Save the Children
Disability Inclusion Fellow (Biotech)
Summary
Disability inclusion is a priority in Save the Children's 2019-2021 strategy, and the Disability Inclusion Fellow will provide technical management of activities designed to increase the capacity of Save the Children's international Programs staff, who support development and humanitarian programming in 120 countries. The position is designed to be half-time for a period of 6 months, with a timeframe and level of effort to be negotiated with the preferred candidate.
Responsibilities
Requirements
What's In It for You
Classification
Paid Fellow
Part-time: 16-24 hours/week
Dates: May 15-November 15, start and end dates flexible
Save the Children does NOT provide housing or transportation.
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom Save the Children is in contact. All Save the Children Representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of Child Abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children's policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of Child Abuse. All Save the Children Representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy will be treated as a serious issue.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.