Global Network & Regional Engagement Intern

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Vital Voices

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Internship
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: $1,666.66 USD / monthly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 02/09/2024
  • Location: United States 
Gender-based violence (GBV) Movement building
Organization Description 
Vital Voices Global Partnership is a leading international non-profit organization. We invest in women leaders who are tackling the world’s greatest challenges – from gender-based violence to the climate crisis, economic inequities, and more. We are “venture catalysts,” identifying leaders with a daring vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision a reality.

Summary
The intern will work directly under the supervision and guidance of the GNRE, Program Coordinator – Nattawadee Duangtadam. The Vital Voices team is seeking a motivated intern who will support the Global Network and Regional Engagement team, our team focuses on applying regional expertise to programs across the organization as well as gender-based violence expertise through our work on Voices Against Violence. The GNRE program intern will contribute to multiple aspects of Vital Voices’ programs and initiatives to end gender-based violence through administrative, logistical, research, and programmatic support. This role is based in Washington, DC with the option of a hybrid work schedule. 

Additional responsibilities include:
 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • Assist in stakeholder coordination and outreach, facilitating effective communication and collaboration between internal teams, program participants, and external partners to ensure seamless program execution and support;
  • Assist in partner vetting, conducting thorough assessments of potential partners to ensure alignment with Vital Voices’ mission, values, and strategic goals, and recommending suitable partners for collaboration;
  • Conduct regional research, analyzing and compiling data on trends impacting women's issues in various regions to inform program design and advocacy efforts;
  • Programmatic support leading up to and following program implementation including data entry, printing and compiling materials, evaluating proposals and sorting survey results;
  • Research support;
  • Provision of general administrative and organizational support to the human rights team as needed;
  • DE&I Commitment:  Embrace and model the Vital Voices guiding principles, values, investment, and leadership models with the goal of supporting Vital Voices’ organization culture and success;
  • Other duties as assigned.  

Professional Qualifications:  
  • Majoring in Business Administration, International Studies/Relations/Affairs, Hospitality, or other relevant fields; 
  • Strong demonstrated interest in global women’s issues;  
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills in English; 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, swiftly shift priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, sometimes under difficult or challenging circumstances;  
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team;  
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and self-awareness;  
  • Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (esp. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), social networking tools, and database software (i.e., Salesforce). 

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