Hunger and Livelihoods Summer Intern - Save the Children

Location:	US - DC - Home Office
Division:	International Programs
Description
Save the Children   Summary The Hunger and Livelihoods Department is looking for an intern to help support projects pertaining to the secondary research and knowledge management needs for the Skills to Succeed program. Under Skills to Succeed, a global program supported by Accenture, Save the Children assists at-risk youth, ages 15-24, to acquire the skills and competencies they need to get a job or build a business. We work alongside young people, local NGOs, governments, and the private sector in multiple countries (China, Norway, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, and the Philippines) to design and deliver market-relevant skill building opportunities, including vocational and technical, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and life skills training and mentoring. We also enhance the quality and reach of job placement services through apprenticeships, internships, youth guilds, job fairs, and social media job exchange platforms that link youth with opportunities to apply new skills and improve their prospects of securing safe and decent work.   Responsibilities Map and compile inventory of existing youth education and employment programs across SC Members and County Offices (e.g., Education for Youth Empowerment, Youth Earning and Learning, and Skills to Succeed). Develop an inventory of relevant training curriculum available within the SC programs or external organizations and post on internal knowledge sharing site Develop a database/spreadsheet of papers/publications on relevant technical and research areas and post on knowledge sharing site Provide support for developing learning and communication tools for Skills to Succeed Research public and private donor opportunities to support program expansion, and research and learning priorities   Requirements Currently pursuing a Masters degree in economics, business, education, International development or related field. Previous experience working in development programs is a plus Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 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:  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