Emergency Health & Nutrition Summer Intern

Location:	US - DC - Home Office
Division:	International Programs
Description
Save the Children   Summary The Emergency Health & Nutrition team of Save the Children in Washington, DC seeks a graduate-level student for a part or full-time (25-35 hours/week) summer internship.  The intern will work under the supervision of the Program Coordinator with oversight from the Associate Director of Emergency Health and Nutrition and Senior Director.  The Intern will focus on M&E (Monitoring &Evaluation) activities, documentation, proposal development and administrative, logistical, and program support as needed.    Responsibilities Assist  EHN (Emergency Health & Nutrition) Operations Team with M&E activities, including maintenance of database for tracking all EHN related programs, proposals and grant expenditures Assist with EHN proposal development and program support Work with Director, Associate Director and Program Coordinator to improve knowledge management within the team and across the Department of Health and Nutrition Maintain a filing system for key EHN related documents. Perform periodic analysis to generate a profile of the evolving portfolio.   Requirements Demonstrated interest in public health and humanitarian assistance Detail-oriented and good interpersonal skills Familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, experience with basic data analysis desirable Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Must be enrolled in a relevant  graduate or post-graduate academic program Must be able to receive credit from their college or institution. (A minimum requirement is a letter from a professor supporting the candidate. This is only needed when an internship is offered.) Please attach resume and cover letter to your application To receive full consideration, applications must be received by March 31st 2013.   Classification              Unpaid Intern               Part-time:  25-35 hours/week               Dates:  June 3, 2013 to August 9, 2013                     Save the Children does NOT provide housing or transportation   Save the Children Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve 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. Apply Online