Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Fellow
Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Fellow
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Job Description
Save the Children
For over 100 years Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment protected from harm. We work in some of the worlds hardesttoreach places over 100 countries including the U.S. No matter what your role is when you join Save the Children youre creating positive irreversible change for children and the future we all share.
Save the Childrens Policy Advocacy and Campaigns Government Relations department (PACGR) leads on developing evidencebased policy recommendations and targeted advocacy and campaign strategies for children most impacted by inequality and discrimination. We work with political leadership and other dutybearers to drive change in U.S. foreign policy as well as relevant regional and international policies and practices that empower children and families around the world.
The Role
As the Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Fellow youll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will support the policy and advocacy work of the PACGR Humanitarian Advocacy Team (HAT). You will have a U.S. foreign policy focus and will provide critical support to the teams advocacy by tracking analyzing and contributing to the creation of advocacy products and of advocacy activities related to the needs of children affected by conflict and disaster.
This funded fellowship is available for the summer of 2025 through a partnership with the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and Save the Children.
Location
Hybrid Washington DC
What Youll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change
- Contribute to information gathering research and analysis in relation to U.S. government foreign policy processes and advocacy opportunities related to children affected by conflict and disaster.
- Assist in conducting research on priorities and demonstrated interests of key decisionmakers and influencers such as U.S. government actors including the Administration and Congress private sector actors and peer organizations.
- Research and write content for background briefs talking points fact sheets policy briefs and communications materials including social media content in furtherance of Save the Childrens humanitarian policy and advocacy objectives.
- Assist in preparation and of strategic events including internal and external facing workshops and meetings as related to Save the Childrens humanitarian policy and advocacy priorities.
- Attend both internal and external meetings and events and assist in notetaking and follow up of action points.
- Contribute to Save the Childrens thought leadership on children affected by conflict and disaster through strategic research efforts and policy analysis on specific policy questions as needed.
Required qualifications for the role
- Must be actively enrolled in University of Michigan Master program
- Possess strong written skills solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
- Highly organized able to prioritize and multitask within deadlines
- Able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately and with discretion
- Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
- Currently eligible to work in the U.S.
Preferred qualificationsfor the role
- Demonstrated interest experience and/or academic training in humanitarian policy and practice;
- Basic understanding of the U.S. governments humanitarian assistance policy frameworks structures and processes;
- Knowledge and understanding of key issues and current trends in humanitarian policy and practice.
Whats In It for You
- Structured learning and development program
- Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
- Highly collaborative and innovative teams
- Networking program with managers across the organization
- Flexible schedule
- A family friendly work environment
- The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world
Hours: maximum 35 hours per week
About Us
Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.
Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees ensuring all are given training support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty both agency and individual is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
