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Recruitment Internship, Washington, D.C

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: MSI is now accepting applications for an internship to help our busy Recruitment Department. The position will lasts through May 31, 2012, with the possibility for extension based on performance, how well the candidate works with the team, and the needs of the Recruitment Department.

Responsibilities: • Assist the Recruitment Director with projects focusing on expanding MSI’s outreach and increasing communication with potential applicants; • Research advertising websites, listservs, and conferences related to international development and technical fields related to MSI’s work; • Respond to general inquiries about MSI and recruitment; • Assist with recruitment for international jobs, proposals, and headquarters by arranging interviews, corresponding with candidates, and helping coordinate reference checks, etc. • Manage and update recruitment database; • Provide additional support to the Recruitment Department as needed.

Qualifications: • Professional demeanor and diplomatic communication skills, especially via email; • Attention to detail and ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment; • Strong organizational skills; • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new software programs quickly; • Fluency in a second language beneficial; • Interest in international development and/or recruitment.

Internships require a commitment of up to 32 hours per week. Applicants residing or attending school in the D.C. Metropolitan area 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.

How to apply:

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