The Office of the Chief Development Officer (OCDO) provides guidance to DFC on development impact goals and metrics as well as contributing to policy initiatives essential to the US government that are related to development impact and its effects on foreign policy. The OCDO works closely with the DFC financing departments, the Office of Development Impact and the Office of the President, as well as other parts of the US government on various initiatives.

Duties

As a Development Impact and Policy Analysis Intern, students will have the opportunity to apply their training in development, economics, and/or international finance, combining both private and public sector interests. Interns will assess policy options, perform basic market research, and analyze the development effects of potential investments in emerging markets. Additional responsibilities include preparing input for briefing papers for US government initiatives and meetings, researching international development challenges, assessing economic risks. The intern will also perform certain administrative duties as needed including those related to OCDO development of or participation in conferences, travel planning and other tasks for the team as needed. Internship participants will have the opportunity to learn about transactions across a wide variety of DFC's product lines an develop valuable skills and relationships. This is an internship that will last approximately 12 weeks, but can be extended provided the applicant is an enrolled student in an undergraduate or graduate program.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled at least part-time in an accredited college or university pursuing an undergraduate or master's program studying economics, finance, international relations, development policy, or other related subjects. Successful completion of a background investigation is also required. Strong written, research and oral communication skills are required.

Education

Applicants must be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate or master's program studying economics, finance, international relations, development policy, or other related subjects.

Contacts

• Address International Development Finance Corporation 1100 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC 20527 US
• Name: DFC Intern POC
• Email: [email protected]