Development Internship

Organizational Overview:

Since 1993, Women for Women International, a global NGO, has invested in the power of over 500,000 women who are forgotten – the women survivors of war and conflict. We support them in learning the social and economic skills they need to rebuild their lives, their families, and their communities.   
 
Our core belief is that stronger women build stronger nations. Women who enroll in our programs in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, break the isolation of war and conflict. They gain access to knowledge, resources and tools needed to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support.   
 
Over the next ten years, our goal is to scale our impact to improve the lives of millions of the most marginalized women affected by war and conflict. Our vision is to create a world in which all women determine the course of their lives and reach their full potential.   
   
We know that women pass on their knowledge to their neighbors and children, creating a ripple effect for generations. By investing in women, we create a better world for all of us – a world that’s more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.   
 
That is the power of women, for women.   
 
Please visit us at womenforwomen.org to learn more about the impact of our work.

Project Description:

The Summer 2025 Development Intern will assist the Development team with development and fundraising events projects.
The internship will require 20-25 hours per week commitment with an anticipated start date of May 27th, 2025, and an estimated end date of August 27th 2025; a $195 monthly stipend for 3 months will be provided.
 
This internship is primarily remote. Arrangements can be made with your supervisor to participate in occasional in-office/remote working sessions within your department.  
 
The preferred location for internship candidates is the DMV area (Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia).

This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students looking to obtain valuable experience in the not-for-profit space, and the inner workings on an international nonprofit grassroots women’s development organization.

Applicants will be shortlisted on a regular basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

All our staff, volunteers and interns are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for internships without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Deadline
April 18, 2025
Department
Development
Employment Type
Internship
Location
US (Remote)
Workplace type
Fully remote

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct background research and draft briefs about funding prospects;
• Support input and analysis of data;
• Assist in the implementation of grass roots initiatives;
• Design and complete a research project that tackles a key issue facing the department, and report back on the findings;
• Liaise with other departments such as marketing, communications, and the global programs unit; and as needed;
• Participate in Development meetings and conduct follow-up. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate student in Marketing, Communications, international development, or a related field;
• Excellent Microsoft suite skills
• Strong research and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to work interdependently and communicate with people;
• Experience working in an office environment
• Detail oriented self-starter
• Desire to learn and be flexible
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits


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WfWI offers a supportive, flexible, and international work environment.

About Women for Women International

Background
Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.   
  
In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.  
 
They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.

Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity.  Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties. 
 
All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.  

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Application Deadline
April 18, 2025
Department
Development
Employment Type
Internship
Location
US (Remote)
Workplace type
Fully remote
Documents
Summer 2025 development internship .docx
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