Development Impact And Policy Analysis Internship

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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.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/16/2024 to 04/15/2025

• Salary

$0 - $0 without compensation

• Pay scale & grade

GS 00

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Location

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Internships -

• Work schedule

Multiple Schedules -

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

1199 Business And Industry Student Trainee

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Credentialing

• Announcement number

DFC-INTERN-24-CDO--12387234

• Control number

786991300

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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.

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This is an unpaid student internship.

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Duties

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.

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.

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Requirements

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

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

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.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

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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 dfcinternopportunity@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

DFCInternOpportunity@dfc.gov

Address

International Development Finance Corporation

1100 New York Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20527

US

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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

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

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.

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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 dfcinternopportunity@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.

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Agency contact information

DFC Intern POC

Email

DFCInternOpportunity@dfc.gov

Address

International Development Finance Corporation

1100 New York Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20527

US

Learn more about this agency

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.

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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

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/16/2024 to 04/15/2025

• Salary

$0 - $0 without compensation

• Pay scale & grade

GS 00

• Location

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Internships -

• Work schedule

Multiple Schedules -

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

1199 Business And Industry Student Trainee

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Credentialing

• Announcement number

DFC-INTERN-24-CDO--12387234

• Control number

786991300

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/786991300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.