Organizational Overview:

Since 1993, Women for Women International, a global NGO, has invested in the power of over 500,000 women who are forgotten - the women survivors of war and conflict. We support them in learning the social and economic skills they need to rebuild their lives, their families, and their communities.

Our core belief is that stronger women build stronger nations. Women who enroll in our programs in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, break the isolation of war and conflict. They gain access to knowledge, resources and tools needed to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support.

Over the next ten years, our goal is to scale our impact to improve the lives of millions of the most marginalized women affected by war and conflict. Our vision is to create a world in which all women determine the course of their lives and reach their full potential.

We know that women pass on their knowledge to their neighbors and children, creating a ripple effect for generations. By investing in women, we create a better world for all of us - a world that's more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.

That is the power of women, for women.

Please visit us at womenforwomen.org to learn more about the impact of our work.

Project Description:

The Fall 2022 External Events Intern will assist the Global Support Center (GSC) Communications team with engagement projects.

The internship will require 20-25 hours per week commitment with an anticipated start date of September 19th, 2022, and possible End Date: December 16th, 2022; a $195 monthly stipend for 3 months will be provided.

Interns may be required to work partly remote and partly in-person for their Fall 2022 internship. Further information will be communicated with hired interns regarding a one day in-person orientation, as well as making remote working arrangements with their supervisor.

The preferred location for internship candidates is the DMV area (Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia).

This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students looking to obtain valuable experience in the not-for-profit space, and the inner workings on an international nonprofit grassroots women's development organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The list below indicates the types of External Events projects on which the intern might work-

• Conduct background research and draft briefs about speakers, influencers, and funding prospects;
• Support input and analysis of data;
• Assist in the implementation of grass roots initiatives;
• Support recruitment cycle for the 2022-2023 Solidarity Network community leaders program
• Liaise with other departments such as marketing, communications, and the global programs unit; and as needed;
• Participate in External Engagement and Marketing, Development, and Communications meetings and conduct follow-up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Undergraduate student in Marketing, Communications, international development or a related field;
• Strong research and critical thinking skills;
• Detail oriented self-starter;
• Ability to work interdependently and communicate with people;
• Experience working in an office environment.
  
  

Application Instructions:

Students interested in applying should submit their cover letter and resume to: https://www.womenforwomen.org/about/careers

Applicants will be shortlisted on a regular basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

All our staff, volunteers and interns are required to adhere to WfWI's Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for internships without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.