West and Central Africa Intern

Population Services International (PSI) seeks a part-time paid Washington, DC-based intern able to work 20-25 hours/week starting in January 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 Intern will have a variety of duties and will work on a variety of projects related to supporting PSI’s activities.  Duties will include but are not limited to: 

• Editing and formatting reports and other project or presentation documentation
• Assisting in financial reconciliations for invoices and expenses
• Assisting with travel arrangements including visas and expense report preparation
• Coordinating the logistics of overseas staff as needed
• Facilitating regional exchanges
• Tracking product sales and health impact on a monthly basis
• Updating monthly financial tracking reports
• Responding to internal and external requests for information
• Organizing departmental events
• French-English translation (if possible)
• Fulfilling other programmatic, administrative and financial functions as required 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years work or internship experience (some international experience preferred)
• Excellent organization and administrative skills with special attention to detail
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to work independently and on a team in a cooperative, problem-solving capacity
• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing skills
• Experience with budgeting or other substantial use of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple tasks based on deadlines
• Advanced French language skills preferred
• Interested in international health and development issues preferred

TO APPLY:   Please send cover letter and resume to wcaadmin@psi.org.  No phone calls please.

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