WaterAid is looking for a Strategy and Policy Intern
We are offering a great opportunity for you as an advanced degree student, who would like to combine your studies, with a practical experience in one of the world’s most prominent NGOs!
Your internship
Strategy and policy intern to the Policy, Programme and Partnerships management.
As a Strategy and Policy Intern, you will work closely with the Director of Policy, Programme and Partnerships, Head of Policy and Head of Programme. You will gain unique insight into strategic leadership, international development, governance, policy influencing, and global collaboration within the WaterAid federation.
Your tasks:
Conduct research and analysis on international development, public policy, WASH, climate, health, and related issues.
Prepare briefing notes, stakeholder mappings, and background materials for meetings, events, and strategic discussions.
Support governance and partnership processes, including board-related work and engagement with external stakeholders.
Assist in analysing and synthesising information from global WaterAid processes and cross-federation initiatives.
Contribute to strategic projects and special assignments related to policy, partnerships, advocacy, and organisational development.
You
are currently pursuing, or has recently completed, a Master's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.
have excellent analytical and research skills.
are able to synthesise complex information into clear and concise written outputs.
have strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
are highly organised.
have a strong interest in international development, sustainability, human rights, and global policy issues.
have experience in using and developing AI tools, data analysis, or digital tools to support research and decision-making.
are a curious team player that are willing, just as everyone else, to support colleagues when needed.
Prerequists
To apply for an internship with WaterAid Sweden, we prefer you to be enrolled in a course that includes an internship/work placement via an education establishment such as a university, college or vocational college, or be entitled to an internship via the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen).
We do not offer any salary or compensation during the internship.
Timeperiod
This internship is a full-time opportunity during spring semester 2025. Preferably from January until June. We’re flexible given the right candidate but our minimum required internship period is four months or 20 weeks.
Application
Apply by sending only your CV and answering our selection questions no later than November 1, 2026. We do not ask for personal letters. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. Please note that we only accept applications via our recruitment page on Teamtailor.
Read more about WaterAid on www.wateraid.se.
If you have questions about the internship, email julia.schalk@wateraid.se.
Safeguarding
At WaterAid, we take safeguarding very seriously, and we do our utmost to ensure that vulnerable youth and adults are not exposed to any form of harm or crime. In connection with recruitment, the employer therefore conducts background checks through Lexbase as well as social media.
Welcome with your application!
WaterAid
WaterAid is a not-for-profit organisation that works with passion and focus to ensure that safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work as well as having a really great time together. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Wherever you work in WaterAid and whatever job you do, you’ll be joining a global network helping people change their own lives with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
- Avdelning
- Policy och programpartnerskap
- Plats
- Stockholm
- Distansarbete
- Hybridarbete
Stockholm
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WaterAid Sverige har hög medarbetarnöjdhet och är en arbetsplats där medarbetare skattar inkludering, eget inflytande, bemötande, ledarskap, innovationskultur, samarbete med kollegor, hållbar arbetsbelastning och generell trivsel mycket högt.
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Vi har en generös hybridpolicy som gör det möjligt att skapa en bra balans mellan arbete och fritid. Vi erbjuder olika typer av kompetensutveckling och vi har en generös friskvårdspeng och en friskvårdstimme per vecka samt många olika typer av inspirerande personalaktiviteter.
Vår arbetsplats och kultur
WaterAid vill vara en arbetsplats som är attraktiv för alla, eftersom vi tror att en variation av perspektiv, erfarenheter och bakgrund gör oss ännu starkare.
Om WaterAid
WaterAid är en internationell organisation som arbetar för en värld där alla människor har tillgång till rent vatten, sanitet och hygien. Organisationen förändrar varje år miljoner människors liv genom förbättrad tillgång till rent vatten, sanitet och hygien i världens fattigaste samhällen. WaterAid samarbetar med lokala partners för hållbara och långsiktiga lösningar, och påverkar beslutsfattare att nationellt och globalt öka insatserna för att fler människor ska få hållbar tillgång till rent vatten, toaletter och hygien.
WaterAid finns i 30 länder och sedan starten 1981 har över 28,5 miljoner människor fått tillgång till rent vatten, 29 miljoner fått tillgång till toaletter och över 27,8 miljoner tillgång till hygien som ett resultat av WaterAids direkta arbete. Besök www.wateraid.se för mer information.