Country: United States of America
Closing date: 27 Oct 2017
Business Development / Recruitment Intern, Arlington, VA
Company Profile:
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Position Summary:
MSI is now accepting applications for an internship on our recruitment team in the business development unit (BDU). The position will last approximately six months, with the possibility for extension based on performance and the needs of BDU. The internship requires a commitment of 28 hours per week. Applicants residing or attending school in the D.C. area are preferred. This is a paid position.
**Note: Applications will be accepted until October 10, 2017.
Responsibilities:
- Assist BDU with projects focusing on expanding MSI's outreach and increasing communication with potential applicants.
- Post job descriptions on internal websites and international development job boards.
- Assist with recruitment for international jobs, proposals, and headquarters by arranging interviews and corresponding with candidates.
- Conduct reference checks for international candidates.
- Maintain MSI's applicant tracking system software and other recruitment databases.
- Format, write, and edit CVs to be included in proposals to MSI's clients.
- Assist proposal coordinators in the proposal development process.
- Respond to general inquiries about MSI and recruitment.
- Provide additional support to BDU 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 preferred, ideally Arabic, French or Spanish.
- Interest in international development and/or business development.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
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