Intern

Counterpart International is a global development organization that empowers people and communities to implement innovative and enduring solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. For nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to economic development, food security and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.

For more information visit www.Counterpart.org

Summary: 

Counterpart International is currently seeking an intern ­to ­support our Program Development team. This is a full time position based in Arlington, Virginia. This position will report to the Director of Program Development.  

 Duties and Responsibilities:

The intern’s primary responsibility will be to:

• Assist Counterpart staff in developing proposals for future programming:
• Provide desk research;
• Draft organizational capacity statements;
• Support the recruitment of key and non-key personnel;
• Draft consulting agreements;
• Provide logistical and administrative support to staff traveling abroad.
  Assist with reporting to donors on current programs;
• Editing field reports;
• Providing research support to ongoing program;
• Other tasks as needed.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidates for this internship will be able to work five (5) days a week (minimum 30 hours) and will have the following qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a graduate degree in international affairs, international development, public policy or a related field;
• Strong communication, time-management, and organizational skills;
• Solid research skills and ability to analyze and write project assessments and reports
• Strong computer skills – particularly in MS Office including document formatting; chart and graph creation and spreadsheet / budget creation;
• Strong English writing and editing skills;
• Prior work experience in international development strongly preferred;
• Firm understanding and familiarity with Africa and the Middle East strongly preferred.
• Foreign language skills in either French, Spanish/or Arabic strongly preferred.

Please apply online at www.Counterpart.org. No calls or emails please.

Counterpart is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply