WaterAid is looking for a Strategy and Policy Intern

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.