Objective:
The ME&A Summer Internship Program offers exceptional students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to International Development Operations. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of ME&A work.
Applicants should have expressed interest in the field of development; ability to adapt to new environments and work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member at ME&A. The background of the interns is matched with the needs of the organization.
Qualifying for an Internship:
Candidates for the internship program are selected on a competitive basis. The profiles of the interns are matched with the needs of the organization. The following qualifications are required for consideration:
Under the supervision of a technical expert in the respective area, interns are assigned a project based on agreed terms of references and in line with their skills set. These terms of references typically include some or all of the following responsibilities: Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Candidates for the internship program are selected on a competitive basis. The profiles of the interns are matched with the needs of the organization. The following qualifications are required for consideration:
- Students should be enrolled in an advanced degree program or have recently graduated; Students must have written and spoken proficiency in English; fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic.
Under the supervision of a technical expert in the respective area, interns are assigned a project based on agreed terms of references and in line with their skills set. These terms of references typically include some or all of the following responsibilities: Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Provide support in organizing consultative meetings and special events;
- Assist in preparation of logistical arrangements for all meetings and special events;
- Research, analyze and evaluate documentation on various issues related to management, human resources, budget/finance and administration to assist with the establishment of various processes;
- Provide support in new and ongoing projects, including data entry and consolidation, administrative task, summarizing project-related information;
- Assist in drafting correspondence using standard templates;
- Perform statistical analyses and other data related activities, as required;
- Support record-keeping and digitization function;
- Perform other related duties, as required.
