Background:
This internship seeks a current undergraduate or graduate student seeking to obtain work experience that aligns with his/her studies within the intersection of global development and technology and/or to fulfill requirements for an academic course or degree. The Intern will work within the ICT4D team at CRS supporting country programs across the agency and carrying out HQ level work.

Primary Function:
The Intern will support two critical functions of the ICT4D Innovation and Scale team: business development and knowledge management. Under the direction of the Business Development Specialist and the Knowledge Management & Communication Specialist, the Intern will assist in identifying business opportunities and organizing resources to strengthen CRS’s ICT4D positioning. The Intern will conduct research and analysis to identify and develop ICT4D innovation areas relevant to business development, while also supporting the organization and dissemination of key knowledge management resources. They will help create ICT4D-focused business development products, including resource guides and communication materials.

Job Responsibility:

Identify ICT4D Opportunities

•     Assist in conducting a donor landscape review focused on ICT4D innovations
•     Support the identification and application process for innovation grants
•     Conduct daily media monitoring to track key ICT4D-related business opportunities

Develop Business Development and Knowledge Management Resources

•     Help create business development materials, including case studies, presentations, and communication products
•     Assist in the organization of ICT4D knowledge management resources, ensuring they are accessible
•     Contribute to the writing and structuring of ICT4D and BD resource guides and toolkits

Key Working Relationships:

•     Internal: Business Development Specialist, Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist, Director of Innovation and Scale, ICT4D colleagues.
•     External: Not Applicable.
Qualifications:

Must Have
Excellent research and analytical skills
Excellent writing skills
Ability to work independently
Demonstrable interest in the humanitarian/international development sector

Preferred
Demonstrable competencies in visual/graphic design
Candidates from all areas of study will be considered; students majoring in international relations, history, area studies, design, or related are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.  Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.  We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.  The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.

CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Requirements

CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.  All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.

CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.