Strategy Intern, Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation), Washington, DC
Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation) -
Washington, DC,
US
Strategy Intern
Date Posted: 2024-05-31
Job description
Summary
DFC ranked a Best Places to Work in 2022.
Unpaid internships with DFC are offered year round in Washington, D.C., and can last from 12 weeks to 12 months. Duties vary based on the department and/or office in which the intern is placed. DFC's Internship Program offers valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth, and may be applied in any future employment endeavor, including federal, state and local governments or in the private sector.
This job is open to
This is an unpaid student internship.
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Duties
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) on the Strategy Team, reporting to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy (DCOS). The DFC is the U.S. Government's development finance institution and works to mobilize and facilitate the participation of American private capital and skills in the economic and social development of emerging market economies. As a Strategy Intern you will be responsible for helping to drive the agency's investment and portfolio strategy to advance foreign policy priorities and development impact.
The Strategy Intern will:
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled at least part-time in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program. The ideal candidate should have a concentration in business, economics, international relations, development policy, or other related subjects. Strong written, research and oral communication skills are required. Strong ability with programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Successful completion of a background investigation is also required.
Some knowledge of and/or experience in project and corporate finance, and specific sectors and countries is desirable but not required. Individuals with initiative and the ability to work independently are preferred.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
PASS/FAIL COURSES:
If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be reviewed to ensure eligibility under this program. Applications of eligible students will be forwarded to the Department for consideration. A separate application should be submitted for each internship of interest.
To apply for this internship, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Cover Letter (optional)
3. Unofficial Transcript(s) or proof of enrollment.
How to Apply
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Applicants for the DFC Unpaid Student Volunteer (Internship) Program must submit a resume and unofficial transcript in order to be considered for placement. NOTE: Incomplete packages will not be considered.
Please submit an application for each program of interest.
Applications are accepted year-round based upon agency need;
Please visit USAJobs.gov to view current internship vacancies, learn more about DFC Offices, and review specific qualification requirements for each internship. If you have any questions, please email ...@dfc.gov.
If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement at least two business days before the closing date, to discuss your situation. Failure to contact us within sufficient time may result in your hardship request being denied.
Agency contact information
DFC Intern POC
Email
...@dfc.gov
Address
International Development Finance Corporation
1100 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20527
US
Next steps
You will receive a notification if you are referred to a DFC Internship Coordinator for further consideration. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond individually to application status inquiries.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
DFC ranked a Best Places to Work in 2022.
Unpaid internships with DFC are offered year round in Washington, D.C., and can last from 12 weeks to 12 months. Duties vary based on the department and/or office in which the intern is placed. DFC's Internship Program offers valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth, and may be applied in any future employment endeavor, including federal, state and local governments or in the private sector.
This job is open to
- Students
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
This is an unpaid student internship.
Videos
Duties
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) on the Strategy Team, reporting to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy (DCOS). The DFC is the U.S. Government's development finance institution and works to mobilize and facilitate the participation of American private capital and skills in the economic and social development of emerging market economies. As a Strategy Intern you will be responsible for helping to drive the agency's investment and portfolio strategy to advance foreign policy priorities and development impact.
The Strategy Intern will:
- Advance special projects at the request of the DCOS, and at times, at the request of the COS, CEO and members of the CEO's team, requiring engagement across a wide set of organizational stakeholders to advance strategic priorities, working across DFC departments to operationalize DFC's strategy.
- Analyze the tactical and operational planning processes to assess DFC's execution on strategic objectives and provide guidance, data, and recommendations regarding DFC program and policy operations.
- Contribute to the development of timely and comprehensive implementation plans which effectively use human, physical and financial resources, and work effectively with other offices to achieve common objectives and assure that allocated resources are efficiently deployed and productively utilized.
- Support execution of administrative and operational priorities and serve as a key office liaison, ensuring smooth project management and coordination with agency leadership and offices throughout the organization.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt
- Must be actively enrolled (at least part-time) in an accredited college or university
- U.S. Citizenship is required
Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled at least part-time in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program. The ideal candidate should have a concentration in business, economics, international relations, development policy, or other related subjects. Strong written, research and oral communication skills are required. Strong ability with programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Successful completion of a background investigation is also required.
Some knowledge of and/or experience in project and corporate finance, and specific sectors and countries is desirable but not required. Individuals with initiative and the ability to work independently are preferred.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
PASS/FAIL COURSES:
If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
- Benefits
Review our benefits
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be reviewed to ensure eligibility under this program. Applications of eligible students will be forwarded to the Department for consideration. A separate application should be submitted for each internship of interest.
- Benefits
Review our benefits - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this internship, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Cover Letter (optional)
3. Unofficial Transcript(s) or proof of enrollment. - How to Apply
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Applicants for the DFC Unpaid Student Volunteer (Internship) Program must submit a resume and unofficial transcript in order to be considered for placement. NOTE: Incomplete packages will not be considered.
Please submit an application for each program of interest.
Applications are accepted year-round based upon agency need;
Please visit USAJobs.gov to view current internship vacancies, learn more about DFC Offices, and review specific qualification requirements for each internship. If you have any questions, please email ...@dfc.gov.
If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement at least two business days before the closing date, to discuss your situation. Failure to contact us within sufficient time may result in your hardship request being denied.
Agency contact information
DFC Intern POC
Email
...@dfc.gov
Address
International Development Finance Corporation
1100 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20527
US
Next steps
You will receive a notification if you are referred to a DFC Internship Coordinator for further consideration. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond individually to application status inquiries. - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Criminal history inquiries
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
To apply for this internship, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Cover Letter (optional)
3. Unofficial Transcript(s) or proof of enrollment.
How to Apply
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Applicants for the DFC Unpaid Student Volunteer (Internship) Program must submit a resume and unofficial transcript in order to be considered for placement. NOTE: Incomplete packages will not be considered.
Please submit an application for each program of interest.
Applications are accepted year-round based upon agency need;
Please visit USAJobs.gov to view current internship vacancies, learn more about DFC Offices, and review specific qualification requirements for each internship. If you have any questions, please email ...@dfc.gov.
If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement at least two business days before the closing date, to discuss your situation. Failure to contact us within sufficient time may result in your hardship request being denied.
Agency contact information
DFC Intern POC
...@dfc.gov
Address
International Development Finance Corporation
1100 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20527
US
Next steps
You will receive a notification if you are referred to a DFC Internship Coordinator for further consideration. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond individually to application status inquiries.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Criminal history inquiries
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request