RESPONSIBILITIES
Please note that depending on the extent and the period of the commitment some of the responsibilities may vary.

• GENERAL OPERATIONS
  • Assist the Senior Operations Manager with daily office management and upkeep
  • Manage the Operations section of the DC Internship Program site
  • Assist with mail processing
  • Assist with procurement and purchasing
  • Edit intern position descriptions in multiple online locations
  • Various administrative tasks    

• INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
  • Outreach, Recruiting, and Program Growth:
    • Assist with the creation of internship program materials, program brochures, website updates, etc.
    • Conduct research in support of Tostan’s Internship Program, including outreach, recruiting opportunities, and professional development opportunities for Tostan staff and interns in the DC area
    • Assist in developing partnerships with universities and colleges in the DC area and elsewhere
    • Research funding opportunities for Tostan's Volunteer and Internship Programs
  • Manage the internship application process:
    • Answer any questions regarding the program
    • Manage all incoming applications for the DC Internship Program
  • Day-to-day program management:
    • Assist the Senior Operations Manager during the orientation week by preparing supporting folders, and other documents, and by providing training and support to new interns
    • Manage online resources for the Internship Program

Please note: Beyond the responsibilities outlined above, the Senior Operations Manager will work closely with the individual in this role to identify personal career and academic goals and projects within the DC office that will help the individual build the skills necessary to achieve those goals. For this reason, while the list above does outline the responsibilities of the individual in this position, there are still opportunities for the individual to gain experience in development/fundraising and communications.

• Thorough understanding of Tostan’s programs and methodologies
• Bachelors degree or current enrollment in Bachelors program; studies in International Development, Education, Gender Studies, other social science, Communications, Business, Management, Finance, or related field
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (required)
• Ability to work independently, to self-motivate, and to manage multiple tasks at once
• Flexibility adapting to a multicultural environment, to be considerate of limited resources, and to adapt work priorities to the immediate needs of supervisor, Tostan, or project partners
• Must be willing to provide administrative support when necessary
• Strong communication skills, including written and spoken proficiency in English (required) and French (preferred)
• Previous experience with either a nongovernmental or nonprofit organization or experience in Africa/non-western country (preferred)
• Project management experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of Gmail, Google Groups, Google Documents, Google Calendars, and other Internet programs (preferred)

• Hands on experience with an internationally recognized NGO
• Development of Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Opportunity to develop highly sought-after skills in project management, training, and written and oral communication in a multicultural, multilingual environment

• SmartSite 2.0 (WYSIWYG website management)
• Z-2 (donors relations management program)

  
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in this position.  Interns may be required to perform other duties outside of their normal responsibilities, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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