Public Sector Development and Access to Finance Intern

Description

• The USAID Supporting the Enabling Environment for Development (SPEED) program supports the Government of Mozambique (GRM) to develop and implement policies that improve the country’s business enabling environment, thereby enhancing the role of the private sector in agriculture, trade facilitation, health, energy, and biodiversity conservation. The program also strengthens economic governance and public financial management and enhances the role of civil society in supporting Mozambique’s ability to plan, manage, and finance its own development
• We are looking for dynamic and motivated young professionals to assist with the implementation of the Public Sector Development and Access to Finance important and exciting activities as listed below

Duties

• The specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Support the Portfolio Manager in administering and following- up on different assignments
• Attend meetings, take notes, translate short documents, draft reports, and prepare presentations
• Assist short-and long-term consultants by collecting and analyzing relevant data
• Assist with the drafting of reports (weekly, quarterly, annually)
• Assist in events (workshops/seminars) planning and implementation: draft and send invites, provide assistance to participants, take notes and draft event reports
• Support the Monitoring and evaluation:
• Participate in field work for selected activities, interview, gather information and data, process and produce reports
• Carry out gender and age-analyses of various topics related to the agriculture sector and produce short briefing notes and PowerPoint presentations on the same
• Other tasks: Participate in and perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Requisites

• Student currently enrolled in a degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Business, Agribusiness, Accounting, Finance, Development Studies, or any other relevant field (university degree or diploma completed preferred)
• Willingness to acquire new knowledge and being flexible
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in both Portuguese and English
• Basic Computer Skills such as familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet programs, presentation program, navigate the web, use and manage emails, cloud storage tools, etc.
• Research and analytical skills
• A mature understanding of development policy issues and challenges
• Carry out gender and age-analyses of various topics related to private sector development and produce short briefing notes and presentations on the subject. (Background in gender analysis is an advantage)

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Interested candidates must submit their CV in English
• The program is intended to commence in mid-December 2023 and be completed in after three months

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to speed_recruitment@dai.com with the Subject line “Public Sector Development and Access to Finance Intern”