Program Development Intern

Internship program

IDLO internship program is designed to provide a mutually beneficial relationship between IDLO and university students, young graduates, post-graduate students, or persons similarly situated (collectively referred to as Interns). IDLO offers interns an exceptional learning experience in an international organization and increases their awareness and knowledge of legal issues in the development arena.  Internships also benefit IDLO by allowing participants to contribute their skills and competencies to the realization of IDLO’s strategic goals and mission.  Interns are fully involved in the work program of the Team or Department that has selected them to carry out assignments relevant to their studies and experiences under the supervision of IDLO staff.  

IDLO provides all full time interns (between the age of 21-30) with a monthly stipend of €600. Internships are offered for 3 months and are renewable up to a maximum of 6 months. Full-time placements (5 days a week) are strongly preferred. Applicants available for less than 3 days a week will not be considered. For more information about IDLO’s Internship Program visit:  http://goo.gl/ZeG1un.

THE INTERNSHIP

The IDLO Program Development team is responsible for identifying partnership and funding opportunities for the Organization and promoting the IDLO’s strategic vision among partner organizations, agencies, and/or donors.

An Intern is sought for an interesting professional learning opportunity to contribute to the work of the Program Development team with an immediate start.  Under the supervision of the Senior Program Development Advisor, and in collaboration with relevant colleagues, the intern will be asked to support the team with the following duties:

·  Assist on legal, economic and political contextual research for countries and regions in which IDLO is developing or intends to develop programming;

·  Support the identification of donor governments, agencies and private sources of potential funding for programming;

·  Assist with document needs assessments, utilizing functional tools such as SWOT Analysis, data collection, and utilizing logical frameworks based on theory of change;

·  Assist in drafting project proposals including, concept notes, competitive bids and grant applications liaising with all relevant colleagues across IDLO offices and in the field;

·  Support the Senior Legal Advisor, Program Development with research needs relating to program development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Educational qualifications

·  Minimum of a university degree in: law, business development, international studies, social science or a related field.

Languages

· Fluency in English with knowledge of either French, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian being an advantage.

Specific knowledge, Skills and Competencies

 · Legal, economic and political contextual research experience would be an advantage;

·  Competency in office software including excel;

·  Excellent English drafting and empirical research skills.

Behavioral competencies

· Good team player, positive attitude, flexible mind, comfortable working in multi-cultural settings; and experience within an international setting (UN, IGO, international NGO) is desirable

· Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently, as well as in a small team, and doing so in a well-organized manner and exercising sound judgment.

· Strong time-management skills and excellent ability to adhere to tight deadlines

All applications must include (as an attachment) an updated Resume/CV and a Cover letter.