DAI
United States
Remote
2021-12-16
Undergraduate Project Management Internship (Paid)
3.9
Digital Frontiers
Undergraduate Project Management Internship (Paid)
POSITION TITLE:
Digital Frontiers Intern
TOTAL LEVEL OF EFFORT/LOCATION:
Part time/Remote
AGREEMENT NAME:
Digital Frontiers
AGREEMENT NO:
AID-OAA-A-17-00033
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
February 2022 - May/August 2022
EVALUATOR:
Alin Hannessian
BACKGROUND
Digital Frontiers is a $75 million buy-in mechanism available to USAID Bureaus and Missions from 2017 to 2023. DAI implements the Digital Frontiers project, which works closely with USAID’s Development, Democracy and Innovation Bureau (DDI), the Innovation Technology and Research Hub’s Technology Unit (ITR/T), USAID missions, the private sector, and international and local development organizations to identify successful and sustainable digital development approaches and scale their impact globally.
OBJECTIVE
Digital Frontiers is seeking an intern to join our growing project team. This internship position is a great opportunity for students to build their project management skills while developing a strong professional network with a leading implementer of international development programs. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our project runs and how to complete basic operational tasks. You will get exposed to various aspects of implementation including: operations, finance, administration, grants and contracts, and project management
TASKS
The Digital Frontiers Intern will be housed within the Finance and Operations team and support the following:
1. Finance, Operations, and Administration
Support the finance and operations team with various operational and administrative tasks including but not limited to:
Consultant agreement drafting, consultant invoice review and processing, inventory review and true-up, file management, database access control maintenance, meeting logistics and procurement support, and note taking as requested
2. Grants and Contracts
Support the grants and contracts team with various subaward tasks including but not limited to:
Invoice review and processing, record management, compliance spot-checking, activity and financial report review, and providing general support to the team throughout subaward processes.
3. Project Management
Support buy-in managers with various project management tasks including but not limited to:
Consultant tracking and management, recruitment efforts, drafting and reviewing documents and reports, conducting desk research
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
Current or recent graduate of an undergraduate university program
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
Proven research skills with an aptitude for clear and succinct report writing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Adaptability, strong time-management skills, and ability to work on various tasks simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated interest in international development
REPORTING
The Intern will report to Digital Frontiers’ Finance and Operations Manager but will collaborate across the Digital Frontiers project.
Undergraduate Project Management Internship (Paid)
POSITION TITLE:
Digital Frontiers Intern
TOTAL LEVEL OF EFFORT/LOCATION:
Part time/Remote
AGREEMENT NAME:
Digital Frontiers
AGREEMENT NO:
AID-OAA-A-17-00033
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
February 2022 - May/August 2022
EVALUATOR:
Alin Hannessian
BACKGROUND
Digital Frontiers is a $75 million buy-in mechanism available to USAID Bureaus and Missions from 2017 to 2023. DAI implements the Digital Frontiers project, which works closely with USAID’s Development, Democracy and Innovation Bureau (DDI), the Innovation Technology and Research Hub’s Technology Unit (ITR/T), USAID missions, the private sector, and international and local development organizations to identify successful and sustainable digital development approaches and scale their impact globally.
OBJECTIVE
Digital Frontiers is seeking an intern to join our growing project team. This internship position is a great opportunity for students to build their project management skills while developing a strong professional network with a leading implementer of international development programs. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our project runs and how to complete basic operational tasks. You will get exposed to various aspects of implementation including: operations, finance, administration, grants and contracts, and project management
TASKS
The Digital Frontiers Intern will be housed within the Finance and Operations team and support the following:
1. Finance, Operations, and Administration
Support the finance and operations team with various operational and administrative tasks including but not limited to:
Consultant agreement drafting, consultant invoice review and processing, inventory review and true-up, file management, database access control maintenance, meeting logistics and procurement support, and note taking as requested
2. Grants and Contracts
Support the grants and contracts team with various subaward tasks including but not limited to:
Invoice review and processing, record management, compliance spot-checking, activity and financial report review, and providing general support to the team throughout subaward processes.
3. Project Management
Support buy-in managers with various project management tasks including but not limited to:
Consultant tracking and management, recruitment efforts, drafting and reviewing documents and reports, conducting desk research
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
Current or recent graduate of an undergraduate university program
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
Proven research skills with an aptitude for clear and succinct report writing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Adaptability, strong time-management skills, and ability to work on various tasks simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated interest in international development
REPORTING
The Intern will report to Digital Frontiers’ Finance and Operations Manager but will collaborate across the Digital Frontiers project.