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| Government Millennium Challenge Corporation Washington, DC http://www.mcc.gov/opportunities/internships/index.shtml The MCC internship program is for undergraduate and graduate-level students. The duration of the assignment varies depending on each student's schedule and the expressed needs of MCC divisions. U.S. Citizenship is required and selectees must successfully complete applicable security requirements. Internships are paid. |
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Public Sector Middle East Institute Washington, DC http://www.mideasti.org/programs/programs_leadershipdevelopment.html Since 1946 the Middle East Institute has been an important conduit of information between Middle Eastern nations and American policymakers, organizations and the public. Internships are available throughout the year to undergraduates and recent graduates. Positions are available on a full or part-time basis with a minimum of 20 hours a week. Although there is no financial compensation for interns, MEI does offer each intern one free language class, a one-year membership to MEI, and reimbursement for local travel expenses. The dates of internships correspond to the fall, spring, and, summer academic semesters. The deadlines for applications are November 15 for Spring, March 15 for Summer, and July 15 for Fall. Founded in 1953, The Africa-America Institute is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, non-profit organization, with offices in New York and Washington, and a presence in over 50 African countries. For over five decades AAI has worked to engage Africans and Americans through training programs and dialogue. AAI's programs aim to encourage greater understanding of Africa among a wide spectrum of Americans and to bring American and African policy makers together to focus on issues of mutual concern. |
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Public Sector United Nations Foundation Washington, DC http://www.unfoundation.org/about/about_internship.asp The UN Foundation was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner's historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. The UN Foundation builds and implements public-private partnerships to address the world's most pressing problems, and also works to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. The UN Foundation is a public charity. The UN Foundation hosts a semester-long internship program during the Fall, Spring, and Summer school sessions. Students are exposed to the work of the UN, within a framework that encourages them to consider careers in the UN or related causes. |
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International Development Firms and NGO's Development Alternatives, Inc. Bethesda, MD http://www.dai.com/washington/careers.php DAI is a global consulting firm providing social and economic development solutions to governments, communities, and companies with projects in developing and transitioning countries. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in the Washington, D.C., area, DAI now includes companies in Brazil, South Africa, Palestine, and the United Kingdom. DAI's 2,000 employees work in 75 countries. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, global corporations, and host-country governments. DAI has built a credible and competitive internship program highly regarded by students, schools, and the DAI staff. We provide formal and practical training for students as a stepping stone for their careers. Sometimes those careers lead to full-time positions within DAI. Interns have come to DAI from all over the world and at various stages in their education and careers-some between university and graduate school, some between years of schooling, and some recently graduated or making a career move. No matter the level or the timing, we are looking for motivated young professionals to join our team. |
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U.S. Foreign Service Department of State http://www.careers.state.gov Foreign Service Officers help formulate and implement the foreign policy of the United States. An essential part of the frontline personnel at all U.S. embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions, they will be found at nearly 265 locations worldwide as well as in Washington, D.C. |
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U.S. Commercial Service Department of Commerce Center http://www.export.gov/comm_svc/employment/employment_main.html The U.S. Commercial Service, of the International Trade Administration, is a corps of American and foreign employees dedicated to helping American companies expand sales in overseas markets. Foreign Service Officers in the Commercial Service work out of foreign and domestic field offices, and from the Washington headquarters, to promote the export of United States goods and services and defend United States commercial interests abroad. |
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U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service Department of Agriculture http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/newjobs/newjobs.html The Foreign Agricultural Service is the principal international arm of USDA, charged with the responsibility to create and expand international markets for American agriculture and food producers. Its reach is global, and its outlook comprehensive: from economic development and trade capacity building in low-income countries to market promotion and participation at the negotiating table. Career opportunities are about as varied as the world itself. |
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U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) http://www.usaid.gov/careers/ USAID is an independent agency that provides economic, development and humanitarian assistance around the world in support of the foreign policy goals of the United States. |
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International Economics and Finance Society, University of Maryland |