President’s Office Policy Research Intern

The President’s Office is recruiting for a research intern to support the President & CEO and the Director for Policy and Planning. Internship duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Research on humanitarian policy, refugee resettlement, and international crises and conflict.

• Professional writing, such as fact sheets, briefing memos, and official correspondence.

• Additional departmental support as required.

Prospective applicants will have the opportunity to work alongside passionate and talented individuals in a fast-paced headquarters environment, incorporating responsibilities that touch on all aspects of the IRC’s agenda. Working in the President’s Office, they will have the opportunity to learn about refugee and humanitarian aid policy and the management of a large INGO.

Ideal applicants will have an interest in international aid, humanitarian policy, and refugee resettlement. Previous professional or academic experience in policy research and analysis is preferred and proficiency with Microsoft Office is mandatory. A top applicant will be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong communication skills across multiple mediums, and a demonstrated ability to think critically. They must be enthusiastic and have excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.

This position is for Spring 2021 and requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. This is an unpaid internship. School credit may be received depending on the program and institution.

Major Responsibilities:

• Core Research Support

O Assist Advisor for Policy and Planning and Director of Policy and Planning in core research, analysis and writing activities

O Draft memos on a range of research topics

O Summarize topics for briefings

O Attend relevant policy events of interest

• Core Department Support

O Attend departmental meetings and take meeting notes

O Prepare materials for meetings

Learning Objectives:

• Intern will learn to conduct research and analysis in a fast-paced INGO environment

• Intern will learn to communicate effectively with colleagues at multiple levels

• Intern will learn to write high-quality products in a professional setting

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Advisor for Policy and Planning