FINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 1 million clients through 21 wholly owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Greater Middle East.
FINCA International is currently looking for an Executive Initiatives Intern – Summer, to be based in Washington, DC. Internship would ideally begin immediately and last 3-6 months.
The Executive Initiatives Intern will work with Executive Office staff across a number of priority initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Research and analyze best practices in the microfinance industry;
- Monitor and summarize news within and related to the microfinance industry;
- Support CEO advocacy efforts, including researching speaking and interview opportunities and drafting talking points for secured opportunities;
- Support FINCA’s internal policy development process, including researching, drafting, updating and disseminating FINCA policies for Subsidiaries;
- Support the subsidiary and network performance and monitoring;
- Support development of presentations and talking points for high-level meetings;
- Support for multiple Boards of Directors and their quarterly meetings;
- Logistically and technically support high priority Executive Office projects;
- Assist with miscellaneous administrative tasks;
- Other special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in and knowledge of microfinance, finance, and development issues;
- Excellent communication skills, especially written and editing;
- Exceptional research skills and experience with major research project, thesis, etc.
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis skills;
- Strong organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail; ability to multi-task and complete projects by deadline;
- Ability to take initiative and work independently;
- International experience is beneficial;
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and under time pressure;
- Available 24-40 hours per week (minimum of 20 hours per week required), for 3-6 months.
Education & Experience
MBA or Graduate Program candidate (highly qualified undergraduate seniors may also apply), ideally focusing on international development, international relations, economics or a related field;
Language Skills
Proficiency in a second language is highly desirable: Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic or Dari are preferred;
Computer Skills
Proficiency in a full range of MS Office applications (specifically, intermediate Excel proficiency); experience with Visio highly desirable;
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Biweekly Microfinance News Summaries;
- Supporting Documents for Executive Advocacy, including pitches and event briefing documents;
- Compilation, review, and distribution of Board Books (from an assistance capacity).
- Internal Policy Manual annual review and update;
- Subsidiary and network performance and resource monitoring;
- Annual MIX Market report.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Availability to travel 0% of the time
FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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