Intern, CSPD

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.  We seek qualified candidates for the position of Intern, CSPD in Washington, DC. 

 

Position Description:

FHI 360’s Civil Society and Peacebuilding Department (CSPD) strengthens the leadership, capacity, and credibility of national and community-based organizations and helps increase the transparency of government agencies at all levels. Our civil society programs enable citizens to solve their own problmes and influence policy.  Our peacebuilding experts use a variety of locally-owned, effective, and sustainable tools to bridge differences and bring peace to divided communities.

CSPD seeks a temporary (3-6 months) Development Intern to perform the following gfunctions in support of CSPD departmental business development processes and proposal development.

Responsibilitites:

• Analyzes, generates, and maintains records, reports, and other reference material for departamental use.
• Answers and makes phone calls, responds to program related questions and sends written material as appropriate.
• Composes, types, and prints reports, general letters, spreadsheets, email, and memoranda from rough drafts or general instructions, involving the assembly of data from computer and paper file or record sources.
• Conducts special studies in conjunction with a project, analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon studies.
• Supports proposal development through research, writing, travel, editing, formatting, and other tasks as appropriate.
• Performs other administrative and programmatic duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

• At least two years of college experience
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English. Fluency in Portuguese, French, Spanish, Arabic, or other additional language is preferred.
• Experience with international programs, US government rules and regulations preferred.  Experience specifically in Jamaica or with youth and civil society programs in the Caribbean preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.