Under the overall guidance of the ECW Director and the direct supervision of the Executive Specialist, the interns will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation of ECW’s governance functions and enhancing external relations through effective communication and knowledge management.

The internships will be full-time and based in the ECW Secretariat in New York.

Upon the supervisor’s approval, hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

The interns will work primarily with ECW’s Director and Executive Specialist on the following areas:

Knowledge Management

• Update and maintain ECW’s governance database and web page.
• Update and maintain a dedicated archive and database for the Director’s briefings and talking points.
• File and archive grant notification letters and governance memos for easy retrieval and reference.

Event Planning and Coordination

• Provide support in the planning and organization of governance meetings, ensuring logistics and arrangements are well-managed.

External Relations

• Review and respond to public inquiries received in the Secretariat mailbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Support the drafting of official letters to governance members as required.
• Participate as an observer in governance meetings to facilitate effective communication and understanding of external stakeholder dynamics.

Research and advocacy

• Collaborate with the Education, Advocacy, and Communications teams to provide strategic inputs for the Director’s briefings and talking points.

Focus areas include youth empowerment and leadership, education during emergencies and protracted crises, human security, and international human rights.

• Conduct comprehensive research on the professional backgrounds and key interests of individuals scheduled to meet with the Director.

Reporting

• Support the drafting of Governance and Executive Office related content for the monthly Secretariat Operational Update.
• Assess and report on the types of public inquiries received, identifying trends and recommending relevant actions to enhance responsiveness and stakeholder engagement.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will…

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme (or have graduated within the past two years).
• Have an academic background in any of the following fields: International Relations, International Development, Human Rights/Humanitarian Affairs, Education, Social Sciences, Project Management or related field.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Be fluent in English (speaking, writing and reading).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in programme management and working with multi-cultural teams.
• A keen interest in organizational governance processes and administrative operations.
• Competence in using office software (e.g., MS Office suite) and familiarity with database management.
• Capable of drafting professional correspondence and reports.
• Proficiency in office management tasks such as filing and correspondence handling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.