Internship at the Center for Global Development: Deadline Jan. 31, 2009

Research Assistant Aid Effectiveness

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States
Organization: Center for Global Development

Area of Focus: Economic Development
Skill(s): clerical, editing, Writing
End date: June 30, 2009
Last updated: January 15, 2009


Language(s): English
Start date: January 15, 2009
Last day to apply: January 31, 2009
Paid or unpaid: Paid

Description:

The Center for Global Development (CGD), an independent, non-partisan, non-profit policy research organization in Washington, DC seeks a part time or full time intern to provide administrative and research support to CGD Visiting Fellow. The internship is available immediately and will end on June 30, 2009.
The Intern will support the executive office in a broad array of functions.
General Responsibilities:
• Provide research, writing and editing support
• Assist with setting up a meetings and telephone conferences.
• Content knowledge of education sector and aid effectiveness helpful but not required
• Perform other duties as necessary.
The Successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Currently completing their final year in a Bachelors or Masters Program, ideally in economics, development studies, or a related field.
• Must be available for at least 30-40 hours a week
• At least one year relevant work experience.
• Outstanding communications and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Detail-oriented and ability to maintain records.
• Ability to work independently within a small, closely-knit organization.

$12-$15 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Application instructions:

Applicants should send a short cover letter, CV and short writing sample to hrjobs@cgdev.org.
Please use the title "Intern – Research Assistant Aid Effectiveness” in all e-mail correspondences.
No phone calls please.

CGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation shall have equal access to positions, limited only by their ability to do the job.

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