• Job Description

  Req#: St5T1WC68Y

  2024 Summer internship

  • Open: 9 May 2024

  • Closing date: 20 May 2024 @ 10am

  CGD Europe (CGDE), an independent, non-partisan, non-profit think tank in London is now accepting applicants for its annual Summer Internship Programme.
  The internship will be spread over 20 hours per week for an 8-week period and the successful applicants will be expected to be in the office two days a week.
  
  What will candidates gain from the programme?
  The Summer Internship Programme is CGDE’s initiative aimed at helping to establish the next wave of leaders in global development. Up to three successful candidates will participate in a structured, paid, part-time internship programme that will expose them to our work in various areas, provide experience in institutional operations and activities, and present opportunities for professional development and networking, with the goal of encouraging participants to consider a career in development. Through this 8-week programme, CGDE hopes to gain diverse perspectives while building a new network of professionals to become part of the development community.
  
  The role
  CGDE Summer Interns will perform a range of tasks in support of the organisation’s programmatic mission. Interns will spend 8 weeks from June to September working closely with staff to support and complete a distinct project related to CGDE’s work.
  
  Internship opportunities are available in the following areas: Climate finance; Communications; and Fundraising.
  
  The climate finance role is a research role that will involve taking forward a piece of analysis. You will need quantitative and qualitative research skills, as well as the ability to clearly communicate the results of your work.
  
  The fundraising role will involve scanning and analysing the fundraising landscape. You will need strong background in research and writing skills, as well as the ability to clearly communicate to different audiences.
  
  The communications role will include a range of strategic communications activities; including copywriting for web, press and social media and collaboration on branding, publication management and video production. You will need to be able to demonstrate your interest in marketing, PR or communications for impact and campaigns—and be looking to develop a career in this area.
  
  Examples of activities include:

  • Provide project support for a specific programme, team, or issue area. This includes participating in team meetings to learn about and support the work in some of a broad range of activities including writing, editing, analysing, presenting and disseminating work, comms, fundraising and outreach.
  • Participating in internal sessions and external events to learn about the development landscape, key issues and institutions in development, and CGD's policy-based recommendations and research.
  • At the conclusion of the programme, a brief presentation to staff on your work and your experience in the programme.

  Requirements:

  • Candidates should be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree, ideally in economics, development studies, political science, international relations/development, communications, business, or a related field.
  • Interest in economics, global development, political science, non-profit administration, or other related fields.
  • Must be available for 20 hours per week, during normal business hours for the full 8 weeks.
  • A strong desire to help make the internship programme a success through enthusiasm, participation, a commitment to learning and asking questions, and offering candid feedback about how we can improve.
  • Comfortable with remote communications (Zoom, Teams).
  • A positive, team-player attitude.

  Candidates must have the right or be able to obtain the right to work and live in the UK by the time they start the internship. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Individuals from diverse backgrounds and/or underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
  
  Compensation
  Interns will receive £14 GBP per hour, paid monthly. Candidates who do not have the technology (hardware or internet) to participate are still encouraged to apply. CGDE is committed to making the programme accessible to all and will offer support to those with technology needs.
  
  How to Apply
  Applicants should submit a CV and a response (700-word maximum) to one of the application questions (one side of A4). Please indicate which question you are answering in your submission, and which of the three roles you would prefer. Due to the large volume of applicants, CGDE is unable to answer inquiries regarding application status. General queries about the programme are welcome.
  
  Application Questions

  • Our families and communities often define us and our individual worlds and each of has our own distinct life experience. Describe how your life experience might contribute to the CGDE community.
  • The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

  CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and celebrates fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.

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