Full-Time and Part-Time Interns

Location:  Washington, DC  

Salary Range: $10/hour 

Sector:  Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.tc-america.org

Experience:  Internship  

Date Posted  Nov-20-2011 

Description

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The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) was founded in 2007 as an educational, charitable organization. Based in the nation's capital, TCA aims to foster friendship, understanding, and cooperation between the United States and Turkey. In carrying out its mission, TCA is committed to building coalitions and working with all like minded organizations, based on shared values and goals, on the local, state and national levels in the sponsorship and organization of educational programs on Turkish American issues, Turkish heritage and Turkey.
In its 4 years of existence, TCA has successfully worked to:

• Educate the general public about Turkey and Turkish Americans and voice their opinion on critical issues to interested parties
• Expand Turkish American outreach to American public and private entities
• Promote and advance the interests of the Turkish American community and Turks
• Protect the character and ensure a realistic portrayal of Turkey and Turkish Americans in the media and the arts
• Identify and recognize the achievements of Turkish Americans in academia, arts, business, education, government, public service, and science

TCA is looking for full-time and part-time interns to provide assistance to the managers of our Congressional and Educational Outreach portfolios as well as other team members on a variety of projects. Interns will also be asked to conduct logistical and administrative support tasks as needed.

Qualifications

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• Undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate with demonstrated background and interest in US-Turkey relations
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication, writing, and research skills
• A teamplayer with the iniative to take on and complete a variety of tasks in an efficient, timely manner
• Turkish language skills not a requirement, but preferred

Contact Details

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Contact:  Beril Unver

Telephone:             202-370-1399      

Email:  bunver@tc-america.org

Application Instructions

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To be considered for an internship please email a resume and cover letter to Beril Unver at bunver@tc-america.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

CSIS Spring 2012 Internship Program

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Location:  Washington, DC  

Salary Range: Unpaid / Volunteer 

Sector:  Non Profit 

Organization URL:  http://www.csis.org

Experience:  Internship  

Last Date To Apply  Nov-25-2011 

Date Posted  Nov-20-2011 

Description

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CSIS is home to the premier internship program in Washington, DC.  Each year, the Center hosts 230 talented interns.  These young minds contribute to the intellectual strength of the Center - stimulating the policy debates with their enterprising spirits and boundless imagination. 
CSIS offers both full and part-time internships during the fall, spring and summer semesters for undergraduates, advanced students, and recent graduates who are interested in gaining practical experience in the public policy field.  Interns participate in a variety of activities that support individual programs, including research, writing, and project development.
In addition to working closely with individual programs and in-house scholars, our interns have an opportunity to participate in the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy (AILA).   The academy is designed to provide interns with experiential learning and networking opportunities that will help prepare them for a career in public service.  It provides a convening platform for interns to engage in policy debate, writing workshops and leadership building exercises.  One of the major thrusts of the program is to impart the values and leadership qualities that will define the next generation of leaders. 
The majority of CSIS internships are unpaid; however, we do have a limited number of stipends that we award to applicants that have a demonstrated financial need.  These stipends come from generous donations received from supporters of CSIS.   The current level of donations do not fund the entire program, so CSIS effectively leverages the available funds to diversify the intern pool and benefit the most in need.  CSIS is committed to working towards fully funding this program and eliminating the financial hardship imposed by an unpaid internship in DC.
To learn more about CSIS internships and the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy, please visit http://www.csis.org/about/jobs_interns/ and http://www.csis.org/leadership/.

Qualifications

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• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, an advanced student or a recent graduate.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Contact Details

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Contact: Office of Human Resources

Email:  internships@csis.org

Application Instructions

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Spring 2012 applications are now being accepted.  To apply for a CSIS internship, please visit http://www.csisopportunities.org.

Agricultural Capacity Building Specialist, Afghanistan

Location: Afghanistan 

Sector:   Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.acdivoca.org

Experience:  Mid Career / Advanced  

Last Date To Apply Jan-18-2012 

Date Posted  Nov-20-2011 

Description

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Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 97 projects in 38 countries and revenues of $140 million.
Agricultural Capacity Building Specialist, Afghanistan
We are seeking an Agricultural Capacity Building Specialist for a current USAID-funded project in Afghanistan that provides agricultural incentives and economic alternatives in the poppy-prone regions of Afghanistan. Activities target instability/insurgency locales to increase job creation, strengthen Afghan leadership and promote economic growth in the northern region of Afghanistan. This 1-2 year position is based in Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh Province, and is scheduled to start in February 2012.
Responsibilities:

• Manage activities that strengthen the private sector’s ability to provide high-quality agricultural inputs, goods and value-added services to farmers (e.g., pest spraying).
• Supervise training activities implemented by ACDI/VOCA and by international and local partners.
• Support the program of pesticide-dealer training to strengthen standards for pesticide storage, handling, sale and use.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock to ensure project trainings are aligned with the government’s vision for the delivery of extension services as well as with project objectives.
• Oversee the project’s capacity-building activities in the public sector.
• Assist and act for the Regional Director in the management of the project as needed.

Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field required, master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ overseas experience in international development is required.
• Prior USAID experience in and familiarity with USAID procedures and policies is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of building relationships with both private and community organizations and governmental organizations is required.
• Established track record of achieving results in difficult working environments is required.
• Fluency in English is required and understanding of Pashto is preferred.

Contact Details

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Contact: Lars Volz

Telephone:             202-000-0000      

Email:  lvolz@acdivoca.org

Application Instructions

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Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43515B7E59192F77561F6D0162774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.