Inclusive Economies Intern

About TIMEP’s Internship Program 

TIMEP’s Internship Program is dedicated to training the next generation of policy influencers and policy makers by providing students and young professionals with:


 

• A hands-on learning experience in which they are paired with a staff mentor
• The opportunity to refine a set of skills and knowledge to further their professional goals
• Exposure to TIMEP’s programming and operations.

At the beginning of each internship, each TIMEP intern will work with a staff mentor to jointly identify a set of goals for the internship involving skills, knowledge, and/or experience. By the end of the program, each TIMEP intern will have had the opportunity to:

 

• Refine their skills, knowledge, and experiences in furtherance of said-goals;
• Engage with like-minded organizations and practitioners; and
• Better understand the role of civil society and nonprofit organizations like TIMEP in the MENA policy space.

Spring 2025 – Inclusive Economies Internship

For the Spring 2025 internship program, TIMEP seeks a part-time Inclusive Economies Intern who is available to work 20 hours a week for 8 to 12 weeks. Spring internships typically begin in January, however, we are open to arranging a start date that works best for the incoming intern.

The Inclusive Economies Intern will:

• Conduct background research, draft memos, policy briefs, and articles related to TIMEP’s inclusive economies program, primarily focusing on the three priority countries; Tunisia, Egypt, and Lebanon. Program priorities include but are not limited to taxation, social protection, inclusive growth, public spending, international financial institutions, feminist economies, and climate finance.
• Draft meeting minutes during meetings, and external events.
• Track ongoing policy developments, including statements and actions taken by governments and international financial institutions.
• Assist in planning proactive advocacy campaigns on relevant topics, including but not limited to conducting stakeholder mapping, drafting correspondence, and suggesting effective courses of action.

Monthly internship stipends will be offered, so long as it does not interfere with the student’s respective university requirements for internships. Part-time interns (20-25 hrs/wk) will receive a stipend of $500 per month, which will be prorated for partial months.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates pursuing a Master’s Degree will be considered.
• Excellent English written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in Arabic (ability to read and understand) is required. 
• Knowledge of economic concepts, contexts, and policies of the MENA region or at least one of the focus countries is required.
• Knowledge of policy areas such as taxation, social spending, social protection, feminist economies, and climate financing is preferred.
• Knowledge of international financial institutions is a plus.
• Proficiency in French (ability to read and understand) is a plus.

Internship candidates present in Washington, DC may have the opportunity to work in a hybrid format which allows for both in-person and remote work. Internship candidates outside of Washington, DC will be able to complete the internship in an entirely remote setting. Regardless of location, the candidate's schedule should, at least partially, fall within TIMEP’s office hours (between 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Eastern Time.)

TO APPLY

Applications will be accepted until November 25th, 2024.  To apply, please complete the following Google Form. In addition to completing a series of questions, the form will direct you to upload a current resume or CV; a 1-2 page writing sample on a relevant topic or policy issue (excerpts from longer pieces are acceptable); and a cover letter indicating what your goals are for the internship and how this internship fits into your long-term academic and career plans.  For questions after submission, you can contact us at internships@timep.org.