Job Level: Internship
Background
Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic and fast growing professional services firm specializing in educational development and post-conflict transitions. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in 14 countries with a strong and diverse portfolio.
The firm has earned a solid reputation with USAID/Washington and its Missions worldwide, and is well regarded by competitors and collaborators.
Project Description
This is a USAID-funded, high-volume small grants project in Central Asia. The project is housed in the Political Transitions Team of the Communities in Transition Division.
Project Duration
3-6 months
Position Start Date
September 2008
Position Location
Central Asia
Position Summary
Short-term internship that provides editing and writing support to a demanding and politically complex project
Reporting and Supervision
This position reports to the Operations Director with dotted-line supervision to the Chief of Party.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assist program staff in drafting, refining, and editing strategy documents.
• Review, format, and edit program reports including press releases, success stories, monitoring and evaluation reports, and other documents.
• Edit grant ideas and approved grants before they are entered into the Database.
• Review narrative sections in the Database to improve clarity and presentation.
• Conduct training sessions and/or mentor staff on grammar usage and writing techniques to enhance their ability to professionally present complex, analytical concepts in writing.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelors degree, preferably from a Western educational institution;
• Fluency in English required;
• Knowledge of conflict, post-conflict, or transitional state environments highly desirable;
• Ability to respond quickly to rapidly changing environment and to work comfortably in an often unstable security environment;
• Excellent organizational and writing skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team.
Type of Posting
Unaccompanied
Project Conditions
Hardship Conditions
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please complete and submit our simple on-line form, where you can upload your résumé and other documents.
Only if you are unable to submit online, may you send your résumé and cover letter by e-mail to RMS@caii.com with "Central Asia - Interns CODE:FLD4852" on the subject line.
Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA |
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