The application is now open for Humanitarian Disaster Response Internship Spring 2020 at Save the Children. The Humanitarian Disaster Response intern 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.

Moreover, 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.  Similarly, 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).

Benefits

• Structured learning and development program
• Likewise, meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
• Highly collaborative and innovative teams
• Also, Networking program with managers across the organization
• Flexible schedule
• A family-friendly work environment
• Similarly, the knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world

What will Humanitarian Disaster Response Intern do at Save the Children?

As an intern or fellow, you will:

• Roll out of donor strategies to members and country offices
• Development of donor-specific compliance and award documentation
• similarly, support the VP, DHR in preparation and follow up for Emergency Director’s Group
• likewise, conduct targeted research related to Save the Children priority responses
• also, support proposal development and reporting for institutional donors
• further, develop spreadsheets/trackers and conduct portfolio analysis

What are the requirements and qualifications?

In order to apply to this position, you must be/have:

• an actively enrolled undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate student or have graduated within 6 months of start date.
• also, possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
• highly organized and detail-oriented
• similarly, a strong interest in humanitarian issues and architecture
• strong data visualization skills
• proficient in Microsoft Office
• similarly, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to synthesize ideas and contribute to problem-solving
• currently eligible to work in the U.S. 

Application Process

In order to apply for this internship program, you must fill and submit the online application form. You also need to submit a resume along with the application form.