Paid Project Internship, Civil Society & Education, with Winrock International for Recent/May Grad

Paid Project Internship, Civil Society & Education, with Winrock International for Recent/May Grad Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. POSITION TITLE:               Project Intern GROUP:                               Civil Society and Education LOCATION:                         Arlington, VA REPORTS TO:                      CESE Program Officers and Program Associates LOCATION:                         Arlington, VA STATUS:                               Full-time, non-exempt POSITION SUMMARY: The internship is for up to 6-months, full-time paid internship, with possible extension. The internship requires an energetic, detail-oriented person who can assist with the day-to-day operations of select projects in the CESE Unit. Responsibilities will include supporting on-going projects, conducting research on project-related activities, drafting communications materials, and logistical support. Essential Responsibilities § Assist in tracking program activities of select projects, including monitoring donor requirements, project deliverables, project ending dates and project disbursement dates § Assist in the preparation of work plans, quarterly and annual reports to donors § Support the preparation of major project revisions to be submitted to donor § Take part in the design and coordination of research study dissemination processes § Conduct project-related and other research, as needed § Assist in project start-up and close-out procedures § Prepare, review, and edit communications materials for projects § Draft contracts/subcontracts for consultants and subrecipients and follow-up with payments, including expense reimbursements and deliverable submission § Assist in the review and processing of project financial reports and fund requests, as needed § Review and process procurement documentation, as needed. § Gather projects’ best practices, success stories, and lessons learned Qualifications and Background: Education:         § Recent BA or MA graduate. Alternatively active MA student available to work full time. § Relevant focus area related to CSE’s work including international relations, education, political science, women’s studies, human rights, international law etc. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: § International experience preferred. § Exceptional writing and other communications skills required. § Strong analytical and research skills essential. § Experience preparing communications materials including brochures, pamphlets, presentations § Experience writing or contributing to grant applications/proposals preferred. § Excellent organizational and time-management skills, ability to think critically and work independently are a must. § Proven commitment to pursuing a career in international development strongly preferred. § Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) strongly desired Apply here.