Capacity Building Intern, Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)

The Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) is recruiting an intern to assist with INEE’s work towards its Strategic Priority #2: to strengthen capacity to deliver quality, safe, relevant, and equitable education for all. This internship presents a unique learning opportunity to work closely with the INEE Secretariat, liaise directly with INEE members around the world, and be part of projects that contribute to the provision of quality education in crisis settings. This is a part-time, paid internship, based in the IRC UK office in London (or elsewhere by special arrangement).

Background

The Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)

INEE  is an open global network of more than 15,000 practitioners, students, teachers, staff from UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, donors, governments and universities who work together within a humanitarian and development framework to ensure all persons the right to quality education and a safe learning environment in emergencies and post-crisis recovery. The network improves communication and coordination among its members by cultivating and facilitating collaborative relationships and creating opportunities and space for sharing knowledge, developing resources, informing policy, building capacity and undertaking joint advocacy. Find out more at https://www.inee.org.

IRC

The INEE Capacity Building Intern will be based at IRC UK.

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC provides lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to those forced to flee from war or disaster. Working in 40 countries, our work spans efforts to respond to emergencies and help uprooted communities to rebuild the lives. Through 29 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York. Our European headquarters, IRC UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities, diversify its donor base, and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise, and our policy and advocacy work. IRC-UK comprises approximately 100 staff across five departments.The IRC also has offices in Brussels, Berlin, Bonn and Geneva.

Purpose of the Role

As INEE Capacity Building Intern you will assist the INEE Capacity Building Coordinator with various projects that will contribute to the development and implementation of INEE’s new Capacity Building Action Plan.

Example activities include:

Resource management and development:

• Support the development of the new Education in Emergencies Professional Development Competency Framework
• Conduct mapping and analysis of Education in Emergencies capacity building opportunities, tools and resources
• Support analysis of e-learning platforms for future online capacity building initiatives

Events and workshops:

• Assist with selecting and preparing materials for upcoming INEE trainings and workshops with a particular focus on the INEE Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response, Recovery
• Assist with preparation and follow up for the Teachers in Crisis Contexts Roundtable taking place in Spring 2020 (including drafting inputs into tools, editing framing papers, coordinating logistical requests, and disseminating materials to INEE members worldwide)

Outreach and Communications:

• Develop and update relevant webpages on the INEE website
• Assist with outreach and coordination efforts with members of the INEE Working Groups and INEE network members in Africa, Asia, the Middle-East, Latin America, Europe, and North America

Fundraising and proposal writing:

• Assist with research and preparation for future INEE grants and projects
• Assist with quarterly and annual reports updates on current grants

Administrative activities:

• Provide general support to the INEE Capacity Building Coordinator and other members of the INEE Secretariat, as determined

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Gain knowledge of current initiatives within EiE globally
• Become familiar with EiE capacity building needs and initiatives
• Learn to use and promote INEE tools, resources and capacity building opportunities
• Learn to use and promote the INEE Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response, Recovery
• Learn valuable project management skills and interact with INEE members across the globe

• Experience or studies in a relevant field (e.g. education, social work, international relations, refugee issues)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the INEE Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response, Recovery
• Excellent organizational skills: the ability to track and follow-up on various efforts
• Excellent analytical and writing skills: the ability to draft correspondence, briefs, reports, and syntheses
• Strong communication skills: excellent command of English-language, both spoken and written. Spanish, French, or Arabic language reading and writing skills also helpful
• Good interpersonal skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people
• Flexible work attitude: the ability to follow directions and effectively learn and work in an inter-agency environment
• Excellent Computer skills: MS Word and Excel. Website content management experience helpful
• Experience in data analysis (STATA, ESPSS, Excel) helpful

The deadline for applications is midnight between Thursday 23^rd January / Friday 24^th January 2020.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 30^th January 2020. 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the online recruitment process, please contact the UK HR team at applications@rescue-uk.org 

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