Human Rights, Education, and Empowerment New Business Intern (Paid)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Human Rights, Education, and Empowerment (HREE) internship is a minimum 3-month, full-time paid internship. The internship requires a dynamic, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can take on and lead tasks related to new business research and strategy and proposal management and development. We are looking for an engaged self-starter who is ready to gain hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of the international development field. This role will support our existing portfolios focused on Trafficking in Persons, Child Labor, Girls Education, and Women/Youth Economic Empowerment.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this internship will be a fully remote position but the candidate must be in the United States.
Essential Responsibilities
New Business:
- Conduct market analysis to identify and validate new and diverse business opportunities;
- Research government and international opportunities (USG, DFID, SDC, UN, etc.) as well as foundation and impact investment opportunities;
- Support the proposal development process through the preparation of pre-capture analysis, organizational capabilities statements, tailoring CVs, supporting recruitment/staffing processes, and other roles as designated;
- Assist with tracking database updates and intel-gathering on prospective opportunities;
- Serve as Proposal Manager on select bids and ensure that the team is on track to meet milestones and deadlines;
- Coordinate and streamline information on behalf of HREE management and senior staff;
- Other new business research/operational assistance, as needed and available.
Qualifications and Background:
Education:
- Recent BA or MA graduate. Alternatively, active MA student available to work full time.
- Relevant focus area related to HREE’s work including international relations, education, political science, women’s studies, human rights, international law etc.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
- International experience preferred.
- Exceptional writing and other communications skills required.
- Strong analytical and research skills essential.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience writing or contributing to grant applications/proposals preferred.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, ability to think critically and work independently.
- Proven commitment to pursuing a career in international development strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) required.
Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.