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About the Role
World Vision Internships offer a three-month opportunity for talented students and recent graduates eager to dive into the international relief and development field. We’re dedicated to giving you a meaningful learning experience, where you’ll grow, gain valuable skills, and connect with other passionate professionals who share our mission.
Responsibilities
- Monitor UN Schedules: Track United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and General Assembly (UNGA) schedules to anticipate meetings or votes that may affect human rights and humanitarian efforts.
- Portfolio Awareness: Stay informed about developments within the assigned portfolio and provide timely updates.
- Document Preparation: Assist in drafting briefings, position papers, and other materials for internal use and external engagement, including World Vision and child-focused agency working groups.
- UNGA 2026 Support: Contribute to internal planning discussions and meetings. Provide logistical and administrative support for events and meetings leading up to the UNGA in September 2026.
- External Engagement: Support participation in external meetings and maintain communications with peer NGOs and UN agencies.
Requirements
- Proactive Initiative: Demonstrate a proactive approach to tasks and problem-solving, independently identifying and pursuing opportunities for impact.
- Strong Research Skills: Effectively monitor UN schedules, track developments, and synthesize information into actionable insights.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy and clarity when drafting briefings, position papers, and other documents for internal and external audiences.
- Organizational Skills: Manage multiple priorities, including preparation for major events like UNGA, while meeting deadlines.
- Effective Communication: Engage confidently in internal discussions and external meetings, fostering collaboration with NGOs and UN agencies.
- Adaptability: Thrive in dynamic environments, adjusting quickly to evolving priorities and global developments.
- Commitment to our Mission: Demonstrated commitment to and alignment with the goals, mission, and vision of World Vision, embodying its values in all aspects of your work.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 student visa holder with valid work authorization) and possess a valid U.S. Social Security Number.
- Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week for the entire internship period: 25 January – 23 April, 2027.
- Recent college graduate (within the past two years) or current student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith.
- Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes and a disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software on those devices.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Understanding of multilateral affairs
- Understanding of complex global challenges
- Research skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- In-person
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Undergraduate program
- Graduate program
Salary/Compensations
- $800 monthly stipend
Benefits
- Meaningful learning experience
- Skill development
- Expand horizons
- Explore the international relief sector
- Unleash leadership skills
- Strengthen Christian faith with Weekly Professional Development Sessions
- Challenging and meaningful work assignments
- Develop technical skills
- Gain valuable hands-on experience
- Connections with a diverse nationwide intern cohort and colleagues
About the Company
- With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life.
- We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
- World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children.
Equal Opportunity
- In all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities.
- Regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.