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Management Systems International , Internship - Spring 2014

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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, and South Sudan. 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, a leading geoscience, international development and project management firm, and a publicly traded company on the Australian Stock Exchange. Alongside the international development arm of Coffey, MSI has corporate offices in 17 countries. Together, MSI and Coffey 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 last approximately three months, with the possibility for extension based on performance, how well the candidate works with the team, and the needs of the Recruitment Department. Internships require a commitment of 28 hours per week. Applicants residing or attending school in the D.C. Metropolitan area are preferred. This is a paid position.
Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Recruitment Director with projects focusing on expanding MSI’s outreach and increasing communication with potential applicants.
  • Research advertising websites and listservs related to international development and technical fields related to MSI’s work.
  • Format, write, and edit CVs.
  • Respond to general inquiries about MSI and recruitment.
  • Post positions on internal and external websites.
  • Assist with recruitment for international jobs, proposals, and headquarters by arranging interviews, corresponding with candidates, and helping coordinate reference checks.
  • 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, preferably Arabic, French or Spanish;
  • Interest in international development and/or recruitment.
**Interested candidates must submit a cover letter expressing their interest in this 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

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