Position: Grants & ContractsUnit
Intern
Reports to: Grants & Contracts Officer and Coordinator
Location Washington, DC
About RI: Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, currently seeks an intern to work with its Grants & Contracts team.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Grants and Contracts Intern will assist the department with grant document maintenance and support for all agreements, contracts and reportingrequirements
.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Updating Grant files (physical + electronic)to match each other in preparation for the annual audit.
- Submitting monthly reminders of reporting deadlinesand helping with the MS Access database development.
- Keeping Grants& Contracts database and up to date.
- Assisting with budget analysis, budget projections & contract reviews as needed.
- Provide office support for RI's Grants & Contracts Unit as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- General knowledge of world affairs and international/intergovernmental institutions
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Ability to learn and adapt to a fast-
paced environment
- Willingness to work a minimum of 15 hours; M-F varied schedule
