Fall 2024 Economic Empowerment Intern - Tenders Global

Fall 2024 Economic Empowerment Intern

IRC - International Rescue Committee

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.  

JOB OVERVIEW: IRC New York provides different services to assist refugees and other categories of people in their resettlement process, with an objective of self-sufficiency. Economic Empowerment (EE) specifically helps clients find sustainable employment that fits their needs. The EE Content Strategy intern provides clerical support, with an emphasis on information organization and the development of training content. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Position reports to: Economic Empowerment Manager 

Requirements:
Working towards undergraduate, graduate degree, or pursuing career transition  
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (word, excel, etc.) 
Knowledge of editing and videomaking tools 
Excellent writing skills 
Organized and detail oriented  
Ability to make short training videos 
Comfort in intercultural work environments  
Basic research skills  
Working environment 
Regular office environment 

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.


Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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