Operations & Systems Intern

Job title:

Operations & Systems Intern

Company

DAI

Job description

Position Title:Operations & Systems InternContract Name:Africa Trade and Investment ActivityContract No:7200AA21C00056Period of Performance (on/about):Spring January 2025 (date of approval) – May 2025Place of Performance:Washington, D.C.Maximum Level of Effort (LOE):Up to 100 Days dependent on PoPPROJECT BACKGROUND:The USAID Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) activity is designed to bolster the U.S. Government’s ability to boost trade and investment to, from, and within the African continent. The continent-wide program is USAID’s flagship effort in support of the Prosper Africa initiative and will expand and accelerate two-way trade and investment between African nations and the United States.Driven by market demand, ATI embraces innovative approaches to achieve its goals. ATI is designed as a small, core set of centrally coordinated technical and institutional support activities, and a large, flexible performance-based subcontracting and grants under contract facility designed to support the needs and opportunities that USAID Missions and the private sector identify.ROLE’S PURPOSE:The Operations & Systems Intern is a short-term position which will be responsible for providing support to the ATI Quality & Systems team. The Intern will support the Team with procurement/grants process support, data input & analytics, targeted research on best practices for partnership development and private sector engagement, and various administrative tasks as assigned (e.g., approvals, reporting, and invoice tracking).This internship offers a valuable learning opportunity for individuals aspiring to work in the international development sector, particularly in private sector engagement. By supporting procurement and grants processes, conducting targeted research, and managing data analytics, the intern will gain hands-on experience with key operational systems. He/she will also be exposed to best practices in partnership development and private sector engagement, critical components of today’s international development strategies. This role provides an immersive environment to understand the intricacies of cross-sector collaboration and the practical skills needed to drive impactful, sustainable development outcomes.OBJECTIVES AND DUTIESThe Operations & Systems Intern will work with the Systems Team to provide support in the following task areas:

• Maintain the partner network database and complete regular, robust data cleaning exercises to ensure ATI can produce accurate analysis of its partner network (e.g. number of local partners, number of partners focused on a particular region, etc). This includes supporting the maintenance of ATI dashboards.
• Support the ATI Systems Team in systematizing project-wide templates and resources, including development of new tools, templates, and trackers, such as updated templates for IQCs, TOs, subcontracts by type, modification documents, etc.
• Support development of materials for internal and external ATI learning, including ATI staff, new members of the Partner Network, & ATI clients. This may include what to expect from procurements, overview of USAID/ATI procurement and grants process, FAQs, training guides, learning products on best practices for private sector engagement, etc.
• Support the procurement/grant life cycle by performing support tasks as needed, such as drafting memos, updating award data records, or taking notes during Technical Evaluation Committee meetings.
• Support the maintenance of administrative records by saving and categorizing in a rational, straightforward hierarchy all documentation on shared file servers and project management systems in accordance with the project’s document saving protocol and norms.
• Provide event and meeting organization support as needed.
• Draft and submit approvals, analysis, and reports for the Systems Team.
• Provide ad-hoc operational and administrative support, as assigned.
• Participate in regular project management meetings.

REPORTING: The Operations & Systems Intern will report to the Operations & Systems Senior Associate.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree student in business, economics, international development, or associated fields, with more than one year of experience in professional workplaces.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed, motivated and able to accomplish tasks without direct supervision.
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven research skills with an aptitude for clear and succinct report writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in the U.S.
• Available to work 10-20 hours per week.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior and/or passion for work in international development, with exposure to private sector engagement approaches.
• Based in the DMV area with the ability to work in the ATI US office on occasion
• Strong data management, analytics, collection, and visualization skills, including use of relevant software packages.

CompensationThe expected pay rate for this position is $22/hour.Equal Employment OpportunityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.ABOUT DAIDAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

Expected salary

$22 per hour

Location

USA

Job date

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:07:29 GMT

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