Nutrition Research Internship

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Nutrition Research Intern

Remote within the US

World Vision Internships provide a three-month opportunity for exceptional students and recent graduates ready to explore a career in the international relief and development sector. We are committed to providing interns with a meaningful learning experience where they can learn, grow, and connect with other emerging professionals passionate about our mission.

Internship Opportunity

Good health and nutrition empower children. We support over 184,000 Community Health Workers in 46 countries, providing timely counselling on healthy behaviours and building bridges to improved health and nutrition services. Our integrated approach enables caregivers, service providers, and over 300,000 faith leaders to protect, advocate for, and improve the health and nutrition of children where we work.

Join our team to promote positive child development and well-being, prevent child death, reduce illness, and improve nutrition.

What You’ll Do

Desk and Systematic Review:

• Information Gathering: Identify information sources and develop search strategies using PubMed, Google Scholar, and websites of international organizations for food-based approaches (FBA) and related topics in malnutrition prevention.
• Material Review: Retrieve and systematically review gathered materials, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from peer-reviewed journals using software such as SPSS and Excel.
• Synthesis and Documentation: Synthesize findings, assess source credibility, and document the review process comprehensively.
• Reporting: Communicate results effectively in a detailed report, including evidence, gaps, recommendations, and available tools.
• Conclusion and Recommendations: Conclude and provide actionable recommendations based on reviewed findings.

Quantitative Data Analysis for PDH Program:

• Data Cleaning: Clean quantitative data under the supervision of the Principal Investigator for the Positive Deviance/Hearth (PDH) program.
• Data Analysis Tools Utilization: Analyze data using SPSS and MS Excel to extract insights and identify trends.
• Findings Reporting: Report findings and trends derived from the data analysis process.

Why Join Us

• Exposure to Expert Guidance: Liaise with the Principal Investigator (PI)/Senior Technical Advisor (STA) for Nutrition to assist in desk and literature review on food-based approaches (FBA), infant and young child feeding counselling (IYCF), and behavior change approaches for malnutrition prevention.
• Active Participation in Project Teams: Participate in weekly calls/meetings with the STA for Nutrition and the FBA project team, gaining insights into ongoing research and project developments.
• Specialized Knowledge Acquisition: Increase knowledge in FBA, IYCF, and systematic review methodologies through practical involvement and learning sessions.
• Practical Application of Research Skills: Write a comprehensive report summarizing the systematic/desk review findings on FBA resources and publications. Analyze existing evidence, identify gaps, challenges, and formulate recommendations.
• 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• Systematic and Desk Review Expertise: Experienced in conducting systematic and desk reviews of resources and tools in nutrition-related topics, proficient in literature search and data extraction.
• Quantitative Data Handling: Skilled in quantitative data analysis using SPSS or other statistical software, as well as MS Excel for synthesizing data across studies.
• Global Health and Nutrition Knowledge: Possess knowledge of global health and nutrition issues, including cultural sensitivity when collaborating with international staff, organizations, and academic partners.
• Effective Communication and Organization: Able to organize complex ideas into coherent written narratives. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective time management abilities for independent and remote work environments.
• Responsibility and Enthusiasm: Responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic about using your God-given talents to positively impact the world.
• Commitment to our Mission: Demonstrated commitment to and alignment with the goals, mission, and vision of World Vision, embodying its values in all aspects of your work.

What You Need to Know:

Details

• 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: Master's in Public Health, Global Health, Nutritional Science, 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.
• Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available (20-40 hours/week)

Eligibility

All candidates must meet the following requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 student visa holder with valid work authorization) and possess a valid U.S. Social Security Number.
• Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week for the entire internship period: 25 January – 23 April 2027. 
• Current student or recent graduate from a graduate programme (within 2 years).
• Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith.
• Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes and a disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software on those devices.

Applicant Types Accepted:

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.