Millennium Challenge Corporation Internship

Deadline: October 15, 2010.

The MCC Student Volunteer Internship Program is recruiting for its Fall 2010 session. Internships are provided for students with a desire to work in the international development field and/or public sector and assignments are designed to complement the intern’s educational pursuits while meeting the expressed needs of the agency and individual MCC departments.

Fall 2010 Session: September 27, 2010 – December 17, 2010 (full and part-time)

Location: 15 vacancies – MCC Headquarters, Washington, DC

Application Period: August 16, 2010 – October 15, 2010

Salary Info: All internships are NON-PAID and considered volunteer service.

Hours: A commitment of 32-40 regularly scheduled hours per week is desirable. Some flexibility will be allowed for class schedules and other variables.

To learn more and apply for an internship, please go to: http://www.mcc.gov/pages/jobs

Social Impact – Full-time Business Development Associate

Deadline: ASAP.

About Social Impact:

Social Impact’s mission is to create dramatic improvements in the performance of organizations and programs working to enhance the social and economic wellbeing of people around the world.

SI’s unique approach-drawn from global “best practices” in managing positive social change harnesses the participation, collective knowledge and commitment of diverse groups to accomplish measurable and enduring development results.

SI provides a full range of innovative management consulting, technical assistance and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies. SI works across sectors to reduce poverty; improve health, education and the lives of women and children; promote peace and democratic governance; strengthen civil society; foster economic growth; and protect the environment.

SI’s clients include public and private aid agencies, civil society organizations and governments at various levels.

About the Position:

The Business Development Associate works under the supervision and direction of the Director, New Business Development to assist with new business development efforts in general, and to manage the development of new project proposals.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Participate actively in new business development from capture planning and bid tracking to proposal development, submission and follow-up.
• Support the development process for proposals (e.g., RFPs, RFAs, and IQC Task Orders);
• Work with technical leads on strategy, personnel, partner roles, developing M&E plans;
• Serve as a point of communication with identified partners;
• Participate in efforts to identify and recruit key staff to include in proposals.
• Contribute written materials proposals, such as staffing and management plans;
• Help coordinate and ensure compliance with strategic approaches, formats, timelines, and submission requirements.

Skills Required/ Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Experience in international development an asset;
• Very strong oral and written communication skills;
• Technical writing skills;
• Capable of independent action;
• Good computer skills: word processing, database management, and spreadsheets;
• Foreign language skills (Spanish, French) desirable.

Pay and benefits include paid leave, health insurance, IRA, and other benefits. Expected salary range $30,000 to $35,000.

Interested candidates, please forward CVs to Douglas Kerr at dkerr@socialimpact.com

No phone calls please.

World Vision – Full-time Position, Administrative Position, Integrated Programming Effectiveness

Deadline: July 28, 2010.

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.  We currently have an opening for an Administrative Assistant for the Integrated Programming Effectiveness (IPE) unit, to be based in Washington, DC.  IPE guides and supports WVI’s child-focused community development work globally.

The Integrated Programming Effectiveness (IPE) unit in the Global Centre of World Vision International is responsible for guiding and supporting World Vision’s development work globally. IPE develops and supports adoption of effective programming models, resource materials, and capacity building approaches. Overall, IPE seeks to support all World Vision offices in equipping WV staff at local level to work effectively with partners toward the sustained well-being of children within families and communities – especially the most vulnerable.

The Administrative Assistant will be a core member of the integrated programming effectiveness team, providing the critical support that enables the IPE Senior Director and all other team members to carry out their responsibilities effectively. Key areas of responsibility will include information production and management, meeting organization and documentation, monitoring of the project management system, and various human resource and financial management support functions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Project management support
  • Monitor the IPM project management system and inform team lead and members of any yellow or red flags arising so that prompt corrective action can be taken
  • Maintain overall calendar for team and all workstreams
  • Track submission of team members’ reports and, review these reports., and prepare a draft monthly management report for review by team lead and members
• Financial Support
  • Budget development and control: Support team lead and members in development of budgets; receive and review GL reports from PO Accounting, track project spending, identify areas of concern, and raise these with senior director for action
  • Processing funds transfer forms: Process approved SAs, follow up on journal entries and corrections, request PBAS commitments, process approved wire transfer and check request forms, and liaise with PO finance to ensure timely processing of consultancy contracts and other payments
  • Expense reports: Review expense reports from team members and make approval recommendation to senior director; process approved expense reports; provide assistance in preparing some team members’ expense reports
  • Facilitate streamlined processing of remote team members’ finances and identify changes needed to enhance this
• Human resources support
  • Prepare and process HR forms for team, including Personnel Action Forms
  • Maintain spreadsheet that tracks all team members’ holiday and sick leave taken; report this to WVI HR as required
  • Work with WVI support services to secure any computer equipment or additional items required by team members
• Meeting organization and documentation
  • Lead organization of logistics for team meetings and conference calls, regional meetings, and other events – including identifying venues, collecting participant travel details and arranging transport, preparing materials needed, and other tasks needed in collaboration with on-site staff
• Correspondence management
  • Maintain IPE e-mail groups on Lotus Notes
  • Maintain list of key IPE contacts across the WV partnership
  • Monitor IPE email inbox; respond to routine inquiries and forward non-routine messages to appropriate IPE team members
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Very strong verbal and written communication skills
3. High degree of proficiency in using email, MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint
4. Substantial experience in most or all of the key tasks required in the role

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
1. Positive, can-do attitude with strong inclination towards serving others and teamwork
2. Cross-cultural relational skills
3. Solutions oriented, highly organized, focused and able to set and balance multiple priorities
4. Solid experience supporting management of a complex project with multiple sub-projects
5. Demonstrated ability to solve problems constructively and effeiciently
6. Involvement in relief/development work

To Apply, please click here.

DEVEX – Full-time Position – Special Assistant and Project Associate, Office of the President

Deadline: July 31, 2010.

Description

Join an Innovative Social Enterprise Serving the International Aid & Development Community

Devex is a social enterprise serving its members – leading firms, donor agencies, and NGOs working in international development, global health and humanitarian assistance – through business information and recruiting services. We operate Devex.com, the most popular international development website. Our members include CARE, Microsoft, World Bank, UNICEF, ADB and thousands of international development professionals working around the world. Our international organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has offices in Barcelona, London, Manila, and Tokyo. Our diverse global team includes 100 professionals with experience in business, journalism, information technology, and international development.

Our team members are dedicated and enthusiastic about our mission, and have excellent academic and professional credentials with a global outlook. If this describes you, we encourage you to submit your application. We are building a team of the best-and-brightest professionals to lead this exciting social enterprise to the next level.

Special Assistant and Project Associate, Office of the President

Devex seeks an ambitious, resourceful, and organized individual with a high degree of professionalism to support the Office of the President. This position is based in Washington, DC and will require coordination among the other Devex global offices. This position will be a direct support role to the President of one of the leading social enterprises in international development. The Special Assistant and Project Associate position is half administration and half project support. The administrative component includes office management of the Devex Washington, DC office, bookkeeping, filing, and scheduling appointments. The project support component includes conducting research and surveys, writing correspondence, assisting with events, and supporting special projects of the Office of the President. The Special Assistant and Project Associate will attend meetings with and on behalf of the President as well as be involved in all aspects of the operations of Devex. This role will require close coordination with the Executive Assistant to the President as well as the entire executive leadership of Devex.

This is an entry-level position ideal for an ambitious recent graduate or someone with 1-3 years work experience. We are seeking a professional who is bright, eager, has strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing and research abilities, and a keen interest in building a business-oriented career in international development. A high attention to detail and a strong sense of personal initiative are critical to succeed in this role. Compensation is very competitive for an entry-level position, including full health benefits and performance bonus. In addition, there are career advancement opportunities within Devex based on performance,which make this an excellent entry-level position for developing a career in the international development industry.

Responsibilities:

There are two areas of responsibility for the Special Assistant and Project Associate:

• Administration
  • Work with the Executive Assistant to the President to schedule appointments, arrange travel, and manage correspondence
  • Assist with management of the Washington, DC office, including managing vendors, procuring supplies and computers, bookkeeping, and filing
  • Act as liaison to Devex accountant and support preparation of financial documents
  • Address miscellaneous administrative needs and client requests as they arise
• Project Support
  • Conduct research and surveys for projects directed by the President
  • Write professional correspondence on behalf of the President
  • Assist with events
  • Attend meetings on behalf of the President
  • Support special corporate projects and projects for Devex members

Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Talent for writing high-quality professional correspondence
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a global, multi-cultural team
• Ability to set goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced working environment
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, high attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a sense of urgency
• Facility with web technologies and strong interest in learning more

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field
• Recent graduate or 1-3 years relevant work experience
• US work authorization
• Highly capable with web research, Excel, and Powerpoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• High grade point average from a well-regarded university program
• High-level of computer literacy
• Experience with customer service
• Bookkeeping experience
• International travel or experience abroad
• Strong knowledge of international development

Application Instructions:

Click on the “Apply Now” button on the website below to send your application. You must have a well-filled out profile on Devex.com to be considered for this position. No phone calls please.

http://www.devex.com/jobs/special-assistant-and-project-associate-office-of-the-president

MSI – Project Management Paid Internship

Deadline: July 28, 2010.

Company Profile:
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management. At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work.

Position Summary:
Management Systems International (MSI) is now taking applications for its Fall Internship Program.

MSI’s Internship program is for individuals who have an interest and prior experience in international development. Interns will work in MSI’s Project Management Unit. The goal of the internship program is to allow interns to learn and grow professionally. The internship will provide each individual an opportunity to use and refine his/her own skills. MSI works to ensure that interns are well-engaged in the MSI work community.

As often as possible, we match interns with projects that best suit both their skills and interests. Internships last up to 32 hours/week and include a stipend. Applicants residing or attending school in DC are preferred. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This is a paid position.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Responsibilities:
Upon arrival at MSI, interns are given a brief orientation introducing them to some of the tools that they will need for their internship. Project Management interns are assigned to work on specific MSI projects as well as support tasks primarily focusing on logistical, contractual and financial management. Typical tasks may include:

• Tracking project financial management information;
• Research budget information;
• Reviewing field expense reports;
• Coordinating international travel arrangements;
• Basic translation of documents;
• Background research to support projects;
• Copy editing for donor reports; and,
• Database manipulation.

Qualifications:
Key skills to a successful internship at MSI are:

• Keen interest in international development;
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment;
• Diplomatic communication skills particularly by email;
• Team focused approach;
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel;
• Additional skills of interest are secondary language skills – French, Spanish, Russian or Arabic; IT/web development, training, etc.)

As often as possible, we match interns with projects that best suit both their skills and interests. Internships require a commitment up to 32 hours/week. Applicants residing or attending school in DC are preferred. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This is a paid position.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Application Instructions:

To apply, click here.

AED Paid Internship – PreSTEP Pakistan

Deadline: Rolling.

AED is a nonprofit organization working globally to improve education, health, civil society and economic development–the foundation of thriving societies.

In collaboration with local and national partners, AED fosters sustainable results through practical, comprehensive approaches to social and economic challenges. AED implements more than 250 programs serving people in all 50 U.S. states and more than 150 countries.

Project Summary:

This position supports the training activities within the Pre-Service Teacher Education (Pre-STEP) program in Pakistan. Pre-STEP is a five year effort implemented by the Academy for Educational Development (AED) and sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Pre-STEP has three objectives: 1) to develop improved systems and policies that support teachers, teacher educators, and education managers; 2) to support HEC and MOE teacher institutes to develop, revise, evaluate and finalize elements of pre-service teacher education degrees; and 3) to develop a plan to implement new curiculum for new and existing teachers.

The overall objective of Pre-STEP is improvement of classroom reaching throughout the education system of Pakistan. Under pre-STEP, AED provides technical assistance (such as needs assessments and training plans), performance improvement planning, and placement and monitoring for training (US-based, third country and in-country). The training can be short-term off the shelf programs, tailored short-term training, or academic training.

Position Summary:

The intern will provide daily support to the Program Specialists in the administration of the academic training component of the Pre-STEP program. In particular, the intern will assist the Program Specialists in placement of program participants into appropriate graduate school programs.

Essential Job Functions:

The intern will be given the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the administration and management of a USAID funded participant training program.
Specific tasks will include:

• Research graduate programs in the field of education and apply program participants to appropriate graduate programs that meet their training needs and the needs of the program;
• Assist with various monitoring activities of current program participants;
• Perform other administrative duties and supportive tasks as needed.

Experience:

1 year(s) of relevant experience required. Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program preferred.

Skills:

• Must be able to use/perform the following: WordPerfect / MS Word, Lotus / Excel, Database, Language Arts, Typing, Data Entry, Filing
• Excellent computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets, and databases;
  Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks within deadlines, excellent time management;
• Excellent verbal and written English skills;
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills and experience working with a foreign culture preferred;
• Willingness to assume responsibility, take initiative, be flexible, and be an activie team member.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.aed.org/Employment/AED-Current-Openings.html and enter in Job Reference Number JB10206.

For additional information, visit our website at http://www.aed.org.

USAID Volunteer Student Internships

Deadline: Rolling.

The basic qualifying factors to be eligible to participate in this program are:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Current Enrollment in a College or University;
• A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0

Volunteer Student Intern vacancies are posted on this site when opportunities are available. Please review the vacancies along with additional qualifications and apply to any that interest you by e-mailing the contact person(s) listed. Send a resume, cover letter of your interest and possible dates of involvement.

NOTICE: Student vacancies are advertised as they become available. If no vacancies are listed, then there are no vacancies. Please continue to check the website for open vacancies.

United States Institute of Peace – Research Assistant Program

Deadline: Rolling.

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help:

• Prevent and resolve violent international conflicts
• Promote post-conflict stability and development
• Increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide

USIP Research Assistants (RAs) provide support on a variety of tasks and projects. They are paid between $10-14 per hour and work an average of 20 hours per week.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to fill program needs. The majority of RAs are hired to work one-on-one with Jennings Randolph Senior Fellows for ten months beginning in October. Interviews begin for these and other RA positions one to two months before the anticipated start date.

Shira Lowinger is the manager of the JR Research Assistants Program.

IMPORTANT
Only full-time students from universities belonging to the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area (CUWMA) can be considered for these openings. CUWMA members include: American University, the Catholic University of America, Corcoran College of Art and Design, Gallaudet University, Georgetown University, George Mason University, The George Washington University, Marymount University, National Defense Intelligence College, National Defense University, Southeastern University, Trinity University, University of the District of Columbia, Howard University, the University of Maryland at College Park.

How to Apply:

Students from a Consortium member university who wish to apply to be a research assistant at USIP should consult the list of current openings below and submit the following application materials:

1. A cover letter stating which position is of interest to you;
2. A copy of your resume; and
3. A brief writing sample demonstrating your research and writing ability.

Current Openings:

1. GRANTS: Middle East Projects Grants
   • Looking to hire in April or May 2010
   • Assist Grants program with applications related to the Middle East, specifically in Iraq. The grant-making in Iraq focuses on promoting inter-communal tolerance and conflict resolution capacity through the development of education and training initiatives by Iraqi civil society organizations; empowering marginalized and disadvantaged groups—especially women, minorities, the disabled, and rural communities—to make positive contributions to political and conflict management processes in Iraq; and promoting transitional justice initiatives in Iraq through education and training.  Advanced Arabic skills required. 
2. GRANTS: Annual Grant Competition and Grantmaking in Africa
   • Looking to hire in August 2010
   • Assist the Grant Program with applications related to its Annual Grant Competition and its Priority Grantmaking in Sudan. The Annual Grant Competition supports projects focused on preventing, managing, and resolving violent conflict and promoting post-conflict peacebuilding internationally. 
   • Contact: Shira Lowinger, slowinger@usip.org 
3. MEDIA, CONFLICT, AND PEACEBUILDING
   1. Looking to hire immediately
   • Assist the Media, Conflict, and Peacebuilding program with a variety of projects, ranging from supporting the development of the Peace Media Clearinghouse (http://peacemedia.usip.org/) to conducting research, organizing materials, fact-checking, editing, providing notes from meetings and limited administrative tasks. Successful applicants will possess  a good understanding of peacebuilding media, along with strong experience using social media networks and developing, managing, or marketing a successful website. (Proven search engine optimization skill a huge plus!)
   • Contact: Christopher Neu, cneu@usip.org
4. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PEACEBUILDING
   • Looking to hire immediately. Position will last through the month of August, 2010, with a possibility of extension.
   • Assist the Center of Innovation for Science, Technology, and Peacebuilding with help on an initiative that looks into the use of digital tools (mobile phones, social networks, blogs, etc.) for peacebuilding. Tasks include research, writing, and logistical help for events. This is a 20 hours/ week position. Successful applicants will possess a good understanding of digital technology tools and their role in conflict resolution, development, and humanitarian sectors; excellent research, writing (in English), and critical thinking skills; creativity, good inter-personal skills, and the ability to work well with a team in time-crunch situations; specific knowledge of post-conflict reconstruction in Afghanistan a plus.
   • Contact: Anand Varghese, avarghese1@usip.org
5. EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTER/DOMESTIC
   • Looking to hire immediately
   • Assist the Education and Training Center/Domestic with several projects, ranging from supporting the courses in the Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding to conducting research for the development of educational materials. The position is ideal for students majoring in International Affairs/Relations, Conflict Resolution, or a related field. The Research Assistant will primarily provide research and logistical support to course developers on topics ranging from negotiation and mediation to post-conflict peace operations as well as design case studies, exercises, and simulations for use by course participants. A successful applicant will possess strong writing skills, proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint, self-motivation, and the ability to manage several projects at the same time. 
   • Contact: Annie Davies, adavies@usip.org
6. PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS – Video and Audio Editor
   • Looking to hire immediately
   • The Public Affairs and Communications team at the United States Institute of Peace seeks a part-time multimedia specialist who will work primarily on post-production video and audio projects. Sample videos are online athttp://www.usip.org/newsroom/multimedia/video-gallery - some are produced interviews; others simply require branding of event footage. Candidates must have experience working with Final Cut Pro system and understand Codec compression ratios, as well as streaming video for the Internet.  Candidates should also be able to edit and mix audio using Logic for Mac. Interest or experience in media, communications and/or international affairs preferred.
   • Contact: Shira Lowinger, slowinger@usip.org
7. PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Part-time Writer
   • Looking to hire immediately.
   • The U.S. Institute of Peace is seeking a part-time writer who can cover the many events and meetings at the Institute, as well as activities involving our grantees, our field operations around the world, and the work underway at our offices in Afghanistan and Iraq.  The ideal candidate will act as an internal wire reporter, writing a weekly internal newsletter of what’s going on at the Institute, summaries of our events for the USIP Web site, and other assignments as needed. Event summaries will total around 500 words; other assignments can vary from 200 shorts to possible feature stories of 1,200 words.  The candidate will be a strong writer, with a proven ability to turn around copy in a quick, yet accurate, manner and proven ability to juggle multiple stories at once.
   •  Contact: Shira Lowinger, slowinger@usip.org
8. HUMAN RESOURCES
   • Looking to hire immediately
   • This position is ideal for someone who is majoring in Human Resources and would like exposure to the Recruitment side of HR. The Research Assistant will assist Recruitment with administration of the day-to-day functions and duties of the department. The Research Assistant will create a filing system for resumes, attach resumes to open and closed positions, print resumes, disposition resumes for current positions, and reserve rooms for interviews. 
   •  Contact: Shira Lowinger, slowinger@usip.org

For further information on Research Assistant Opportunities contact:

Shira Lowinger
Manager of the Research Assistant Program
E-mail: slowinger@usip.org

DAI Internship – Project Management, Afghanistan

Deadline: Rolling.

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

Job Description:

The Afghanistan Team is seeking a well-organized, self-motivated Project Management Intern to support the daily administration of several large programs in Afghanistan. Tasks to be undertaken include:

• Investigate and resolve project non-billable expenses.
• Update and maintain invoice tracking system in TAMIS database.
• Audit project files to ensure compliance with DAI record retention policies.
• Catalogue documents to be sent to storage.
• Upload deliverables to DAI Portal Project Spaces.
• Assist Project Coordinators with other duties as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program with major in international relations, development, or related field;
• Prior office work experience;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and deadline-oriented;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Knowledge of a foreign language desirable;
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, Internet.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

TO APPLY: Apply online here.

DAI Internship – Internal Audit

Deadline: Rolling.

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

Job Description:

• Assist in the Internal Audit department in the following areas:
• Assist with the internal auditors with the preparation of upcoming field audits,
• Assist the compliance manager with preparation and coordination of efforts for DCAA auditors requests,
• Assist with planning and conducting spot audits of backup documents for the projects,
• Assist in the review pertinent project documents necessary for detecting the existence of an audit trail for all records;
• Assist in filing and the maintenance of the internal audit fieldwork paper work records;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Education: A student who is perusing a degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.

Skills, Knowledge, and Other Requirements:

• Very strong analytical and writing skills.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial practices and procedure.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Suite.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

TO APPLY: Apply online here.

DAI Internship – Internal Communications

Deadline: Rolling.

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

Job Description:

The Internal Communications Intern is responsible for assisting the Internal Communications department in developing and executing the Company’s internal communication activities. Specifically, the Intern will provide assistance in the following areas:

• Planning and executing corporate events.
• Writing, editing, and posting internal announcements to the corporate intranet.
• Producing articles for internal and customer newsletters.
• Supporting video and podcast productions; assist in the editing and management of corporate videos.
• Assist in drafting internal communications pieces including presentations, memos and Q&A documents.
• Assist in planning corporate events for the Company’s 40th Anniversary
• Assist with the updating of corporate e-mail lists.
• Organizing the department’s network folders and office files.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Completion of at least junior year of college with major in communications, public relations, business administration, or related field;
• Prior office work experience;
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and writing skills – a writing test will be administered at the time of the interview;
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated flexibility in a fast-paced, creative environment;
• Reliability in meeting deadlines;
• Proficient in video-editing;
• Knowledge of MS SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Social Media platforms;
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

TO APPLY: Apply online here.

State Department Fall 2010 Internship

Deadline: March 4, 2010.

At the U.S. Department of State, we like to say we’re the face of America to the world. As an intern, you will be, too. Some of our students work in Washington, DC, and others have the opportunity to work at an embassy overseas. Positions are both paid and unpaid, and many are available during spring, summer or fall.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a student in good academic standing in order to be eligible. Please read the vacancy announcement for all eligibility requirements.

For more information and to begin your application, please click here.

Summer 2010 Global Development Policy Internship–Women Thrive Worldwide

Deadline: March 15.

Women Thrive Worldwide (formerly Women’s Edge Coalition) develops, shapes, and advocates for U.S. policies that foster economic opportunity for women living in poverty around the world. We focus on making U.S. international assistance and trade programs prioritize women. Women Thrive Worldwide brings together a diverse coalition of over 50 organizations and 30,000 individuals united in the belief that women are the key to ending global poverty and that empowering them is not only right, but also the most effective long-term solution to world poverty.

Women Thrive Worldwide has researched and developed several initiatives including the GAINS for Women and Girls Act, the Trade Impact Review, the Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive (GROWTH) Act, the International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) and the Women, Faith and Development Alliance (WFDA).

Women Thrive Worldwide’s Policy and Government Affairs Department, which includes the Global Development and Global Trade programs, works to ensure that the benefits of U.S. international assistance reach both women and men in developing countries. We do this by raising awareness about women’s roles in development and in their economies among policymakers in Congress and in the Administration; with other members of the development community; and with the general public. Women Thrive Worldwide actively works to increase, monitor, and provide accountability on the U.S. Government’s investment in international assistance programs, especially programs that invest in women and girls, and particularly through indigenous women’s organizations abroad. Our goal is to ensure that U.S. international assistance creates opportunities for women so that their potential is fully tapped for reducing poverty and helping countries develop economically.

The Global Development Policy program seeks an enthusiastic intern for Fall 2009. Specific duties of the Global Development Policy intern include:

• Researching and drafting advocacy materials on gender, women’s poverty, and women’s empowerment in international development programming
• Organizing Women Thrive Worldwide’s members for meetings with Congress
• Organizing and attending coalition meetings for various initiatives
• Tracking current legislation
• Database management of coalition partners
• Helping with small administrative tasks, as needed

Current projects that interns may be involved in include:

• Foreign Aid Reform: Women Thrive Worldwide is working collaboratively with the NGO community and Congress to ensure efforts to modernize U.S. foreign assistance incorporate strategies to meet women’s needs and priorities. Activities will include research on relevant issues, attending external and internal meetings, drafting campaign materials, reaching out to Congressional offices and the new Administration, and coordinating with Thrive coalition partners.
• Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive (GROWTH) Act Campaign: Women Thrive Worldwide has launched a campaign to increase support for women’s economic opportunity around the world. Activities will include research on relevant issues, reaching out to Congressional offices and organizations to garner additional support for the campaign, and coordinating with organizational partners on increasing support for the initiative.
• Campaign to End Gender-Based Violence through U.S. Leadership: Women Thrive Worldwide, together with the Family Violence Prevention Fund and Amnesty International USA, and its coalition partners, has launched a campaign to significantly increase U.S. activities to eliminate gender-based violence as part of U.S. international assistance programs. Activities will include research on relevant issues, drafting campaign materials, helping to organize coalition meetings, reaching out to Congressional offices, and coordinating with coalition partners.

All of Women Thrive Worldwide’s internships require:

• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Excellent research skills
• Strong interest in international development economics and/or political organizing for international women’s issues
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated work style with high level of attention to detail
• Interest and/or course work in international economics, development, and women’s issues
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and database management
• Experience with Congress is a plus

Time Commitment: Minimum 20 hours per week starting mid/late May through mid August

Women Thrive Worldwide has had much success with many interns. You will learn a lot and get a great reference. We invest a lot in our interns and you will have a high degree of responsibility and very high level of involvement in the organization. This internship is unpaid. However, Women Thrive Worldwide will reimburse reasonable daily transportation costs.

To apply, please send:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 2-3 page writing sample
• Contact information for 3 professional/academic references (including name of reference, organization, nature of relationship, email and phone number)

TO: Lara Pukatch, Manager, Policy and Government Affairs, lpukatch@womenthrive.org or mail hard copy to:
Women Thrive Worldwide
Attn: Lara Pukatch
1825 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20009.

No phone calls/faxes please. Be sure to mention “Global Development Policy Internship” on the application. Please note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Atlantic Council Internship

Deadline: Rolling.

The Atlantic Council promotes constructive U.S. leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic community in meeting the international challenges of the 21st century.

Job Description:
Supporting the Global Business and Economics program at this fast-growing and dynamic policy think tank. Individual should be interested in transatlantic business and economic relations, including the cooperation of the U.S. and Europe in leading the global community on essential issues such as the global financial crisis, the future of globalization, the green economy, and food security in the developing world. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in working with data.

To apply, please submit cover letter and 1-page resume to James O’Connor at joconnor@acus.org