What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern/Graduate Fellow, Africa position at McLarty Associates?
McLarty Associates is seeking a bright, resourceful individual for a paid, entry-level internship/graduate fellowship to support our Africa Practice. We are seeking an individual who can work part-time (approx. 20-30 hours/week) from August through December 2024. This position will be performed remotely and/or in-person from McLarty’s Washington D.C. office.
Position Summary
As an intern/graduate fellow, you will work on a variety of projects with different engagement teams. The program aims to give you exposure to the breadth of our services and client work. You will work closely with our professionals - Associate through Senior Managing Director - and gain first-hand experience in consulting. Your assignments may involve work in news tracking, policy analysis, memo writing, and/or note-taking at client meetings.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Interested Applicants Must Submit An Application That Includes
Position Summary
As an intern/graduate fellow, you will work on a variety of projects with different engagement teams. The program aims to give you exposure to the breadth of our services and client work. You will work closely with our professionals - Associate through Senior Managing Director - and gain first-hand experience in consulting. Your assignments may involve work in news tracking, policy analysis, memo writing, and/or note-taking at client meetings.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Conducting extensive research of public policy, international, and business issues;
- Writing memos, compiling biographies, and preparing presentations;
- Monitoring regional news outlets;
- Attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients;
- Assisting professional staff with general office and administrative support; and
- Other duties as assigned.
- Accomplished qualitative and quantitative researchers;
- Excellent writers;
- Exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature;
- Strong critical thinkers;
- Inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the team;
- Attentive to details;
- Able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality;
- Able to remain poised under pressure and juggle multiple projects at a time;
- Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, and other business applications and media platforms.
Interested Applicants Must Submit An Application That Includes
- Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience and skills;
- Resume; and
- Short Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages) demonstrating strong research and concise writing on issues related to sub-Saharan Africa, international politics, or political economy.
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