Project Management Internship, Washington, DC

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:

Management Systems International (MSI) is now taking applications for the Project Management Internship positions. MSI's Internship program is for individuals who have an interest and prior experience in international development. The goal of the internship program is to allow interns to learn and grow professionally and the internship will provide each individual an opportunity to use and refine his/her own skills. MSI works to ensure that interns are well-engaged in the MSI work community. As often as possible, we match interns with projects that best suit both their skills and interests.

Responsibilities:

Upon arrival at MSI, interns are given a brief orientation introducing them to some of the tools that they will need for their internship. Project Management interns are assigned to work on specific MSI projects as well as support tasks primarily focusing on logistical, contractual and financial management. Typical tasks may include:

• Tracking project financial management information;

• Research budget information;

• Reviewing field expense reports;

• Coordinating international travel arrangements;

• Basic translation of documents;

• Background research to support projects;

• Copy editing for donor reports; and,

• Database manipulation.

Qualifications:

Key skills to a successful internship at MSI are:

• Keen interest in international development;

• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment;

• Diplomatic communication skills particularly by email;

• Team focused approach;

• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel;

• Additional skills of interest are secondary language skills – French, Spanish, Russian, Urdu or Arabic; IT/web development, training, etc.)

Internships require a commitment up to 32 hours/week. Applicants residing or attending school in DC are preferred. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This is a paid position.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.