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! 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.

Prerequisites

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.

Time-period

This internship is a full-time opportunity during spring semester 2026. 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!