Description:

The Alliance for Peacebuilding is seeking a part-time intern to help administer a partnership project with the United States Institute of Peace. The interns primary responsibility is to assist Program Director, Melanie Kawano-Chiu, in the program design and implementation of the Peacebuilding Evaluation Project: A Forum for Donors and Implementers. Basic duties include assistance with meeting logistics, travel arrangements, substantive and fundraising research, support for project publications, and drafting external communications, including partnership materials and grant proposals.

The internship (15-20 hrs/wk) will accommodate a flexible schedule, run from September – December 2012, and take place in Washington, DC. Preference will be given to candidates that can potentially continue the internship into the spring of 2013.

Qualifications:

At least three years completed college coursework, preferably four years ● Strong computer skills, high proficiency in Word and Excel ● Enthusiasm and commitment to the organization’s mission ● Proactive, independent and team-oriented work ethic ● Excellent writing skills and attention to detail ● Professional workplace experience ● Ability manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines ● Positive attitude and an ability to engage with a wide variety of people ● Experience working with evaluation a plus.

Hours:

15-20 hrs per week

Length/Availability:

5 months

Start Date:

Late August-Early September

End Date:

, Mid December

Deadline:

August 20, 2012

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