The American Red Cross seeks an outstanding intern for Global Disaster Preparedness Internship. The ARC internship is within the Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC)  which works under ARC’s International Services Department (ISD). The GDPC is a reference center, hosted by ARC in coordination with the IFRC. It offers support services to the global Red Cross/Red Crescent network in disaster preparedness areas. Further, it also provides innovative solutions for national societies for knowledge management, research, and technical assistance.

This position supports the implementation of strategic projects and broad, cross-cutting, initiatives of the GDPC including and primarily knowledge management. Further, GDP intern will also coordinate and disseminate innovative programs of the GDPC including. This position will contribute to networking and collaboration on multi-stakeholder initiatives in close coordination with other elements of the GDPC and ISD. Additionally, this position will contribute to the GDPC’s knowledge management efforts by supporting research, and facilitating data collection, analysis, and dissemination. The Disaster Preparedness Intern will report directly to the Manager for Multi-Lateral Engagement of the GDPC.

What will you do as Global Disaster Preparedness Intern?

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate contributions toward the knowledge management strategies and practices of the GDPC (e.g. sharing of good practices, lessons learned, impact evaluations, website, etc)
• Support ongoing GDPC information management needs related to multilateral programs, including the collection, dissemination, application, evaluation, and adaption of information.
• Also, Assist with the visualization of data and information related to GDPC’s multilateral engagement to enhance information and knowledge management tools.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• In coordination with GDPC staff, other ISD teams and the global Red Cross/Red Crescent network, maintain visibility on best practices in disaster preparedness. This may include piloting projects to test viability, functionality, etc.
• Represent the GDPC at both internal and external events or on panels, forums, etc. as needed.
• Further, Assist with GDPC reporting as needed
• Also, Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Do you qualify for Global Disaster Preparedness Internship at Redcross?

• Education: a 4-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: Less than 1 year required

How To Apply for Red Cross Internship?

Candidates may apply for the Social Engagement Internship at the American Red Cross online. To apply, the candidates will require their most recent updated CV. Also, they will require to produce proof of current enrollment.