Student Programs

• U.S. Citizenship


• Current Enrollment in a College or University;
• A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0

Volunteer Student Interns

GH (Global Health) / EGAT (Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade)

• Provide policy, programmatic, logistical and administrative support for special events such as technical briefings, presentations and training sessions, as sponsored by the BGH/SPBO team or required by the senior management team.
• Provide programmatic, agenda and logistical support for meetings with visiting dignitaries, representatives of congressional committees, other donor and collaborating agencies, and/or USAID field officers.
• Help organize and participate in relevant strategic planning and policy meetings for the BGH Annual Budget Submission. Provide background research and trend analysis in the sector, identify issues and concerns for senior discussion, help organize meetings and materials and then document as appropriate for final management decision-making.
• Research sector issues, draft materials, prepare graphic or other presentational materials for correspondence, congressional testimonies, congressional inquires, and speeches for BGH senior staff. Participate in congressional, technical or other relevant meetings. Conduct legislative analysis as it relates to the sector and/or USAID funding in the health sector.
• Draft and/or edit and format Bureau documents such as correspondence, technical reports, congressional taskers, policy papers and guidance, and budget documents.
• Collect, organize copy ready material, make arrangements for duplication, and distribute materials as requested.

• Some University-level training in international studies, health policy or related areas
• Analytical and research skills and experience.
• Proven writing and communication skills
• Computer literacy in WORD, EXCEL and Power Point, and internet and e-mail applications.
• Experience in database management and spread sheet manipulation
• USAID security clearance.

M (Bureau for Management)

• Field public inquiries on USAID’s management programs throughout the world.
• Respond to inquiries from PMO’s pilot program Missions throughout the world.
• Review of current and planned administrative policies and programs
• Assistance in preparing summaries, evaluations, and recommendations for action relating to U.S. assistance.
• Work with overseas Missions and Washington staff on strategies for international management and IT-driven solutions for Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Information Resources, and Administration.
• Participate and assist in organizing meetings within USAID and other U.S. government agencies like Department of State concerning foreign aid delivery integration. For example, one area of integration is Enterprise Architecture between USAID and Department of State using possibly a White House OMB model.
• And other ad-hoc assignments that provide general support to the PMO office

• General background and understanding of International Business: both public and private sectors.
• General understanding of U.S. foreign policy objectives.
• General knowledge of U.S. government agencies and policies.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, with a computer sciences educational emphasis
• Flexibility to deal with the number of pressing issues that arise working in fast-paced, high profile government office.

• Research topics and LS concerns as they arise.
• Participate and assist in organizing meetings within USAID. Provide a summary record of the subsequent meeting.
• Provide short writing assignments, as determined.
• Update the certified CTO Oracle database with AID/W rosters. Run necessary reports.
• Check on ongoing training programs in the RRB, and provide logistic support as needed.

DCHA (Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance)

LPA (Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs)

E&E; (Bureau for Europe and Eurasia)

LAC (Bureau for Latin America & the Caribbean)

ANE (Asia Near East Bureau)

PPC (Bureau for Policy and Program Coordination)

• Collect and review Presidential Initiative background materials;
• Assist in the quality control of OPIN data;
• Help ensure that OPIN data is received in a timely manner;
• Train data responders, as needed, on how to use OPIN;
• Help prepare quarterly reports; and,
• Review and select submitted “success stories’ that best highlight Presidential Initiatives.

• University-level training in one of the social sciences (preference given to majors in international relations);
• Solid research, analytic, and computer skills;
• Good understanding of U.S. foreign policy objectives;
• Flexibility to work on a number of tasks in a fast-paced environment; and,
• Results-oriented, detail-focused person with excellent written and communication skills.