Paid Internships with the Millennium Challenge Corporation

Internships


Overview


The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a United States Government corporation designed to work with some of the poorest countries in the world. Established in January 2004, MCC is based on the principle that aid is most effective when it reinforces good governance, economic freedom and investments in people. MCC's mission is to reduce global poverty through the promotion of sustainable economic growth.

Before a country can become eligible to receive assistance, MCC looks at their performance on independent and transparent policy indicators . MCC selects eligible countries for Compact Assistance
.

Countries that have demonstrated significant improvement in policy indicators but do not yet qualify for a Compact grant may be eligible for Threshold Program assistance. Threshold programs are smaller grants designed to help improve performance on specific indicators.

MCC is responsible for the stewardship of the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), which receives funds appropriated by Congress every year

MCC offers an internship program for undergraduate and graduate-level students interested in international development. Internship programs are designed to complement the intern's educational pursuits and career goals while meeting MCC's needs.

Interns must commit to a 16 to 32 hour work week during the academic year and a 20 to 40 hour work week during the summer. Allowances for class schedules and other situations may be made.

Due to the popularity of our internship program, not all applicants will receive an internship.


Pay and Benefits


Internships are paid at an annualized rate of $29,000 to $36,000 (a GS-5/1 to GS-7/1 equivalent) depending on the education level of the intern. In certain specialized cases, interns may be compensated at an annualized rate
of up to $44,000 (GS-9/1 equivalent). Amounts are subject to prevailing
federal employment pay rates.

Interns are not eligible for any Federal employee benefits.


To Apply


Applicants may apply sessionid=a13a53d930d509f24fbabc1c4cc6bb08d39230844c34.e38PaNaKcheMbi0Ma3yTa
xiKaxePe0?vacancyIds=304815571> for up to five program areas, however, MCC departments may not have internship openings.

Applicants must be willing to travel at their own expense to Washington, D.C. if selected for interviews.


Deadlines


* Fall 2008: June 9, 2008
* Spring 2009: Sept. 29, 2008

For more information, go to their website at:

http://www.mcc.gov/jobs/internships/index.php