Humanitarian Policy & Advocacy Summer Intern - Save the Children

Location:	US - DC - Home Office
Division:	Policy and Humanitarian Response
Description
Save the Children   Summary The Public Policy & Advocacy (PPA) department  is looking for a student l to serve as a Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Intern.  S/he will report directly to the International Humanitarian Response Team in DC.  S/he will also assist in daily activities and, with guidance from staff, support 1-2 Public Policy & Advocacy projects during her/his internship at Save the Children.    Responsibilities Work on 1-2 assigned Public Policy & Advocacy projects to complete during internship on our advocacy related to humanitarian responses to conflict and natural disasters Conduct research on public policy, advocacy, and related issues Attend and report out on Congressional hearings and briefings as well as NGO coalition working group meetings of InterAction members Provide administrative support as needed to Public Policy & Advocacy (scanning, mailing, copying, etc) He/she will have the opportunity to attend agency meetings about Save the Children’s programs    Requirements Demonstrated interest in public policy, advocacy, and humanitarian response. Prefer candidates who have completed her or his Masters, or are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, international relations, international development or another related field of study. We will also consider exceptional candidates who are working on their BA in one of the fields listed above. Must be enrolled in a relevant undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate academic program, Must be eligible to work in the U.S. 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.) Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. To receive full consideration, applications must be received by March 31st 2013. Classification Unpaid Intern               Part-time:  21-28 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.