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.

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

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.