-vis InterAction's members and access to leading member NGOs;
- Develop communication, writing, and task/time management skills.
Additional Opportunities:
An intern can expect to gain the following experiences beyond daily work duties through:
· Attendance at InterAction working group meetings – access to meetings of members and InterAction staff on a variety of current issues within the humanitarian assistance field;
· On-the-job learning about the humanitarian architecture, advocacy, policy, and operations;
· Access to senior-level staff members at InterAction for informational interviews;
· Informal networking with InterAction staff members and individuals from more than 180 member organizations.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or working towards one) on international relations, international development, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance, or another related field;
· Able to commit to at least 4 days a week of work (32 hours per week), with preference for those who can work full time (40 hours per week);
· Solid writing, editing, and research skills with strong attention to detail and ability to write quickly and effectively;
· Familiarity with basic data analysis and methods;
· Ability to take in a substantial amount of information, potentially on topics the intern is unfamiliar with, and synthesize that information into a digestible format:
· Self-starter and self-motivated;
· Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.), Adobe, additional computer skills in Salesforce, graphic design, or related computer programs a plus
· Commitment to teamwork, good interpersonal skills, can-do positive attitude, and professional etiquette.
· Interest, familiarity, and/or coursework in humanitarian assistance is strongly preferred
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
How to apply:
Please include cover letter with your online application. https://www.interaction.org/careers/
Position will remain open until filled and considered on a rolling basis, but applications received before 8/13/21 are preferred.
Due to the volume of applicants, only those moving forward with next steps in the recruitment process will be notified. No phone calls please!