Fundraising and Monitor and Evaluation Internships Available for International NGO

I Am, We Are (IAWA), an innovative educational nonprofit combatting the youth unemployment crisis by fostering a mindset of conscious entrepreneurship in youth across the globe (www.iamweareyouth.org), is seeking creative, versatile, and dedicated interns interested in playing a key role in the development of a start-up.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Fundraising/Development Intern Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation, planning, and implementation of fundraising events
• Assist on acquiring funding for IAWA 2016-2017 programming in South Africa
• Assist on design of sustainable funding model for IAWA
• Create and manage IAWA internal communications mechanisms (for team members, board members, sponsors, patrons, etc.)

Communications Intern Responsibilities:

• Assist on updating and enhancing IAWA social media (facebook, twitter, etc)
• Act as publicity “focal point” for IAWA events (correspond with media and attendees, write press releases, take pictures, etc.)
• Assist on establishing communications vehicles to maintain relationship with donors
• Manage website updates

Monitor and Evaluation Intern Responsibilities:

• Support the development of monitoring systems and tools
• Review and update current evaluation tools and surveys
• Calculate, synthesize, and analyze data points for all projects
• Other administrative and support tasks as needed by the M&E team

Curriculum Development Intern Responsibilities:

• Assist the Curriculum Development team with the design, development, and revision of IAWA's 2016-2017 South Africa curriculum and training materials such as lesson plans, worksheets, student content and facilitator training guides

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS)

• Commitment to serving youth and to the principle of Ubuntu (human cooperativeness or I am because we are)
• Commitment to sustainable solutions, rather than “quick fixes”
• Honesty, respectfulness, resourcefulness, resiliency, self-discipline, and flexibility
• Innovation and Intrapreneurship (ability to work within structures to create something new)
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Proficient time-management skills and self-motivated
• Proficient listening skills, as well as oral and written communication skills
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Hands-on and real time experience in an international context; we work with people and organizations around the world
• Opportunities for leadership and decision-making; your work is integral to the development of IAWA
• Visibility; we are a small, close knit group and your voice will be seen and heard
• Both a macro and micro-level perspective on development; we work with young people, teachers, community members, as well as larger organizations and policy makers. You will get to see the ways in which these sort of partnerships unfold and the effects that they have.
• Extended network for future career options; wherever your interests may lie, IAWA can help you make unique connections with people who can help you along the way

HOURS (TIME REQUIREMENTS): 5-10 Hours per week working remotely, with 1-2 in-person meetings per month

COMMITMENT: 6 months, with opportunity to extend

LOCATION: Washington, DC but most work will be done virtually