MSI Africa Project Management Internships
Company Profile:
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Afghanistan, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
MSI has a comprehensive, paid internship program that provides talented individuals an opportunity to gain practical skills and experience in a wide range of roles. We are proud to have worked in partnership with USAID, DFID and numerous other clients in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world.
This internship is perfect for individuals who are interested in:
Developing management tools to better support the organization of a project.
Recruiting and onboarding local and international candidates for various new roles within a project.
Translating, reviewing, and editing deliverables, presentations, and reports for submission to a client.
Drafting correspondence between MSI and USAID or other MSI clients.
Overseeing subcontractor finances and reviewing field office accounting systems to ensure compliance.
Qualifications:
Working proficiency in French preferred
Excellent organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Time management skills and ability to juggle multiple varying responsibilities
Creativity and capacity to take initiative
Enthusiasm and motivation to learn!
Our paid internship program is for people who are passionate about international development. Internships are generally seasonal but can last up to a year with mutual interest from both intern and team. Interns work a flexible schedule of 28 hours per week. We presently are located remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but our office is in Crystal City, VA.
Many department directors and technical staff began their careers as interns at MSI. The internship program starts you off on the right path, where you can see up front the challenges and rewards of providing more effective development worldwide.
Current Africa region projects that could use your support include women's empowerment & peacebuilding grant work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, monitoring & evaluation, justice, and health support in Mali, impact evaluation and learning assistance in Mozambique, and monitoring, evaluation, & technical support in South Sudan.
Reasonable Accommodations: MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please email MSI.Dept.HRRecruiting@tetratechinc.onmicrosoft.com with Reasonable Accommodations in the title. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
*Please note: U.S. work authorization is required for this position.*
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
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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