Global Programs Disability Rights and Inclusion Fellow (Guyer)

Save the Children 2022•Washington, DC

23h•Remote

About The Position

Save the Children is seeking a Global Programs Disability Rights and Inclusion Fellow to provide technical support for disability rights and inclusion across their international programs and policy/advocacy work. This role supports strategic initiatives, builds staff capacity, and ensures equitable access to programs for children with disabilities in development and humanitarian contexts. This fellowship is made possible through the David Guyer Fellowship.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in disability inclusion in international development, in one of the following sectors: health, youth employment, inclusive education, child protection.
Must be an actively enrolled Associate, Bachelor, Master or other post high school education program, or have graduated within 6 months of program start date.
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging

Nice To Haves

Academic focus on international development in either development or humanitarian settings, in a thematic or geographic area in which Save the Children works.
Experience working with a Disabled People’s Organization
Language skills in American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

Provide cross-functional support to teams advancing Save the Children's work with children with disabilities and their families internationally.
Conduct desk research on topics relevant to international programs strategic priorities, including evidence-based practices, policy developments, funding opportunities, and peer organization approaches.
Assist with the review, drafting, and formatting of program materials, toolkits, presentations, reports, and internal communications.
Contribute to knowledge management efforts by maintaining shared resources, capturing lessons learned, and supporting the documentation of promising practices.
Support partnership and stakeholder engagement activities (talking points, presentations, notetaking).
Help draft communications content (talking points, social media, success stories) that highlights impact of programs.
Support coordination and logistics for meetings, working groups, and trainings with internal teams and external partners.

Benefits

Professional Development
Structured skill development and engagement program (SME trainings, social mixers and LinkedIn Learning courses)
Access to mentorship from experienced leaders in humanitarian and nonprofit sectors
Opportunities to present your work and insights to leadership
Deep Connections & Collaboration
Agile Work Environment
Hybrid and flexible working models that support autonomy and innovation
Agile team structures that allow you to contribute ideas and implemented them
Trust-based culture focused on outcomes, not just hours
Purpose-Driven Work
Opportunity to align your personal values with your professional journey and share with mutually invested colleagues.