Global Programs & Operations Officer - Intern

Summary

IIRR is a rural development NGO whose programs address the health, education, and environmental conditions of rural communities and promote sustainable solutions. The Global Programs & Operations Officer Intern will support fundraising, partnerships, research, projects and programs, operations, advocacy, and communications across global, regional, and country teams.

Responsibilities

• Support research and preparation of grant proposals, concept notes, donor materials, and other fundraising documents
• Conduct research on prospective donors, funding opportunities, and relevant trends in international development
• Assist with organizing and maintaining information and materials related to fundraising and donor engagement
• Support research and outreach related to potential organizational, institutional, and strategic partners
• Assist with partnership development activities, background research, and preparation of partnership materials
• Support coordination and documentation of meetings, collaborations, and learning exchanges
• Conduct literature reviews and research on topics relevant to IIRR’s programs and organizational priorities
• Support the identification and documentation of tools, approaches, and evidence related to measuring program outcomes and impact
• Assist with research, analysis, and preparation of reports, briefs, presentations, and other knowledge products
• Support project initiatives in IIRR’s focus areas: health, education, food systems, economic empowerment, and the environment
• Assist with project planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation, and reporting
• Support the development of new program concepts in collaboration with colleagues around the world
• Provide research, administrative, analytical, and coordination support to global, regional, and country teams
• Assist with developing and organizing operational documents, systems, processes, and internal resources
• Support ad-hoc organizational initiatives and assignments as needed
• Support the development of communications materials, including website content, social media, newsletters, reports, presentations, and other publications
• Conduct research to support advocacy and public engagement on issues relevant to IIRR’s mission and areas of work
• Assist with documenting and communicating program results, organizational achievements, and stories of impact

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (completed prior to internship start date)
• Well-organized, reliable, and self-motivated
• Helpful and responsive, including when dealing with ad-hoc requests and providing support to colleagues
• Resourceful, creative, and comfortable with problem-solving
• Strong writing skills with meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to contribute new and bold ideas
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks
• A willingness to learn from mistakes, adapt quickly, and incorporate feedback while respecting and valuing input from a global and diverse team
• Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic environment where responsibilities may evolve from week to week
• Intermediate experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications
• Responsive to manager's feedback and able to take direction while executing work independently with minimal oversight in a remote working environment
• Passionate about making a positive difference
• This is a fully remote internship; however, it is not an asynchronous position. Interns are expected to maintain a consistent work schedule during regular New York/East Coast business hours and to be available and responsive during their agreed upon hours

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (completed prior to internship start date)
• Well-organized, reliable, and self-motivated
• Helpful and responsive, including when dealing with ad-hoc requests and providing support to colleagues
• Resourceful, creative, and comfortable with problem-solving
• Strong writing skills with meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to contribute new and bold ideas
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks
• A willingness to learn from mistakes, adapt quickly, and incorporate feedback while respecting and valuing input from a global and diverse team
• Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic environment where responsibilities may evolve from week to week
• Intermediate experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications
• Responsive to manager's feedback and able to take direction while executing work independently with minimal oversight in a remote working environment
• Passionate about making a positive difference
• This is a fully remote internship; however, it is not an asynchronous position. Interns are expected to maintain a consistent work schedule during regular New York/East Coast business hours and to be available and responsive during their agreed upon hours

Benefits

• Available for class credit
• Fully remote internship
• Full-time: 5 days (40 hours) per week for 3 months
• Part-time: 3–4 days (20 hours) per week for 6 months