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Brookings seeks to fill the internship position for The African Growth Initiative in Global Economy and Development.
TO APPLY: http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/internship/2012/gbl12189
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2013 Spring Internship
Africa Growth Initiative
Global Economy and Development Program
The Africa Growth Initiative conducts high-quality policy research and analysis focused on attaining sustainable economic development and prosperity in Africa, while amplifying the voice of African researchers in policy-making and planning. The Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) is currently seeking a program intern to provide programmatic and communications support through the Spring of 2013. This position will be with the The Global Economy and Development Program at the Brookings Institution (Brookings), specifically within AGI.
The program intern will support the Initiative's leadership, communication strategy, public and private events, and general administration. Primary responsibilities will include administrative assistance for current projects and ongoing work with our partner institutions throughout Africa, managing the program's external contact database, helping to support all AGI meetings and events (tracking RSVPs, event logistics, and event staffing), supporting travel plans and expense reporting, and office management. Occasional research assistance (including checking citations and document formatting) may be required to support AGI's scholars.
We are seeking a current undergraduate student with a demonstrated interest in Africa, economic growth and international development. The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in international affairs, international development or a related field. A strong academic background and interest in communications is highly desirable. Previous work on organizing events, processing travel reimbursements, reviewing and editing documents, maintaining a database is required. Candidate should also be professional, highly motivated with a strong attention to detail, and have demonstrated experience working independently and on a team in a fast-paced, high-level environment. The administrative intern must also be competent in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Please note that all internship positions are unpaid; the internship term will begin February – May 2013, with the possibility of an extension. The exact schedule is negotiable, but we would expect the candidate to be available 15-20 hours per week.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume and schedule availability to Ms. Anne Moulton at amoulton@brookings.edu , with "Spring Intern: Africa Growth Initiative" in the subject line. Please discuss your qualifications, specifically why you are interested in interning with the Africa Growth Initiative, and your availability.
Applications must be received by January 18, 2013. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For international applicants, Brookings is not responsible for providing student or work visas; you will need to make your own visa arrangements.
Please direct all questions to:
Attn: Annie Moulton
The Africa Growth Initiative
The Brookings Institution
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Email: amoulton@brookings.edu
