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Recruitment Internship, Washington, D.C


MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Since its 1981 founding, MSI has grown in size and technical scope, now implementing and managing more than 70 projects worldwide. More than 30 are long-term, many in conflict-prone or fragile states that include Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, our range of technical expertise includes analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, strategic planning, organizational capacity building, health and the justice sector. MSI focuses on helping our local partners foster progress, manage change and improve the effectiveness of development assistance. We expanded our global footprint in 2008 by becoming part of Coffey International Development, a leading development firm that is part of Coffey International Limited, a publicly traded company on the Australia Stock Exchange. Alongside Coffey, MSI has corporate offices in 17 countries. Together, MSI and Coffey International Development employ more than 1,400 professionals worldwide. 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 April 30, 2013, 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.
• CV formatting, writing, editing.
• 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;
• Excellent writing/editing skills.
• 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.
** Please submit a cover letter specifying your interest in recruitment and your experience writing/editing.**
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.
How to apply:
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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