Organization: Winrock International
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Sep 2015
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: New Business Intern
GROUP: Civil Society and Education (CSE)
LOCATION: Arlington, VA
REPORTS TO:New Business Program Officer
LOCATION: Arlington, VA
STATUS:Full-time, non-exempt
****POSITION SUMMARY:****
The CSE internship is a minimum 3-month, full-time paid internship (40hrs/week). The internship requires an energetic, detail-oriented person who can take on and lead tasks related to new business research, communication and gender integration.
ESSENTIAL RESPONABILITIES:
New Business:
- Conduct market analysis to identify and validate new and diverse business opportunities
- Support proposal development through the preparation of capabilities statements, tailoring CVs, supporting recruitment/staffing processes, and other roles.
- Assist with database updates and intel-gathering on prospective opportunities.
- Other new business research/operational assistance, as needed and available.
Communications:
- Help compile, update and produce project success stories to publicize progress and achievements;
- Track relevant events and disseminate information to CSE team.
- Help plan and organize public events
- Liaise with Winrock’s Communication unit to share CSE materials for wider publication and dissemination to stakeholders
- Coordinate development of presentation and awareness materials (e.g., brochures, posters) on the project or our technical competencies for distribution.
Gender Integration
- Assist in synthesizing and writing information related to Winrock/CSE’s gender and female empowerment capabilities and approaches.
- Identify and organize relevant gender integration tools and resources for use by CSE/Winrock staff.
Qualifications and Background:
Education:
- Recent BA or MA graduate. Alternatively active MA student
- 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:
- Exceptional writing and other communications skills required.
- Strong analytical and research skills essential.
- Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical standards at all times.
- Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills
- 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.
- Proficiency in institutional supported software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) strongly desired.
- Proven commitment to pursuing a career in international development strongly preferred.
- International experience preferred.
****Other:****Eligibility to work in the US for any employer
How to apply:
****APPLICATIONS:****
Applicants should go to http://www.winrock.org/page/careers-winrock and submit a current resume, cover letter and reference contacts to the attention of ****CSEI****by September 30, 2015.
Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. EEOE/AA.
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