About InterAction
InterAction is the largest U.S.-based alliance of international non-government organizations (NGOs) and partners. Celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, we mobilize our Members to think and act collectively to serve the world’s poor and vulnerable, with a shared belief that we can make the world a more peaceful, just and prosperous place – together. Using our collective voice and convening power, we seek to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change.
Our Members are premier international global development, humanitarian, and sector-supporting organizations that work in almost every country and manage more than $15.4 billion in programs annually. InterAction’s revenue comes from dues, government, private foundation and corporate grants, and fee-for-service programs. Additional information can be found at www.interaction.org.
About the Humanitarian Team
InterAction’s Humanitarian team has established itself in the past decade as one of the most prominent collectives of humanitarian NGO voices on the global stage and with U.S. policy decision makers. The HPP team aims to catalyze change both in terms of humanitarian policy and practice by leading NGO engagement in multilateral and USG-facing platforms, convening and representing NGO positions on broad-scale policy development as well as on context specific operational issues and by documenting and disseminating best practices on NGO coordination, protection and shelter and settlements.
Position Type
Part-time, Up to 24 hours per week, Hybrid in the DMV. InterAction employees currently are required to be in the office two days per week.
Essential Functions and Learning Objectives
The Humanitarian Policy Intern will support various core projects of the Humanitarian Policy Team. Areas of work range from forced displacement, internal displacement, UN–NGO partnerships, and humanitarian financing.
Responsibilities and tasks may include:
- Providing administrative and logistical support for the Forced Displacement and UN Partnerships Working Groups, including helping to capture summaries of monthly meetings and facilitating the follow-up of action points.
- Completing research, policy analyses, member outreach, and other projects as needed.
- Supporting member outreach and forced displacement-related priority mapping.
- Managing internal and external information databases.
- Participating in various meetings—including with InterAction members, think tanks, or US government—and providing administrative and logistical support.
- Debriefing to the team at the internship’s conclusion on learning and/or a completed task.
- Providing on-site support during the Climate Roundtable, including taking notes for select sessions and assisting attendees with inquiries.
- Providing support during Localization Roundtable series.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand core elements of the global humanitarian architecture, including the roles of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), global clusters, UN, the NGO community, donor governments and civil society organizations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of technical, thematic, or regional issues related to the work of the humanitarian team.
- Gain experience working in a professional, collaborative team environment.
- Understand the pressing issues within the humanitarian non-profit sector vis-à-vis InterAction’s members and access to leading member NGOs.
- Develop communication, writing, and task/time management skills**.**
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong writing and editing skills with solid attention to detail and the ability to write quickly and effectively
- Strong data analysis and research skills, as well as the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and to interpret and translate qualitative data into quantifiable metrics.
- Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.) and Adobe. Experience with graphic design, or other relevant computer programs a plus.
- Commitment to teamwork, good interpersonal skills, can-do positive attitude, and professional etiquette.
- Experience and/or study in international relations, international development, forced displacement, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance, counterterror, or another related field. Interest, familiarity, or coursework in humanitarian assistance strongly preferred.
- Able to commit to up to 3 days per week (minimum 20 hours per week)
Supervisory Responsibilities
The position does not supervise employees.
Compensation
This will be a paid 10–12-week internship for up to 24 hours per week at $17.50 an hour (DC minimum wage). Start and end dates are flexible. Interns must be located in/have an address in DC, Maryland, or Virginia and have the right to work in the U.S. InterAction will administratively support class credit if needed. Please note that InterAction is a hybrid work environment, with staff and interns in-office one–two days a week.
Expected Start Date
On or around September 30th, 2024
Reports to
Associate, Humanitarian Policy
Travel
Minimal
In addition
InterAction is an equal opportunity employer that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. InterAction does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, and individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws.
There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period.
InterAction does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of InterAction and InterAction will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
To Apply
Preference to those who submit prior to September 20th, 2024. Please include a writing sample in your application.
Please submit a cover letter and resume. All applications must be submitted through ADP for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to apply
Please use the following link https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7b84b474-d1fc-4b3a-82ce-530ced2b5153&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=550138&lang=en_US
