Intern - Africa Division
Job Summary:
Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day-to-day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:
Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency- We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.
IRI is creating student and employee partnerships that facilitate growth and development of IRI’s future leadership. The intern will support the work of IRI’s Africa Division.
This position will start on September 11, 2023, for no more than fourteen (14) weeks and may not be extended. This is a paid position, at $17.00 per hour.
In-Person and Virtual applicants encouraged to apply.
Position Requirements:
- Current student in or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Political Science, International Affairs, or related field and interest in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage time effectively, complete tasks with minimal oversight, and communicate clearly and consistently in a virtual work environment.
- Language skills a plus: French, Spanish and/or Portuguese
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to regional teams
- Monitor international media outlets and conducts background research on political developments specific to regional portfolio
- Write as a contributor to IRI’s blogs
- Develop and/or edit country one-pagers
- Attend and contribute to proposal design sessions and budget development processes
- Support team recruitment efforts by reviewing job applications and qualifications and developing candidate matrices.
- Attend (in-person/virtual) informational meetings and participate in professional development opportunities including trainings offered by the organization (Grants Department, Business Development, Procurement, Office of Evidence and Learning Practice, Center for Insights in Survey Research, etc)
- Support key record keeping functions of the division, including taking minutes as staff meetings, cleaning databases (contact lists, program inventory, survey research, etc.)
- Assist in researching and gathering intelligence for proposal design, briefing papers, reports, and presentations
- Assist staff with program administration and events, including interview coding, translating reports and other documents, logistics and other tasks as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Learning Outcomes:
- Acquire knowledge of the democracy and governance field of international development in including aspects related to program management, monitoring and evaluation, program and business development, and external affairs.
- Experience in key project administration skills employers look for in entry level candidates.
- Assist in developing the communication and writing skills needed to contribute to reports and publications
- Apply research and analytical skills
- Gain an understanding IRI’s funding landscape and of award requirements
- Become acquainted with survey research methods
- Engage with IRI’s Center for Global Impact and better understand innovative approaches and thematic expertise related to democracy and governance programming, including evidence and learning practices
- Adapt to hybrid in-person/virtual workplace culture and accountability practices
Qualifications
Experience
Preferred
Current student in or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Political Science, International Affairs, or related field and interest in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred. Excellent verbal and written skills in English
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)