Certificate in International Development

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INTERNSHIPS

The Certificate in International Development requires that students participate in a structured experience "on the ground" in international development work. Students may fulfill this requirement in one of three ways:

1) Complete an internship during one semester or over the summer
This internship should focus on international development and can be completed ideally in a developing country, but alternatively locally at Georgetown University, with a development organization, or think tank. All internships completed before May 2008 count with the approval of the Director of the Certificate.

Starting in May 2008, you will need to get internship approval from the Director of the Certificate by using our new internship approval form before you start the internship and to submit your supervisor's evaluation form after completion. The internship requires a minimum of 60 hours unless it is coordinated by the the Center of Social Justice Research, Teaching & Service. You are expected to submit a 8-10 page reflection paper which outlines how lessons learned during the internship contributed to material learned in the classroom. .

In order to receive one credit for the internship students need to register for INAF 303-01 (Tutorial: Intl. Dev. Cert) during the Registration period. They can also submit the Tutorial Form - available at the SFS Dean's front desk in ICC 301 -to the Director of the Certificate for approval and then submit it to the office of Dean Emily Zenick in SFS

2) Take a community-based learning (CBL) course in a developing country
This course should be taken during study abroad and should "integrate" 20 to 40 hours of international development work monitored by faculty. The program is coordinated through the Center of Social Justice Research, Teaching & Service.

3) Enroll in a course with the 4th credit option for social action
A student opting for this needs to secure approval of the faculty of the course and the director of the Certificate. This rcourse includes  an orientationsession , 40 hours of work in international development, three discussion sessions, and three papers. This program is coordinated through the Center of Social Justice Research, Teaching & Service.

Please note that while the Certificate in International Development Program offers guidance in locating internship opportunities, it remains the student's responsibility to apply for his/her internship independently and to secure approval by the Director of the Certificate.

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Below is a list of places to start looking for internship opportunities. Please also consult our Resources page for further assistance. Many of these organizations know about the Georgetown certificate program and look forward to working with students who are pursuing it.

International Development Internship Blog - A current listing of dozens of internships, organized by geographical location.

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Guatemala Accompaniment Project of NISGUA

The Guatemala Accompaniment Project of NISGUA sends international volunteers to work as human rights observers in at-risk communities in Guatemala. Interns work from six months to one year as a human rights observer in Guatemala.
Stipend Amount: $300/month & health insurance
http://www.nisgua.org/get_involved/join_gap/human_rights_accompanier/overview.asp

Contact Person: Ms. Catherine Norris, Program Coordinator
1830 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-265-8713
Email: gap@nisgua.org
Website: www.nisgua.org

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ACUMEN FUND STUDENT LEADERS WORKSHOP
New York City, May 29-30, 2009
DEADLINE APRIL 17

http://www.acumenfund.org/get-involved/student-leaders-workshop.html

Acumen Fund wants to be a partner and resource for young people who wish to learn about or enter the field of social enterprise development. By engaging with and supporting you, we aim to build leaders in the sector and change how young people think about poverty alleviation.

Apply
Please answer the questions on the attached PDF application to give us a sense of who you are and why you hope to attend the workshop. In addition to the following questions, please send us your resume. Submit your complete application as a word document or pasted into the body of an email. Applications (including your resume) should be sent to workshop@acumenfund.org.

The Workshop
Acumen Fund is hosting its first annual workshop for student leaders on May 28th-30th, 2009 in New York City. Sessions will focus on Acumen Fund and its model, types of enterprises and investors within the social enterprise sector, ideas for skill development and career planning, and opportunities for leadership and engagement in the sector. We are particularly interested in engaging students who want to lead efforts to engage others in social enterprise on their campuses, and will provide time to explore ways of doing this.

Throughout the weekend, we hope not only to develop your skills and knowledge about enterprise development and social venture capital, but also to learn from you about how Acumen Fund can be a stronger partner with young people. It will be an intimate workshop with 20-25 students, giving you the opportunity to get to know Acumen Fund, our community, and each other.

Please note that to apply for this workshop, you need to complete a mini-project, so please be sure to read through this entire application as early as possible.

Who we are looking for
Acumen Fund believes that global leaders of the next generation possess the following qualities: an inability to accept the status quo; a focus on being part of a larger community; the ability to take risks and to learn from failure; and people who share our core values of respect, humility, audacity, listening, leadership, generosity, and accountability.

We are looking for college students (rising sophomores, juniors and seniors) who reflect these qualities and want to become champions of social enterprise for their generation. The selected participants will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, a sophisticated understanding of global development, and a strong desire to find promising new ways of addressing poverty.

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2009/2010 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program

The MILEAD Fellows Program is a one-year leadership
development program designed to identify, develop and
promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and
succeed in leadership in their community. The one-year
program targets dynamic young women interested in developing
transformational leadership skills that help them tackle
issues affecting women in their communities. Applications
are welcome from young women living in Africa and the
Diaspora.

MILEAD fellowship awards will be made to as many as 25
young women between the ages of 19 and 25, with exceptional
qualities who have exhibited leadership potential in their
community, organization, and/or profession. To be eligible
for the one-year program, an applicant must be African,
living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to
participate in all required activities related to MILEAD
including a three-week residential Summer Institute in
August; and, commit to a community leadership service
project and internship. Specific requirements of the program
and related dates are outlined in the application.

Applications are welcome from young women living in Africa
and the Diaspora. We invite you to nominate emerging young
African Women leaders with the potential to help transform
their community.

Application package is available at:
http://www.moremiinitiative.org/programs.php
The deadline for completed MILEAD Fellows applications to be submitted for
review is April 30, 2009.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials
by the application deadline:
1. Completed MILEAD Application Form
2. Resumé/Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
3. Two letters of recommendation from professional or
academic contacts

For more applications or information, please contact:

MILEAD Program Coordinator
P.O. Box CT 5604
Accra, Ghana
Email: info@moremiinitiatives.org
Tel: +233 21 770 736 Ghana)
+1 404 502 1006 (USA)
www.moremiinitiative.org
http://www.moremiinitiative.org/

 

The InterAction Internship Program - Deadline April 14
http://www.interaction.org/internship/

CARE USA - Deadline April 17
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=8&s_src=170960110000&s_subsrc

Save The Children - Deadline ASAP. Candidate chosen end of April.
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=284965&company_id=15604&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=1011577&version=1&ohjobs=y

Save The Children - Deadline ASAP. Candidate chosen end of April.
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=284963&company_id=15604&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=1011577&version=1&ohjobs=y

Partners of the Americas - Deadline ASAP. Available immediately.
http://www.partners.net/partners/YA_Internship_EN.asp?SnID=750724725

Partners of the Americas - Deadline Rolling. Applications reviewed until position filled.
http://www.partners.net/partners/Office_Volunteer_EN.asp?SnID=750724725

Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) - Deadline May 1
http://www.empea.net/Main-Menu-Category/about/Careers/Undergraduate-Research-Internship.aspx

Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) - Deadline Rolling. Applications reviewed until position filled.
http://www.empea.net/Main-Menu-Category/about/Careers/Undergraduate-Internship.aspx

Institute for Policy Studies - Deadline May 5
http://www.ips-dc.org/about/joinus

Freedom House - Deadline: Rolling. Applications reviewed until the position is filled.
http://www.freedomhouse.org/template.cfm?page=13

Worldwatch Institute - Deadline: Rolling. Applications reviewed until the position is filled.
http://www.worldwatch.org/node/6025

Eurasia Foundation - Deadline: Rolling. Applications reviewed until the position is filled.
http://www.eurasia.org/jobs/db/view.aspx?id=78

Eurasia Foundation - Deadline: Rolling. Applications reviewed until the position is filled.
http://www.eurasia.org/jobs/db/view.aspx?id=63

Safadi Foundation USA - Deadline: Rolling. Applications reviewed until the position is filled.
http://www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact_show.htm?doc_id=853171

World Policy Institute and Journal - Deadline March 28
http://www.worldpolicy.org/wpi/internship.html

International Forum for Democratic Studies - Deadline March 30
http://www.ned.org/employment.html#FORUMINTERN

Economic Strategy Institute - Deadline April 1
http://www.worldpress.org/link.cfm?http://www.econstrat.org/

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom - Deadline April 1
http://www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact_show.htm?doc_id=847111

The Inter-American Dialogue - Deadline April 1
http://www.thedialogue.org/page.cfm?pageID=15

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies - Deadline April 1
http://www.jointcenter.org/index.php/about_the_joint_center/internship_program

World Resources Institute - Deadline ASAP (selections made last week March / first week April)
http://www.wri.org/job/10845

World Resources Institute - Deadline ASAP (selections made last week March / first week April)
http://www.wri.org/job/10302

The Wilson Center - Deadline ASAP (selections made early April)
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=internships.ad&internship_id=127634

New America Foundation - Deadline ASAP (selections made early April)
http://www.newamerica.net/about/employment_opportunities/8293

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From Kevin Donovan, who is pursuing the Certificate:

Compass International: campus volunteers Society for International Development: program development intern Amazon Conservation Association (ACA): administrative intern

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ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES

• The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs' Undergraduate Fellows Program is especially focused on issues relating to international development and gives students a chance to present and publish their research.
• Career Education Center from which you can also utilize the Hoya Career Connection webpage.
• The Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching & Service works in collaboration with Project Concern International, both having made commitments to important and substantive development issues.
• Center for Intercultural Education and Development offers 2-3 internships per semester to students pursuing the Certificate in International Development.
• The Globe offers internships regularly.
• OurMoment's database - all of the information has been submitted by students who participated in the programs themselves.
• The internship binder in the SFS Dean's Office. The internship binder is kept at the front desk of the office.

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INTERNSHIPS IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA

• Internships at Ashoka
  Interns at Ashoka work with professionals and entrepreneurs committed to supporting an influential civil society worldwide. Because we recognize that interns can be Ashoka's best ambassadors in their schools and communities, we strive to immerse interns in our most dynamic projects as well as our unique staff culture. Our goal is to give interns the opportunity to shape their own substantive responsibilities. As trusted members of the Ashoka team, interns are expected to demonstrate Ashoka's core values of applied empathy, entrepreneurship and collegiality, and commitment to innovation for the public.
  
  To find out more about Ashoka's Internship opportunities, click here.

• Vital Voices Global Partnership offers internships in the fall, spring and summer for undergraduate, advanced students and recent graduates interested in gaining practical experience in public policy at an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the promotion of women's rights and democracies worldwide. Interns may participate in a variety of activities, including research, writing, and organizing meetings and events that support the goals of the program they are working with.
  
  Latin America and Caribbean Internship
  Website & Communications Internship
  Writing & Research Internship
  
  To apply: Please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, one writing sample of no more than 10 pages, and two references with contact information to danaal-ebrahim@vitalvoices.org. Interested candidates should submit applications as soon as possible. Use "Internship Application" as the subject of your e-mail. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

• USAID Volunteer Student Interns
  Office of Conflict Management & Mitigation: Internship Information.
  Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs, volunteer student interns for Spring 2009, Summer 2009, and Fall 2009.
  General Counsel: Information on legal internships for law students is available at the Legal Internships.

• The Development Executive Group seeks interns for its Fall Internship Program (full- or part-time). The Internship Program offers university students and young professionals the opportunity to be directly involved in work with various agencies in international development. Devex is a social enterprise bringing efficiency to international development through recruiting and business information services. Interns will find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.

• The Center for Global Development (CGD), an independent, non-partisan, non-profit policy research organization in Washington, DC, seeks a paid intern to work with Senior Fellow Liliana Rojas-Suarez on access to finance around the globe. Please see the website for more information.

• The Washington Office of Latin America is a nonprofit policy, research and advocacy organization working to advance democracy, human rights, and social and economic justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. WOLA?s Yudelman Internship Program works to give interns a broad exposure to the foreign policy-making process and aims to familiarize its interns with current events in Latin America through regular meetings with our staff and by attending NGO coalition meetings, congressional hearings, and other discussions and events. In addition, throughout the semester, interns will have a series of ?brown bag? lunch discussions with representatives from different sectors that interact with the NGO world, such as foundations, governments, and multilateral institutions. For more information, click here.

• Development Alternatives, Inc.. 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. Click here for information on DAI's 2008 Internship Program. If there are no open internship positions currently posted, inquires should be sent to internships@dai.com.

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INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS

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Internship recommended by Samith Shah,who graduated with the Certificate in International Development in May 2008 in SFS, and lives and works in Mumbai.

The Sujaya Foundation, an innovative social educational venture based in Mumbai , India , is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated undergraduate student to take part in its first annual fellowship program in Mumbai this summer.

Description:

The Sujaya Foundation was founded as a small non-profit five years ago and has since grown rapidly. In an Indian corporate sector where the ability to secure employment has become increasingly dependent upon a basic working knowledge of English and computer skills, Sujaya seeks to employ innovative methods to bridge the digital and linguistic divide in the education of Mumbai?s underprivileged youth. We currently operate around several core programs:

1) Classes and tutoring in English (reading and writing), math, computer skills, and nutrition for primary students from local municipal schools.

2) Rigorous and intensive vocational training courses for young adults centered on English immersion and employment skills. Courses culminate with job placements in local companies through Sujaya's extensive corporate partnership program.

3) The operation of an associated business process outsourcing (BPO) center, which provides a means of income, employment, and job-skills practice for students.

4) The development of Sujaya's nascent rural arm, bringing quality English education to rural schoolchildren through Mumbai-based training of rural teachers and the use of mobile phones as effective learning tools.

These services are offered through numerous corporate partnerships developed with local and international firms in the IT/ITES and finance sectors.

Responsibilities:

While working with Sujaya, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in social entrepreneurship and international development. Although it has expanded quickly, the Sujaya Foundation currently operates with a small and dedicated core staff whose responsibilities range from working with students and performing administrative tasks to creating partnerships with local corporations and formulating long-term organizational and implementation strategy. The responsibilities of a Summer Fellow would mirror those of Sujaya's permanent staff, with a greater emphasis on working directly with students and helping Sujaya's management work on organizational growth, especially with the Foundation?s rural initiative. Tentatively, 50% of the Fellow's time will be spent in Mumbai and 50% in a more rural environment.

Logistics:

· The Fellowship will last for approximately 8 weeks from early June to early August. The Foundation will provide housing for the duration of the program, a small stipend to cover food and incidental expenses, and will arrange for work-related domestic travel as necessary.

· The Fellow will be responsible for airfare, travel visa, and insurance arrangements.

· The Fellow will receive an orientation to Mumbai and the Foundation?s work upon arrival and can depend on the continuous support of Sujaya?s staff.

Qualifications:

· Interest in and passion for development and social justice demonstrated by prior work, volunteer, and study experiences

· Understanding of the difficulties posed by living and working in a developing country

· Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently with minimal guidance

· Undergraduates of all majors are welcome to apply (including graduating seniors, although the duration of the Fellowship will remain the same)

How to apply:

We welcome applications from anyone who is enthusiastic about a unique experience working in the social entrepreneurship and development space!

To apply, please send:

· Your curriculum vitae (including contact information)

· A short cover letter explaining why you would like to pursue this opportunity (250 words or less)

Applications are due by Friday, April 17^th. Short-listed candidates will be contacted thereafter to arrange a short phone interview, and an offer will be extended during the last week of April. Every effort will be made to expedite the process so the Fellow can book travel and visas as soon as possible.

All complete applications and questions can be directed to Samit Shah (SFS '08) at samitshah86@gmail.com (include 'Sujaya Fellowship' in the subject line).

For more information, please visit www.sujayafoundation.org

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INTERNSHIP WITH JATIN DAS IN NEW DEHLI

Jatin Das is well known around the world as he is one of the top contemporary artists of India ( http://jatindas.com/)

He is looking for a few students to intern and work with him for summer (possibly longer) to assist in grant writing and administrative work (managing, archiving mostly traditional art, and doing some research for him). In addition to his art and upcoming gallery exhibitions, he is working to open a pankha museum in Delhi and an arts center in his home state of Orissa in Bhubaneshwar. He needs a few interested students to assist in these projects.

Interns will be provided domestic hospitality (lodging, transport and accommodation). Art/art history are not a requirement. But he is looking for students with exceptional writing and research skills as well as management. Some knowledge of India is a definite plus but also isn't completely necessary. Students working on this project will learn a great deal about the administrative and political aspects of working in India. The philanthropic work--opening the museum and the center in Orissa--involve grant writing, communicating with government and interacting with bureaucracy in particular. These projects will provide good insight into administration, politics, economics and conducting business in India.

For questions please contact Prof. Mary Breeding, meb235@georgetown.edu.

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Center for Multi-Disciplinary Research (Karnataka, India)

Professor G. K. Karanth is director of the Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Research (CMDR) located in Dharwad, Karnataka. His Centre is a small but dynamic research Centre located in the Northern part of Karnataka (http://www.cmdr.co.in/index.htm). Dr. Karanth has expressed an interest in seeking institutional collaborations with researchers and students interested in doing work in India and also noted that his institute is willing to assist and work with visiting scholars and students from Georgetown if there is any interest. If interested in developing research collaborations, you can contact Dr. Karanth at gk.karanth@gmail.com.

CMDR is located in Dharwad. It is small town in Southern India, which is an ideal location for researchers interested in researching topics related to rural India. Traditionally located in a "backward" part of the state of Karnataka, Dharward has benefited substantially from development in the state and provides a comfortable location for research. CMDR is also a place to interact with researchers and could be a good location for a student seeking to undertake field research. Prof. Karanth is a well-known sociologist within India with specializations on inequality and caste.

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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES

If you have had worthwhile or interesting internships or fellowships related to international development, please tell us about them! We would love to hear about your experiences in the field and pass on what you have learned to other students. Contact the Certificate in International Development Program at idevcert@georgetown.edu.

If you want to share your internship experience with other students fill out the this form to be included in our Internship Databank