About Us
International Development Group (IDG) works to reduce poverty around the world through sustainable, broad-based economic development. For 30 years, IDG has partnered with USAID and other international donors in more than 80 countries. Our areas of expertise include economic governance, private sector development, international trade, public financial management, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Position Description:
International Development Group LLC (IDG) is seeking highly motivated students as full and/or part time interns to join our dynamic Internship Program. This internship will take place January 2025-May 2025. This is a paid internship. The successful candidate must be able to commit to at least 24-30 hours per week. IDG’s internship program is open to currently enrolled students in undergraduate and graduate programs. Individuals who have already graduated are also eligible. Based in IDG’s home office in Arlington, VA, our Internship Program offers opportunities to work alongside an energetic group of professionals on projects designed to gain hands-on experience in the rewarding and challenging profession of international development.
Location: Arlington, VA / Remote
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Provide support for new business development such as recruitment, proposal development, etc.
- Assist with program logistics, including arrangements for airfare and hotel, visas, meeting schedules, and briefing books for traveling IDG staff and consultants.
- Coordinate proposal efforts, including proposal production.
- Assist in organizing document archives of IDG programs on SharePoint.
- Conduct research for bids and capture planning.
- Provide support for ongoing international development projects, including in sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, South Asia, and Latin America.
- Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Applicants in the process of obtaining either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree will be considered; applicants studying a field relevant to their program of choice will be considered
- A minimum of 1 relevant internship experience is highly preferred.
- High degree of organization, attention to detail, and skill at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to work as a part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required with strong demonstrated skills in MS Word formatting preferred.
- Strong communications, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills; and excellent report writing abilities required.
- Professional proficiency in other languages preferred.