West & Central Africa Intern

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

Population Services International (PSI) seeks a part-time paid Washington, DC-based intern able to work at least 20 hours/week to support the West and Central Africa (WCA) Department.  This internship provides an opportunity to work with PSI staff on a variety of projects in international social marketing, international development, and public health. PSI offers flexible working hours and a dynamic, creative, and progressive work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The WCA Department intern will have a variety of duties and work on a variety of projects related to supporting PSI’s activities.  Duties will include but are not limited to: 

• Data entry, filing, and other administrative functions
• Maintaining records of PSI activities and projects
• Responding to internal/external requests for information
• Organization of department events
• Helping with the logistics of overseas staff as needed
• Preparing the quarterly WCA Bulletin
• French-English translation (if possible)
• Managing the department’s web pages on the PSI-wide knowledge management site

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced computer skills (MS Office application, including Word and Excel)
• Detail orientation, proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced French language skills preferred

The successful candidate will have excellent organization and administrative skills with special attention to detail; proven ability to manage large workload 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; and numerical literacy.  Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in international health and development issues.

TO APPLY:   Please send cover letter and resume to Renee Tran, No calls please.

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