Global Programs Disability Rights and Inclusion Fellow (Guyer)

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 have access to education. To be in a safe environmentprotectedfrom harm. We work in some of the worlds hardest-to-reach places over100 countries including the U.S. No matter what your role is when you join Save the Childrenyourecreating positive irreversible change for children and the future we all share.

The Role

As theInternational Programs Disability Rights and Inclusion Fellowyoullbe integral to our work in helping children achieve a brighter future. You will provide technical support to advance disability rights and inclusion across Save the Childrens international programs and policy and advocacy work which spans development and humanitarian programming in 120 countries. Working alongside the global Disability Inclusion Working Group and the policy and advocacy team you will support strategic initiatives including research and evaluation technical guidance partnerships with Organizations of People with Disabilities and engagement with US government and USAID policies on disability inclusion. Your work will help build the capacity of Save the Children staff worldwide to ensure that children with disabilities haveequitableaccess to programs and support in both development and humanitarian contexts.

This opportunity is made possible through the David Guyer Fellowship

Location

Remote United States

WhatYoullBe Doing(Essential Duties)

• Under the supervision of the International Disability Rights and Inclusion Advisor provide cross-functional support to teams advancing Save the Childrens work with children with disabilities and their families internationally. (20%)

• Conduct desk research on topics relevant to internationalprogramsstrategic priorities including evidence-based practices policy developments funding opportunities and peer organization approaches. (25%)

• Assistwith the review drafting and formatting of program materials toolkits presentations reports and internal communications. (20%)

• Contribute toknowledge management efforts bymaintainingshared resources capturing lessons learned and supporting the documentation of promising practices. (15%)

• Support partnership and stakeholder engagement activities (talking points presentations notetaking). (10%)

• Help draft communications content (talking points social media success stories) that highlights impact ofprograms.(5%)

• Support coordination andlogisticsfor meetings working groups and trainings with internal teams and externalpartners.(5%)

Requiredqualifications for the role

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in disability inclusion in international development in one of the following sectors: health youth employment inclusive education child protection.

• Must be an actively enrolled Associate BachelorMasteror other post high school education program or have graduated within 6 months of program start date.

• Professionalproficiencyin spoken and written English

• Professionalproficiencyin Microsoft Office suite

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity inclusion and belonging

Preferredqualificationsâfor the role

• Academicfocus on international development in either development or humanitarian settings in a thematic or geographic area in which Save the Children works.

• Experience working with a Disabled Peoples Organization

• Language skills in American Sign Language.

Whats In It for You

• Hands-on experience working on high-impact global initiatives
• Structured skill development and engagement program (SME trainings social mixers and LinkedIn Learning courses)
• Access to mentorship from experienced leaders in humanitarian and nonprofit sectors
• Opportunities to present your work and insights to leadership

• Build authentic relationships with a diverse mission-driven cohort of colleagues and fellow interns
• Join a community that values inclusion belonging and collective success

Agile Work Environment

• Hybrid and flexible working models that support autonomy and innovation
• Agile team structures that allow you to contribute ideas and implemented them
• Trust-based culture focused on outcomes not just hours

• Make a meaningful difference in childrens livesyour work directly contributes to global change
• Opportunity to align your personal values with your professional journey and share with mutually invested colleagues.

Classification:Fellow

Compensation: $17.00-$17.95/ hour(depending on location)

Hours:maximum24 hours per week

Dates: September 28 2026 - December 11 2026

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 trainingsupportand 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 toseekandmaintainsafe working conditions for all.

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