Humanitarian Policy Advocacy and External Engagement Intern

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Humanitarian Policy Advocacy and External Engagement Intern

In-person from World Vision’s New York Office.

World Vision Internships offer a three-month opportunity for talented students and recent graduates eager to dive into the international relief and development field. We’re dedicated to giving you a meaningful learning experience, where you’ll grow, gain valuable skills, and connect with other passionate professionals who share our mission.

Internship Opportunity

Imagine a team dedicated to making the world a better place, especially for children who need it most. That’s us—World Vision's Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Team!

We work tirelessly to ensure that help arrives quickly, effectively, and in a way that truly makes a difference. Our goal is to support and create policies that have a significant impact. We do this by collaborating with others, building strong partnerships, and ensuring our efforts lead to meaningful change.

From leading important discussions in major cities like Geneva and New York to supporting emergency responses around the globe, we’re central to World Vision’s mission. And guess what? We know that the best change starts at the grassroots level, so we focus on building strong foundations from the ground up.

Want to be part of something big? Join us in shaping humanitarian policy and advocacy. Your energy and ideas can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most!

What You'll Do:

• Monitoring UNSC Schedule: Stay updated on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meetings and votes that could affect humanitarian work around the world.
• Know Our Portfolio: Research and stay informed about emergencies happening in Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, especially those impacting children in conflict zones and access to humanitarian aid.
• Help with Documents: Assist in creating important briefings, policy papers, and position papers for both internal and external use.
• Support the Advocacy Response Group (ARG): Help out with internal World Vision ARG meetings by taking notes, tracking updates from country and support offices, and assisting our UN Representative for Humanitarian Affairs with reports from New York.
• Engage Externally: Support our participation in meetings and communications with other NGOs and UN agencies to strengthen our collaborations.

Why Join Us

• Focus Area: Dive into tasks related to humanitarian and disaster management within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), where your work will help tackle global challenges.
• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience and learn valuable skills while contributing to World Vision’s advocacy efforts in New York.
• Support Role: Provide essential assistance to the Senior Policy Advisor for Humanitarian Affairs, helping shape and drive impactful policies.
• Transform Lives: Take on challenging and meaningful work assignments while developing your technical skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience.
• Join an Inspiring Community: Form connections with a diverse nationwide intern cohort and colleagues who, inspired by their Christian faith, support children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places.

What You’ll Bring:

• Career Aspirations: Passionate about building a career in development, humanitarian work, or international law.
• Independent Work Capability: Comfortable working on your own to achieve goals and deliver results.
• Writing Proficiency: Skilled in crafting papers and reports in English with clarity and precision.
• Academic Research: Experienced in conducting thorough research on humanitarian issues and contexts.
• Responsibility and Enthusiasm: You bring a strong sense of responsibility and enthusiasm, ready to use your God-given talents to make a positive difference in the world
• Commitment to our Mission: You have a demonstrated commitment to and alignment with the goals, mission, and vision of World Vision, embodying its values in all aspects of your work.

What You Need to Know:

Details

• Internship Location: In-person from World Vision’s New York Office.

• Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: International Development, International Affairs/Politics, Law or related field.

• Internship Cohort Dates: 27 January – 25 April.

• Stipend: this internship is unpaid, but all US-based interns receive a monthly stipend of $800.
• Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available (20-40 hours/week)

Eligibility

All candidates must meet the following requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the United States (US Citizen/resident or F1-student visa) and have a valid US Social Security Number.
• Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week for the entire internship period: 27 January – 25 April.
• Current student or recent graduate from an undergraduate/graduate programme (within 2 years).
• Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith.
• Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes, and disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software in those devices.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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