Public Sector Intern, NBD Summer 2013

Location: Washington, DC

Job Code: 1177

# of openings: 1

Description

FINCA International, an international microfinance non-profit network is seeking a part time intern to work in the New Business Development department to support the Public Sector Team. The Public Sector Intern will assist the Public Sector Team in prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship of public sector donors as well as in supporting the development of new proposals as needed through internal and external research, writing, editing, budget formulation, and analysis of financial projections.  The intern will be exposed to FINCA’s programs throughout Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Eurasia.  He/she may be responsible for leading independent research projects related to any of the public sector donors.  The intern is expected to support the Public Sector team as needed with activities including, but not limited to, monitoring, donor stewardship, contract negotiation, proposal development, research, editing, writing, and some administrative duties. POTENTIAL PROJECTS Project Design/Proposal Development -     Conduct internal and external research as necessary for project/proposal development Assist Public Sector Team in writing and editing of proposals Assist Public Sector Team in producing project budgets -     Communicate with field staff as appropriate to get information required for proposals -    Work with FINCA’s team to assist in designing a livelihood/food security intervention as part of FINCA Plus activities. Research on public sector donors Update FINCA’s databases of public sector donors with a focus on FINCA Plus and agricultural donors Write reports as requested on donor prospects, cultivation and stewardship plans Tap into potential donors (with a focus on EU donors or multi laterals such IFAD) Stewardship Assist Public Sector Team to update the database with Public Sector donor contacts Assist Public Sector Team to implement strategies for donor stewardship and cultivation Monitoring Monitor specific, grant-related issues as needed Administration Assist in administrative functions as needed PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS Knowledge and Education 4 year degree in relevant field (business, international affairs, development, etc) required Graduate level coursework in related field preferred (business, international affairs, development, etc) Proficiency in Spanish, Russian, or French a plus Excellent writing and communications skills in English Must be able to work independently and produce high quality work Willingness to take on significant responsibility Familiarity with microfinance preferred, but not required Job Skills Attention to detail Sense of teamwork, cooperative and adaptable to change Ability to work under pressure and problem solving abilities Discretion and confidentiality Misc. Full time internship position (40 hours/week) Minimum 8 week commitment required Unpaid Position based in DC, but could be remote   Please send a CV and cover letter to: leslie.enright@FINCA.org FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.