Graduate Intern / Associate

The Kaizen Company is an innovative development assistance firm that primarily works as a subcontractor to larger firms on USAID contracts internationally. We aspire to transform the nature and impact of development assistance. Our work to improve organizations and institutions spans various sectors, including: private sector companies, government agencies, business associations, court systems, and other areas. We are headquartered in Washington, DC, and online at: We currently seek a DC-based MBA, Foreign Affairs, Development Studies, or Management graduate student interested in entering the field of development. The internship comes with a modest stipend and is for a minimum of 15-20 hours per week. This internship is available for Spring 2010, with the possibility of extension. Responsibilities * Analyze available on-line reform support resources provided by The Kaizen Company’s existing partner organizations; establish and implement systems for assessing these resources and making them available on Kaizen’s online Professional Communities. * Work with Kaizen staff to identify, track, and negotiate prospective partnerships with diverse international organizations. * Carry out diverse USAID project management tasks on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate: * Is an entrepreneurial self-starter, and works well without excessive supervision. * Has previous professional experience, ideally working in consulting, management, organizational reform, or information technology * Is interested in entering the field of development assistance * Has strong internet research skills If you have interest and most or all of the desired qualifications, please submit a CV and letter of interest explaining key qualifications via the Kaizen Company’s online recruitment portal. You can access the portal by clicking on “Current Opportunities” at . No phone calls please.