Program Intern

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Program Intern

DIVISION: Enterprise and Community Development

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator, Enterprise and Community Development

LOCATION: Washington, DC

SUMMARY:

PYXERA Global seeks a highly motivated candidate to work 20-40 hours per week as an intern at our headquarters in Washington, DC. The Program Intern will work with PYXERA Global’s Enterprise and Community Development (ECD) Division, which collaborates with diverse partners to build resilient business and entrepreneurial ecosystems through community driven solutions. S/he will provide support for multiple programs, including Integrated Community Development programs in India and Nigeria. This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to gain exposure to several different programs and work at an international NGO with a focus on global engagement.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced office environment, especially in a programmatic or administrative capacity. The intern must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and have strong data management and quantitative reasoning skills. Candidates with additional research experience and strong written communication skills are also desirable.

KEY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Intern will be responsible for supporting the implementation of PYXERA Global’s programs with oversight from Program Coordinators. Key responsibilities and level of effort include:

Analysis and Reporting – 40%

• Monitor database management efforts, compile and verify historical program data
• Create visuals with Excel and other data visualization platforms
• Edit seasonal and annual reports for various programs
• Conduct relevant contextual research as needed

Finance – 30%

• Prepare and process relevant accounting forms such as invoices, wire transfer requests, expense reimbursements, and complete credit card reconciliations in a timely manner
• Prepare and process relevant procurement documents including selection memos, contracts, modifications, and purchase orders

Business Development – 10%

• Conduct research, both technical and financial, for business development opportunities in various regions and practice areas
• Assist with proposal review and delivery
• Support overall business development processes

Communications – 10%

• Liaise with field staff and Program Coordinators to develop case studies and success stories, as well as support department and program social media presence
• Monitor and update program pages on the PYXERA Global website

Miscellaneous – 10%

• Develop and maintain document management systems and Salesforce dashboards
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Pursuing or holds a Bachelor’s degree, or pursuing a Master’s degree in international relations, economic development, business, or related field
• Six months to two years of professional or international development experience
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team, especially cross-cultural, to meet program needs
• Monitoring and evaluation, data management and analysis skills required
• Experience with ArcGIS, InDesign, PowerBI, CommCare, DHIS-2, and other data collection and/or visualization platforms preferred
• Experience conducting research and synthesizing findings
• Ability to manage diverse activities and supervisors, meet competing deadlines, and have flexibility in changing situations and priorities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Knowledge in a foreign language, preferably Hindi, Hausa, French, or Spanish a plus

TO APPLY:

Please email a resume, cover letter, your earliest possible start date, and a sample of your writing (no more than 3 pages) to Opportunities@PYXERAGlobal.org by January 11, 2019. In the subject line of the email please write “PYXERA Global ECD Program Intern Position 2019”. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews on a rolling basis.

About the Organization

PYXERA Global is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC that creates groundbreaking partnerships between the public, private, and social sectors that leverage the unique attributes of each to create shared value and innovative solutions to complex challenges. Our initiatives include a wide range of services from local content development, to global pro bono programs, and integrated community development efforts that transform lives and livelihoods. Our clients in the private sector include 3M, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, SAP, and others. For examples of our Global Pro Bono work, feel free to visit our website https://www.pyxeraglobal.org/