Posting Number: #1832
Position Title: Humanitarian Assistance Fellow
Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
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FELLOWSHIP TITLE: Humanitarian Assistance Fellow
HOST ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross
LOCATION: Hybrid (remote and in-person) in Washington DC
DURATION: Two-year fellowship program
EMPLOYMENT: Placed at American Red Cross as a PHI employee
TRAVEL: May vary between 3-8 weeks in Year 1 and possibly longer in Year 2.
WAGE: Full pay range for this position: $21.07 to $29.13 per hour. The wage for this position is $24.04 per hour.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
Introduction:
Generation Next Humanitarian fellowship is seeking (MSI) graduates to become the next generation of humanitarian professionals.
More about humanitarian assistance:.
This two-year Fellowship aims to create a unique avenue for graduates of Minority Serving Institutions to enter the humanitarian field and develop the skills and the networks necessary to establish a long-lasting career.
The Fellows will be placed at , a major international humanitarian organization based in the U.S. They will gain a foundational understanding of the humanitarian sector by being exposed to both the operational/support functions and the technical sub-fields that comprise the profession. The fellow will develop a core set of technical and professional skills needed to pursue a career in humanitarian assistance.
The Fellows will have an opportunity to develop, learn and explore the humanitarian sector while working with the sector's leading organizations. Fellows will learn firsthand while exploring the full gamut of departmental functions and considerations as it relates to humanitarian assistance programs (donor strategy, policy, fund administration, international humanitarian protocols, humanitarian finance, program design, and proposal development) and have the opportunity to learn and develop in one of the humanitarian sectors of intervention (e.g., Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter and Settlements, Emergency Response, and Nutrition). Fellows will also participate in research, analysis, report writing, and other duties related to Humanitarian Assistance programming while developing their understanding of the humanitarian sector and related competencies.
Reporting structure:
The Humanitarian Assistance Fellow will receive technical and professional direction from a host organization representative, who will serve as their day-to-day Mentor. In addition, the Fellow will be coached, trained, and supported by industry experts providing career and technical guidance.
Essential Duties and Outcomes:
The duties and outcomes listed below are examples of what the Fellows may be exposed to during their Fellowship. Specific responsibilities will be shared in a Scope of Work.
Outcome 1: Develop foundational skills in humanitarian assistance support departments:
Outcome 2: Develop technical humanitarian assistance programming skills:
Outcome 3: Develop humanitarian assistance field experience:
Perform other duties as assigned.
LEARNING OUTCOME
At the end of the fellowship, the Fellows will develop a presentation that reflects their new skills and knowledge that contributes to the organization's humanitarian efforts, showing their ability to be reflective, coordinate with colleagues and analyze complex situations to be presented at the annual symposium.
In addition, at the end of the program, they will:
FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications
Other Qualifications
Additional skills (preferred)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Fellow will be placed at American Red Cross for the full two years of the Fellowship. They will be employed by PHI and eligible for their benefits during both years.
You can find information and benefits about the organization by following this link:
For a list of Minority Serving Institutions follow this link:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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New hires need to provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date or apply for an exemption/accommodation within three business days after their start date. Depending on the circumstances, new hires who do not comply with this Policy, or who cannot be reasonably accommodated, will either have their employment suspended or terminated. Candidates who are non-compliant will have their offers rescinded.
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