Intern, Asia/Eurasia
Description
Position Summary: 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 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 work closely with the Program Manager and Senior Program Manager in a team approach, and will be asked to perform discrete tasks.
This may be a part-time or full-time (up to 40 hours per week), temporary position for 3 months.
This is an unpaid position and only students currently participating in a university-sponsored work study or fellowship will be eligible.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities may include:
• Assist with country strategies, including desk review of sector needs, stakeholder analysis, and review and editing of the strategy document;
• 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;
• Update webpage content;
• Organize electronic project files and maintain project database current;
• Participate in team and departmental meetings and initiatives;
• Other tasks as they arise.
Qualifications 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.
Education and Experience required:
• Progress towards a higher degree in international development, regional studies, program management or related field or equivalent experience required;
• Experience in a developing country context strong preferred;
• English fluency required.
Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:
• all people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives;
• gender equity is mandatory for social transformation;
• resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact’s role as steward of resources intended for the poor;
• diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds;
• teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships;
• innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scalable results drive strategic priorities;
• gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees;
• staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology;
• a healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment .
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
