About the Organization:
The New America Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy institute that invests in new thinkers and new ideas to address the next generation of challenges facing the United States. It was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington D.C.
Background
The Global Assets Project (GAP) is an international policy program, focused on the economic needs of the world's poorest citizens. GAP conducts research on electronic government-to-person payments, savings products for the poor, youth savings in developing countries, and other issues associated with addressing global poverty through savings and technology.
About the Job:
The New America Foundation is looking for Intern/s for Global Assets Project. S/he will play an integral role in the project by assisting the Global Assets team with the research, writing, and dissemination of work among its wide variety of project areas.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assist in primary and secondary research, including data entry, around a variety of poverty reduction issues, such as microsavings, economic development, ICT4D, youth economic development, etc.;
- Contribute to project-wide communication and dissemination efforts by providing social media support through twitter, blogging, and independent writing, monitoring news and events, editing articles and reports, assisting with website maintenance, etc.;
- Help with the planning and execution of public and private events around GAP’s work;
- Perform various administrative duties, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Background or demonstrated interest in issues around global development, poverty, public policy, and/or microfinance;
- Proven research and analytical skills;
- Strong writing and editing skills;
- Experience using Excel or working with datasets;
- Knowledge of various social media outlets;
- Composure and professional demeanor to interact with all levels of the public policy community.
Closing Date: 03 Sep 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to
internships@newamerica.net
Please mention "candidate's name and Intern – Global Development" in the subject line.
