MEAL & Child Protection in Emergencies Intern

What you'd do

• Support Evidence Synthesis: Review and synthesize research studies, evaluations, assessments, guidance documents, and program learning related to humanitarian MEAL and Child Protection in Emergencies.
• Contribute to Strategic Learning: Organize evidence around priority learning questions, identify strengths and gaps in available knowledge, and support the development of concise learning products for internal audiences.
• Analyze Humanitarian Data and Trends: Review selected program and response data to identify patterns, emerging issues, and learning opportunities that improve program quality, accountability, and child outcomes.
• Explore CPiE Evidence: Examine evidence related to child protection outcomes, integration of child protection across humanitarian programming, localization and local systems, and approaches that better capture children's experiences.
• Develop Learning Products: Translate technical information into accessible outputs such as evidence summaries, briefing notes, presentations, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Support Knowledge Management: Organize evidence, datasets, and learning resources to improve access and use across humanitarian responses and teams.
• Location: Remote within the US.
• You must be physically located in one of the following states where WVI is registered as an employer: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
• Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: International Development, Global Studies, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Child Protection, Social Work, International Relations, Humanitarian Studies, Public Health, Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or related fields.
• Internship Cohort Dates: 25 January – 23 April, 2027.
• Stipend: This internship is unpaid, but all US-based interns receive a monthly stipend of $800.

What you get

• Build Evidence and Analytical Skills: Gain practical experience conducting evidence syntheses, literature reviews, data analysis, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Develop MEAL Foundations: Learn how monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems support effective decision-making and program quality in humanitarian settings.
• Gain CPiE Experience: Develop an understanding of how humanitarian organizations assess protection risks, measure child protection outcomes, and strengthen support for children affected by crises.
• Understand Humanitarian Learning: See how research, evaluations, operational data, and field experience come together to answer strategic learning questions and influence programming decisions.
• Strengthen Communication Skills: Build your ability to communicate technical findings through clear, concise, and visually engaging learning products.
• Gain Global Humanitarian Exposure: Collaborate with colleagues and learn from evidence and experiences across multiple countries and humanitarian contexts.
• Meaningful Contribution: Take ownership of clear deliverables that contribute directly to MEAL and CPiE priorities while receiving regular coaching, supervision, and opportunities to engage with humanitarian practitioners across the organization.
• Expand Your Horizons: Explore the international relief sector, unleash your leadership skills, and strengthen your Christian faith with Weekly Professional Development Sessions.
• Transform Lives: Take on challenging and meaningful work assignments while developing your technical skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience.
• Join an Inspiring Community: Form connections with a diverse nationwide intern cohort and colleagues who, inspired by their Christian faith, support children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places.