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.

Treasury Department Internship – Office of Economic Policy

Deadline: July 9, 2010.

The Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department is currently looking for college students interested in Economics, Finance, or Public Policy for our Fall 2010 internship program.  Our program runs year round with three sessions:  January through May, May through August, and September through December.  Our program is about substance.  Interns are generally assigned a long-term research project as well as smaller projects.  They are also expected to attend Congressional Hearings and think tank lectures and presentations and summarize these events for the Assistant Secretary and other senior level economists.  Candidates should have strong writing skills, be able to work independently, be well organized and highly motivated.  Interns are expected to work between 32 and 40 hours a week.  There is some flexibility in the work hours if you are taking classes while in D.C.  Our intern positions are unpaid.  We do provide a subway subsidy to help defray commuting expenses.

If you are interested in applying, submit your resume (with your GPA included), a copy of your transcript (unofficial will suffice), two writing samples and three references to Christine.Devlin@do.treas.gov.  Applications are due July 9, 2010.  U.S. citizenship required.  For further information, please contact Christine Devlin, Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department, 202-622-2200.

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – Full-time Position, Program Coordinator, Global Technical Policy

Deadline: July 3, 2010.

Company Profile

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. We’re working in 17 countries around the world to provide HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for women, children, and families—with a mission to eliminate pediatric AIDS.

Job Description

Reporting to the Global Technical Policy Unit Director, the Program Coordinator will be a key contributor to the coordination and execution of a program that strengthens the technical underpinnings of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (the Foundation) and promotes awareness of Foundation activities and programs to diverse internal and external audiences.

In collaboration with other team members within the Global Technical Policy Unit and other US- and non-US-based staff, the Program Coordinator will contribute to a team that provides technical leadership, technical assistance/capacity-building to country teams and other units of the Foundation, and also researches, prepares, and edits a variety of technical publications (position papers, program briefs, best practices/lessons learnt documents, peer-reviewed publications, technical guidelines, tools, and other documents and materials).In conjunction with other US- and non-US-based staff, the Program Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Foundation and non-Foundation technical meetings, including planning content and logistical oversight/management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Program Director and Global Technical Policy (GTP) Unit staff.
• Work with technical staff to contribute to new and ongoing projects.
• Research and prepare relevant materials for internal and external meetings with staff, sponsors, U.S. Government donors, potential donors, and other key groups or individuals.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and conference calls; participate and/or take notes on a routine basis.
• Maintain GTP Unit electronic and paper files.
• Collaborate on planning and coordinating team retreats.
• Prepare and/or finalize PowerPoint presentations and related materials for Director and/or unit staff, as requested.
• Engage with field-based technical staff, Country Directors, and other research and program implementation staff in line with defined projects.
• Coordinate Foundation technical exchange meetings and technical content/agenda for global meetings to share information and document lessons learnt.
• Coordinate teams to support Foundation presence at international meetings and conferences, including meetings convened by the Foundation.
• Assist with travel arrangements for the Director and/or unit staff, as needed.
• Provide backup for other program coordinators and technical officers, as assigned by the Director, on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, take initiative and follow-through.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with people of different backgrounds and points of view;
• Capacity to effectively deal with multiple concurrent projects
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are required; pleasant, flexible, and efficient communicator by phone and email.
• Strong and demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Familiarity and interest in Public Health or related field highly desired.

To apply, click here.

FINCA – Executive Initiatives Internship

Deadline: August 2, 2010.

About FINCA

The mission of FINCA International is to provide financial services to the world’s lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets and improve their standard of living.

The vision of FINCA International is to be a global microfinance network collectively serving more low-income entrepreneurs than any other MFI while operating on commercial principles of performance and sustainability.

Description

FINCA International is currently looking for an Executive Initiatives Intern. This is an unpaid opportunity, preferably for 6 months starting in September 2010, which requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours a week (full time preferred).

Working closely with FINCA staff, the Executive Initiatives Intern will support the Executive Initiatives Group across a number of strategic planning priority initiatives. The Executive Initiatives intern will take an active role in the following initiatives:

• Research and analysis of best practices in the microfinance industry,
• Update and development of Competitive Analysis model,
• Assistance with development, update and analysis of annual Affiliate Operating Plan tool,
• Logistical and technical support of high priority Executive Initiatives projects,
• Other special projects as assigned,
• Some administrative assistance may be required.

Ideal profile:

• MBA or Graduate Program candidate (highly qualified undergraduate seniors and recent college graduates may also apply),
• Excellent communication skills, especially writing and editing,
• Exceptional research skills and experience with major research project, thesis, etc.,
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis skills,
• Extensive computer skills (specifically, intermediate Excel proficiency and experience with Visio highly desirable),
• Interest in and knowledge of microfinance, finance and development issues,
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and complete projects by deadline,
• Detail-oriented,
• Ability to take initiative and work independently,
• International experience is beneficial,
• Fluency in a second language is highly desirable: Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic or Dari are preferred.

To apply, click here.

FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FINCA Internship – Direct Marketing Analyst

Deadline: August 2, 2010.

About FINCA

The mission of FINCA International is to provide financial services to the world’s lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets and improve their standard of living.

The vision of FINCA International is to be a global microfinance network collectively serving more low-income entrepreneurs than any other MFI while operating on commercial principles of performance and sustainability.

Description

FINCA International is looking for a Direct Marketing Analyst intern who will assist with data input, list and report generation, database maintenance and donor requests. This unpaid internship will provide a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the most widely used fundraising tool on the market. This opportunity is available starting August 15. 2010 for a minimum of 5 month period and requires at least 10-hour commitment a week.

Ideal Candidate:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Strong numerical and analytical skills,
• High degree of computer literacy; strong competence in all MS Office applications, especially Excel and Access,
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and complete projects by deadline,
• Attention to detail,
• Fluent English.

To apply, click here.

FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Clinton Foundation – Full-time Position, Scheduling Correspondence Assistant

Deadline: July 17, 2010

About the Clinton Foundation:

The William J. Clinton Foundation focuses on worldwide issues that demand urgent action, solutions, and measurable results — global climate change, HIV/AIDS in the developing world, childhood obesity and economic opportunity in the United States, and economic development in Africa and Latin America.

Overview:

The primary purpose of the Scheduling Correspondence Assistant is to ensure that all of President Clinton’s incoming invitations and meeting requests are properly managed. This person ensures that we respond to all inquiries by either turning down President Clinton’s attendance or facilitating the acceptance of certain events and meetings. The Scheduling Correspondence Assistant is also responsible for ensuring that all invitations are properly databased and filed for future reference.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the scheduling phone line, email and mailbox.
• Prepare lists of relevant invitations for the review of senior staff at the Clinton Foundation and work with senior staff on invitations that pertain to their departments and initiatives.
• Respond to all invitations in writing or over the phone.
• Coordinate President Clinton’s letters and videos with other departments throughout the Clinton Foundation.
• Oversee the Scheduling Department interns.
• Maintain the scheduling databases and files.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree preferred
• Some administrative work experience preferred
• General understanding of the Foundation’s work and of President Clinton’s legacy.
• High level of judgment, discretion and tact when interacting with people who have invited President Clinton to various events.
• Ability to effectively direct 2 interns in order to maximize their efficiency and provide them with a rewarding internship.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to easily interact with others, especially members of senior staff.

Work Conditions:

• Significant computer work, which may require repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting, and sustained visual and mental applications.
• Occasional lifting, bending, pulling, collating, and filing, some of which could be heavy (>15 lbs) or require the use of carts.

This position is overtime eligible.

William J. Clinton Foundation & Office of President Clinton are Equal Opportunity Employers.

To apply, please click here.

Futures Group – Full-time Position – Business Development Associate

Deadline: July 3, 2010.

Company Profile

Established in 1971, Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. We assist governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Position Summary

Futures Group is seeking a Business Development Associate with entry-level experience (1-2 years), to be based out of our Washington DC office. The Business Development Associate will be a member of the BD Department supporting the business development efforts of the two Centers of Excellence at Futures Group. The successful candidate helps to take an opportunity through the pipeline from identification to submission. S/He focuses on overall planning, writing select proposal/pre-proposal pieces, and coordinating the internal team and partner inputs for bid efforts, and also assists in broader bid preparation and production aspects.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Coordination
  • Works closely with capture managers to successfully coordinate and manage major proposal efforts, including identification of needed proposal team members, timeline and action planning, and management of proposal component folders/files
  • Helps facilitate evolution of proposal strategy, such as competitive analysis, developing win themes and technical approach, visioning needed personnel, and selecting teaming partners
  • Guides proposal team through necessary unit-level and corporate bid reviews and protocols, and bid decisions
  • Helps ensure vital flow of communication and task management between Centers, capture manager, Contracts Department, Operations Department, and other parties involved in the proposal process
  • Performs analysis of RFP/A requirements and has lead or supportive responsibility for coordinating select proposals (including preparation of outlines, tailored checklists, instructions, and templates)
  • Oversees or supports final technical and cost proposal production
  • In close coordination with Operations/Contracts Departments, helps support cost/business proposal development as appropriate

• Writing / Editing
  • Writes expressions of interest, corporate capability statements, personnel and management sections, past performance references, biographical sketches and other proposal components; strategically enhances/positions resume content

• • Edits and coordinates technical proposal sections as they develop (including managing file traffic/turnaround time, and close liaison with technical staff)
  • Reviews and edits submissions from partners, ensuring their inputs meet specified requirements and expected level of quality

• Other Key Job Aspects
  • Carries out business intelligence research to help position company/guide strategic planning; Researches and analyzes funding trends among key donors/clients
  • Maintains timely data on pipeline and helps with upkeep of system and corporate knowledge base
  • Supports liaison with and efforts to build positive relationships with other international development organizations and a range of international donors
  • Develops depth of understanding of center staff and projects, and helps facilitate proactive and responsive business development department support
  • Provides support to marketing collateral development

Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities (required & preferred)

• Previous experience in proposal development and USAID/other international donors required
• Proven ability to successfully manage the full proposal development process
• Demonstrated organizational and writing skills and attention to detail are essential
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines and with multiple/simultaneous bid efforts
• Background in international health or related field preferred
• Languages a plus
• Master’s preferred and/or comparable experience

To respond to this position, please email your resume and cover letter to <a href=”mailto:careers@futuresgroup.com”>careers@futuresgroup.com</a> or with the title of the position in the subject line of your email. Thank you!

For more information on our company, please review our website: www.futuresgroup.com

Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

PSI Paid Internship – Corporate Marketing & Communications

Deadline: August 24, 2010.

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, with a mission to measurably improve the health of poor and vulnerable people in the developing world by influencing their behavior, principally through social marketing of family planning and health products and services, and health communications. PSI has programs in more than 60 countries and works in malaria, HIV, reproductive health, child survival, and tuberculosis. PSI’s core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org

PSI seeks candidates for the position of Intern to support the Corporate Marketing and Communications Department in its internal and external relations activities. The intern will have a variety of administrative responsibilities within the department and must be able to prioritize effectively and efficiently. The position requires flexibility and willingness to assume varied duties and projects. PSI offers a dynamic, creative and progressive work environment. This position is open for a 6 month contract and requires a dedicated candidate who is a fast learner and will be invested in PSI and the Corporate Marketing and Communications Department. This internship position is based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the Communications Assistant. This is a paid position. The ideal candidate will work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administrative tasks such as reconciling corporate credit cards, organizing reimbursements, faxing, scanning, photocopying, CD/DVD production and various general staff support as needed
• Formatting and organizing itineraries and briefing books for staff trips or meetings
• Various tasks related to Impact, the magazine of PSI, including updating distribution lists, mailing final product to country platforms and basic copy editing
• Updating and maintaining contact database
• Working closely with the Creative Services Assistant to implement, manage and maintain PSI’s media library
• Assist with donor acknowledgement process
• Occasional research and/or proofreading for various written projects
• Manage email accounts for ‘+’info’+'@’+'psi.org’+’
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• Responding to internal and external requests for information as needed
• Logistical support around major conferences, meetings and trips
• Additional responsibility as appropriate

Qualifications:

• Prefer an undergraduate or recent graduate with a background in communications/media relations or marketing with a strong interest in development and/or global health
• Must have past administrative experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office application, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Adobe and InDesign a plus)
• Foreign language skills preferred
• Fluency in English

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and administrative skills with special attention to detail; proven ability to manage large workloads and organize work efficiently with minimal supervision; ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks within deadlines; demonstrated willingness and ability to work independently and on a team in a cooperative, problem-solving capacity; numerical literacy; and research experience. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in international health & development issues.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume/CV to info@psi.org with “Communications Intern” in the subject line.

No phone calls please.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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

FINCA – Temporary Full-time Position

Deadline: ASAP. Open until filled.

About FINCA

The mission of FINCA International is to provide financial services to the world’s lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets and improve their standard of living.

The vision of FINCA International is to be a global microfinance network collectively serving more low-income entrepreneurs than any other MFI while operating on commercial principles of performance and sustainability.

Description

FINCA International is looking for a talented Administrative Assistant to work in the executive offices for the next three months. Working closely with the Executive Associate, the Executive Office Administrative Assistant will support the Executive Office across a number of priority initiatives. Executive Office Administrative Temp responsibilities include support of general day to day office management and administrative functions. The Executive Office Administrative temp will take an active role in the following initiatives:

• Maintenance of institutional calendar
• Assistance with scheduling meetings on behalf of Executive Office i.e. interviews, Management Team and Affiliate board meetings, etc.
• Coordination of travel arrangements for staff
• Preparation and processing of team financial reports and forms
• Administrative and logistical support for meetings and workshops
• Assistance with Performance Evaluation process and data entry
• Management of records-maintenance and update soft and hard copy files
• Assistance with coordination of policy administration i.e. development of Policy transcripts
• Assistance with update and production of 2011 Affiliate General Policies Manual
• Logistical and technical support of other ad hoc tasks and high priority Executive Office projects

Knowledge and Education

• BA
• Fluency in a second language is highly desirable: Spanish, French, or Russian are preferred

Job Skills

• Excellent communication skills, especially writing and editing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive and professional attitude
• Exceptional research skills or experience with major research project, thesis, etc.
• Extensive computer skills (MS Word and Excel)
• Interest in and knowledge of microfinance, finance and development issues
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and complete projects by deadline
• Detail oriented
• Ability to take initiative and work independently

Exposure

• International experience is beneficial

To Apply

Apply online at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FINCA&cws=1&rid=608

Vital Voices – Full-time Position, Program Assistant, Middle East and North Africa

Deadline: July 6, 2010.

Vital Voices Global Partnership, an international, Washington-based, non-partisan nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women’s progress in building democracies, strong economies and defending women’s human rights, seeks a Program Assistant.

This position will support the implementation of two major Vital Voices programs, supported by the Middle East Partnership Initiative. The selected candidate will join an exciting team at Vital Voices that is implementing public private partnerships and a regional businesswomen’s network in the MENA region. These programs are designed to empower businesswomen, community leaders and government employees to support women’s progress in the region. The MENA Businesswomen’s Network is a partnership among regional businesswomen’s organizations, Vital Voices and the U.S. Department of State that aims to build a network of businesswomen in MENA in order to expand the number of women in business, to increase the value of their businesses, to advance the role of women in society, and to promote a regional culture of women’s entrepreneurship. The Public-Private Partnership Program seeks to build innovative models of partnership between NGOS, the private sector and government to address pressing social issues such as family violence and breast cancer.

The Program Assistant is responsible for:

• Providing programmatic, administrative, and logistical support for the development, execution and follow-up on program activities.
• Assisting with the research and writing of country reports, program summaries and overviews, website and newsletter content.
• Drafting and editing program materials, including proposals for funding.
• Creating and maintaining a working, integrated electronic and hardcopy filing system for correspondence and other records.
• Coordinating calendar, scheduling appointments and providing assistance to the MENA Director and other team members as needed.
• Working with the Vital Voices Finance team to process invoices, expense reports and track budgets.
• Working with existing US and international partners, and cultivating new relationships and networks relating to project work.
• Hiring and managing interns for the MENA team

Qualifications:

• Arabic and/or French language skills highly desirable
• Minimum two years experience as Administrative Assistant or equivalent position in the non-profit or business sector
• Bachelors Degree in international relations, business or a related field required
• Specific knowledge and experience working on the Middle East, women’s issues and/or business development and public-private partnerships
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity required, travel or professional experience in the Middle East and/or North Africa a plus
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and editing skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Publisher required)
• Basic web design skills (Advanced skills a plus)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Motivation to independently pursue professional development activities

This position is based in Washington, DC and some international travel may be required. For more information about Vital Voices Global Partnership, please visit our web site at: www.vitalvoices.org.

To apply: Please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, a writing sample of no more than three pages, and two references with contact information to MENApaapp@vitalvoices.org by July 6, 2010.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply early. No phone calls, please.

CNFA – Fall 2010 Full-time Paid Internships

Deadline: July 17, 2010.

Please find a summary below of 5 Fall internships with CNFA, an international development organization in Washington, DC specializing in agribusiness development.

The internships run from August 30^th – December 30^th and are 40hrs per week.  Interns are given a $1500/month stipend, and 3 paid vacation days.

Please apply through the CNFA website at www.cnfa.org/employment/job-opportunities/. A complete application includes a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample (< 3 pgs), and letter of recommendation.

About CNFA:

CNFA was founded on the principle that empowering people economically gives them the tools and confidence they need to change their lives. We are committed to providing economic opportunities to entrepreneurs in developing countries, where far too many people live in poverty and enterprises often fail simply because they do not have the tools they need to succeed.

1) Farmer-to-Farmer Program Internship

Under supervision of the Program Director, the Farmer-to-Farmer (FTF) Intern assists in implementing and monitoring the FTF programs in Southern Africa, East Africa, Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia, funded
by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Specific responsibilities include:

• Attend and participate in CNFA staff meetings related to FTF implementation, program strategy and new project opportunities
• Review and edit program documents as necessary, including drafting program reports to USAID and reviewing, editing and providing guidance to field offices on program documents
• Responsible for producing a quarterly newsletter highlighting the FtF program achievements distributed to USAID, partners, potential partners, and our volunteer network
• Assist in recruiting, briefing, and debriefing of high-quality volunteers to fill FtF yearly quotas
• Arrange logistics for volunteers undertaking training assignments abroad (e.g.  travel arrangements, visits to embassies for visa processing, etc.)
• Provide research support for proposal development

Additional qualifications for this position:

• Database management skills
• Experience producing communication materials such as newsletters, press releases, etc
• Recruiting or logistical support experience a plus although not required

2) Global Programs Support Internship

Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President for Programs and several Program Officers, the GPS Intern assists in backstopping CNFA’s economic and enterprise development projects in Central & Eastern Europe,
Central Asia, countries throughout Africa and the Caribbean.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Backstop all aspects of USAID and AGRA agricultural programs throughout Africa, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe
• Facilitate communications between Regional field offices and the CNFA-DC headquarters through conference calls, correspondence, and contact lists
• Review, edit and translate (given the necessary skill set) program documents, including all types of reports submitted to home office from the field
• Research various features of existing programs and new business; participate in discussions of program strategy and the field of international development
• Arrange international travel logistics for program officers and consultants with regard to plane, hotel, and embassy visits to obtain visas
• Assist in the implementation of internal and donor Monitoring & Evaluation to track key program indicators

Additional qualifications for this position:

• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask
• Admin background and interest in program management
• Strong research skills, experience with both qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Advanced language skills may also be beneficial

3) New Business Development Internship

Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Program Development and the Recruiting Specialist, the NBD Intern provides assistance in country and sector research, proposal development and consultant recruiting.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Work with senior management in creation of development proposals including country and sector research, technical writing and editing, and administrative, graphics and production support
• Track opportunities with key funding agencies including USAID, MCC and USDA
• Work with the Recruitment Specialist on the recruitment of agribusiness experts and local staff for proposals as well as ongoing program needs

Additional qualifications for this position:

• Strong research and writing skills
• Excellent computer skills, especially in formatting, graphs, diagrams and tables
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

4) Operations and Compliance (OC) Internship

Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President for Operations and Compliance, the OC Intern provides administrative and operational support to CNFA’s program operations and finance department with regard to CNFA’s
overseas and Washington offices.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist with project management, including compliance monitoring, subcontract development and monitoring, and expense, inventory and grant tracking for projects around the world
• Assist the Operations and Compliance staff with tasks such as filing, scanning, shredding and other miscellaneous jobs
• Manage Headquarters’ office inventory and supply ordering
• Undertake occasional trips for office supplies or other errands as necessary
• Assist other departments in areas of interest as time allows

Additional qualifications for this position:

• Data entry and office administration background
• Extreme attention to detail
• Major in Business, Economics, Accounting or similar

5) Communications and Marketing (COM) Internship

Under the supervision of the Director of Communications and Marketing and the Executive Projects Officer, the Communications and Marketing Intern provides assistance in writing, editing, and general communications
tasks.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Collecting and editing news and success stories from the field for use in a variety of purposes and for a variety of audiences
• Interviewing returned volunteers from the field and writing press releases for distribution and follow up with relevant local media
• Providing website support both technical and editorial, updating content, publishing news stories and other tasks as needed
• Maintaining and administrating social networking site information
• Providing administrative, graphics, and production support for marketing materials
• Other tasks as needed

Additional qualifications for this position:

• Strong writing skills, newsroom experience a plus
• Excellent computer skills , including knowledge of social media
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite a plus as well as WYSIWYG web tools

Women Thrive Worldwide – Global Development Policy Internship

Deadline: Monday, July 26, 2010.

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 2010. 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 early September through mid/late December

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. Women Thrive Worldwide regrets that we will be unable to offer compensation for this position. However, Women Thrive Worldwide will reimburse reasonable daily transportation costs.

To apply, please send:

• Cover letter (including availability and tentative start and end dates)
• 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.

The Mountain Institute – Paid Internship

Deadline: ASAP. Open until filled.

Description:
Internships with The Mountain Institute are available for the Fall of 2010. One or two internships are available each semester, with a commitment of 15 to 24 hours per week. This internship offers a monthly stipend. We are looking for motivated, dependable undergraduate students, preferably pursuing a degree in environmental studies, international development, or nonprofit management. The intern will work with our small headquarters staff in Washington, DC. The HQ office provides fundraising and administrative support to TMI’s seven field offices.

Internship duties will be determined based on the applicant’s qualifications and interests, as well as the immediate needs of TMI. Duties may include:

Bilateral and Multilateral Organization Research
Mountain Resources Research
Foundation Research
Office File Organization
Office Organization in general
Data Entry
Database Organization

To Apply for the Headquarters Intern position:
Please send a cover letter and a resume to Rosie Stone at jobs@mountain.org.

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.

Fintrac – Full-time Position, Agriculture Program Specialist

Deadline: August 1, 2010.

Job Description

Fintrac is seeking dynamic, results-driven individuals to support multi-year agricultural development programs that directly impact poverty and food security around the world. Duties include project administration, recruitment and fielding of technical consultants, market research, grants and subcontracts administration, impact monitoring, financial oversight, reporting and other special projects as needed. The Agriculture Program Specialist position is based in Washington, DC and includes international travel opportunities.

About Fintrac

Fintrac is a leading US-based agriculture consulting firm with projects in Latin America, Africa and Asia. We provide agricultural solutions to end hunger and poverty. Fintrac professionals innovate and introduce market-led, productivity-enhancing, eco-friendly and sustainable technologies, practices and crops for income generation and food security.  Fintrac provides top notch benefits, competitive pay and challenging, meaningful work.

Required Skills

The successful candidate will possess superior Excel, writing, editing, analytical and organizational skills. USAID project management experience is a plus, as is Spanish or French fluency and overseas field experience. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to travel abroad.

Fintrac Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply

Online applications are available at http://www.cytiva.com/mango1/ext/detail.asp?jobid=mango1133.

If you have any questions, please email Byron Cortez at bcortez@fintrac.com.

A Wider Circle Internship

Deadline: Rolling.

A Wider Circle accepts interns from a wide variety of fields including social sciences, health, communications, and business. Throughout the year, we train and provide ongoing support to you as you work in your particular area, which is chosen according to your specific interests and talents. Whether you are helping local families pick out beds and dressers in our storage facility, providing managerial support, or creating a flyer for a fundraiser, interns are crucial to the work of the organization. Our main requirement for interns is a passion to serve people and a belief that your work can make a difference in the lives of others.

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to intern@awidercircle.org

All of our positions are unpaid and students of any level can choose from a wide range of internship areas, including:

• Management & Strategic Planning: Assist the Executive Director and the Director of Operations with day-to day managerial responsibilities, create schedules, assist with planning special events, and network with other local organizations. Work directly with both donors and recipients of basic needs support.
• Marketing & Fundraising: Communicate the vision and accomplishments of A Wider Circle to the media, businesses and other groups that can promote or support our work. Help with neighborhood events, grant writing, and development of materials to be used in communicating the work of the organization.
• Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program: Work directly with families in need and with individuals who have furniture and home goods to donate. Coordinate furniture collection and distribution days, and help gather furniture and home goods from community businesses.
• Public Housing Wellness Program: Assist in program development for low-income seniors, disabled individuals, and families living in public housing. Create daily schedules of activities including arts and crafts, computer training, and health education. Facilitate program implementation and oversee volunteers, and help families obtain their basic need items.
• Research and Writing: Conduct research on poverty issues in the DC metropolitan area. Prepare reports on findings and develop methods for sharing these findings with the public, including press releases and other news items.
• Client Relations: Assist Neighbor-to-Neighbor program clients in selecting furniture, making appointments, and receiving and answering phone calls. Assist the Neighbor-to-Neighbor staff in client intake and interviews.
• School Community Program: Assist in program development for children, parents, faculty, and staff at a low-income school in southeast DC. Lead in-school and after-care programs for students, and organize school enhancement projects. (Position is not available in the summer semester.)
• Well Mother, Well Baby Program: Develop and facilitate programs for teen mothers covering such topics as stress management, nutrition, financial planning, and parenting skills. Recruit community members to teach workshops and mentor participants, and coordinate baby showers for the new mothers. (During the summer, position involves planning only, not facilitating.)

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.

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.