Project Management Intern, LAC-US
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
**Please note: U.S. work authorization is required for this position.**
Position Summary:
The Project Management Intern will be a vital member of the operations staff supporting the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and US Region. The Intern will be supporting the financial, onboarding, and operational work for projects in the portfolio and with supervision of the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager will ensure the seamless execution of all projects. Internships require a maximum commitment of 35 hours per week with a flexible schedule and is presently remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a paid position, and we anticipate the candidate starting soonest after presenting an offer.
Responsibilities:
- Generate contracts and amendments for staff and consultants.
- Maintain personnel database and create Labor Actions.
- Translate and format Scopes of Work and CVs.
- Review expense reports and accounting backup vouchers.
- Audit administrative files.
- Coordinate with Project Management Team on Microsoft Teams and Outlook and through regular meetings.
- Provide ad hoc support with administrative actions related to hiring, accounting, contractual, and financial management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum one year of relevant office experience required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required.
- Organizational skills preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish, both written and verbal, required.
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MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Pay Transparency Statement:
The compensation for our internship program is $16.20 per hour.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.