13155 Requisition ID: req2497 Job Title: Gender Equality Intern Sector: Gender Employment Category: Intern Employment Type: Part-Time Location: USA-Washington Job Description Background/IRC Summary:The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education and power. Given the disparity faced by women and girls, we specifically seek to narrow inequalities in the outcomes we seek, and to ensure that women and girls achieve equally to men and boys. Women and girls face systematic violence and discrimination that hinder them from being safe, healthy, educated, economically well, and from holding and exercising power. The IRC has made a long term commitment to supporting gender equality across its programs and operations. As part of this commitment, the IRC is developing a new Gender Equality Team that will oversee this integration of gender equality principles into IRC programming worldwide as well as its internal operations. Job Overview/Summary:The Intern for the Gender Equality (GE) Unit at the IRC, will serve as a key source of support to the GE team and its work. In this role, the GE Intern will be responsible for writing and editing of internal and external communications about gender equality, organizing knowledge management and best-practices generation, tracking and measuring successes for gender equality at the IRC, and supporting reporting efforts to donors. As a dynamic team, GE activities change day to day, and the GE Interns responsibilities will be just as dynamic. The GE Intern will work directly with the Gender Equality Officer, who will work to build on the GE Interns individual strengths and interests when identifying work responsibilities throughout the summer. Learning Objectives: * Learn how to use gender equality concepts and theory to support the development of program and communication materials for advocating for gender equality. * Learn best practices for the integration of gender equality in organizational operations and IRC programs. * Learn how a large international humanitarian organization operates and manages organizational change. Major Responsibilities: * Support the writing, editing, and updates of internal communications about gender equality at the IRC. * Measure and maintain tracking systems of gender equality work and successes across the organization. * Research of existing best practices in gender mainstreaming into programming and integrating principles of gender equality into company operations. * Review and critique key processes, practices, and tools currently used across the IRC to help guide gender analyses and gender equal program design. * Explore fundraising opportunities for the GE Unit through private and public grants and donations. Assist the Team Administrator in drafting proposals for funding. * Organize and update GE Unit knowledge management and Unit-wide filing systems. * Attend events related to gender equality hosted by other NGOs and think tanks in Washington, DC. * Provide support to the Senior Director and Team Administrator in daily activities of the GE Team. Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Elena Gillis, Gender Equality Officer, Gender Equality Unit Job Requirements:The requirements should establish a baseline (minimum) for educational background, previous work experience, professional knowledge or certification, specific skills and strengths, and any other skill necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Education: Applicants must be a current graduate student studying International Affairs or a similar social science, preferably with concentration or keen interest in gender or womens studies. Work Experience: 1-2 years of experience in the humanitarian, resettlement, or development sectors with an understanding of gender equality integration into programming. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: * Able to transfer technical knowledge and skills, and transform attitudes to improve gender equality * Keen interest and understanding of humanitarian contexts * Demonstrated expertise in research, analysis, and formulating succinct reports on findings * Effectiveness in bridging practical guidance and conceptual frameworks * Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with local and remote team members * Ability to work independently and with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams * Excellence in oral and written communication skills Language Skills: Proficiency in English required Working Environment: Standard office work environment in Washington, DC ]]> 2497 USA-Washington, D.C.