Contracts Department Internships Washington DC

Contracts Department Internships Washington DC

General Information
Date Posted:
08 Aug 2008
Organization:
Management Systems International
Country/Region:
United States
Apply By:
08 Sep 2008

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Description
Job Level: Internship

Contracts Department Internships Washington, DC Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management. At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. .

Position Summary: MSI has is seeking two interns to help our busy Contracts department. This person should be available to work 40 hours a week and should be able to start a position as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
• Help the department alphabetize and collate files; filing, copying and scanning documents;
• Support the Contracts Department as needed.

Requirements:
• Familiarity with MS Excel and Word required;
• Preference given to candidates with a BA ;
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Interest in the contracts management and/or international development field preferred.

This is a paid position. It will last until approximately December 2008 or ideally until Spring of 2009. There is a possibility for extension based on performance, how well the candidate works with the team, and the needs of the Contracts department. 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.