Country: United States of America
Closing date: 25 Sep 2017
Research Intern Americas Region-Unpaid
Location: Virginia
Division: Program Management
Status: Internship
Position Number: 17:205
Project Description:
The IFES Americas Region is looking for one or two Research Interns.
The internship program is designed to provide a graduate or undergraduate student with a unique opportunity to obtain an insider’s view of the realm of international development at IFES. Students who participate in this internship program will develop essential skills that are not attained in the academic world and enable them to make the transition from academic to professional life.
As a junior member of the team, the Unpaid Intern will provide primarily research and some administrative support to the Guatemala projects. This position is intended to be part time and the research will be time sensitive to provide the student flexibility.
Job Responsibilities:
The general duties of an intern include, but are not limited to:
Conduct research and analysis on regional trends and priorities, electoral administration, disability rights and women empowerment, social accountability in the Americas, transparency and accountability, etc.
Provide logistical and administrative support to Guatemala projects.
Prepare website updates, edit reports, and summarize program reports.
Attend and report on internal and external meetings and other discussions about assigned projects.
Support the organization of external events.
Compile research from academic journals and printed media.
If applicable, translate documents to/from Spanish.
Qualifications:
Detailed oriented
Ability to prioritize and take direction
Team oriented individual
Experienced with basic Microsoft software tools
Excellent organizational, writing, research and communication skills
Degree not required
Strong working knowledge of Spanish is preferred
How to apply:
To Apply:
You must go to www.ifes.org to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.). Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.
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