Internship: Agricultural Development -Employment, career opportunity in USA

Job Title: Internship: Agricultural Development
Organization: International Fund for Agricultural Development
Country: United States of America
Deadline: 31st Oct 2013

UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
NORTH AMERICAN LIAISON OFFICE (IFAD/NALO)

INTERNSHIPS

IFAD’s North American Liaison Office (NALO) offers internships in Washington, DC to individuals pursuing a course of studies or practical experience in international development, international relations and policy advocacy. Our internships expose students to a wide range of development issues, such as smallholder agriculture and rural development, sustainability, climate change, gender issues, and development finance, among many others.

Qualifications

Applicants should be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the spring semester. Interns must have excellent analytical and writing abilities, good interpersonal and communications skills, and a strong interest in international development, particularly agricultural and rural development. We accept applications from both graduate and undergraduate students. This is an unpaid internship. Letters of reference are provided for those who successfully complete the internship.

Outcomes for the Intern

The IFAD/NALO internship will afford students and young professionals the opportunity to gain knowledge of policymaking processes and deepen their understanding of policy issues related to rural development and international development finance. Interns will gain familiarity with the workings of a United Nations organization and international financial institution and acquire an understanding of the purpose and functioning of a liaison office. In addition, interns will learn about career possibilities in the field of international development policy and develop their skills and abilities in a highly specialized policy environment.

How to apply:

Applicants must submit a completed Personal History Form with three references, a brief writing sample (3-5 pages) on a related topic, as well as a cover letter explaining their interest in the internship. The Personal History Form can be found on IFAD’s website at www.ifad.org under Who We Are/Work with Us /Download IFAD Personal History Form. Please e-mail applications to t.pesek@ifad.org. No phone calls, please.
Interested candidates should submit applications by Thursday, October 31st, 2013.
The internship will start during the first week of January 2014 and conclude towards the end of May 2014.