Asia Eurasia Program Delivery Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership of their future. The Program Delivery Team for Asia Eurasia, contributes to realizing this purpose by:
Forging smart partnerships and treating all people with dignity and respect;
Applying organizational policies and regulatory compliance appropriately and consistently;
Facilitating team spirit among colleagues and promoting the organization through communications;
Influencing decision makers through focused, relevant communications;
Continually striving to learn and share knowledge and find small ways to make the workplace more enjoyable for all;
Cultivating and harvesting innovation;
Contributing to the organization’s ability to think and act strategically at all times;
Inspiring and spreading our desired organizational culture across the global enterprise.
Position Purpose
The Intern will learn Pact’s program management and knowledge management systems and will interact daily with colleagues in country offices and DC-based departments. The Intern will perform many of the responsibilities of a Program Specialist and/or Program Officer in support of the Asia/Eurasia portfolio. The intern will work closely with the Program Officers in a team approach, and will be asked to perform discrete tasks.
Intern should have the ability to work 40 hours per week from June to August
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the AEA Program Delivery Intern’s responsibilities may include:
Assist with country strategies, including desk review of sector needs, stakeholder analysis, and review and editing of the strategy document;
Following up with relevant HQ departments on requests from Country Offices;
Review and update Country Office communications materials;
Track donor deliverables, and review and edit donor reports;
Track project closeouts and address issues and questions;
Review project financial reports and budgets for discussion with country offices;
Write and/or update Past Performance References for active and ended projects;
Maintain knowledge management systems and update webpage content ;
Participate in team and departmental meetings and initiatives;
Other tasks as they arise.
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in international development, regional studies, program management or related field or equivalent experience required;
Self-starter and independent worker who can also work well as a team member;
Excellent verbal and written cross-cultural communication skills;
Strong computer skills: proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills;
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks;
Strong interest in international development.
English fluency required
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or progress towards a higher degree in international development, regional studies, program management or related field or equivalent experience;
Experience in a developing country context strong preferred.
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