This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/512263600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Unpaid internships with OPIC are offered year round in Washington, D.C., and can last from 12 weeks to 12 months. Duties vary based on the department and/or office in which the intern is placed. OPIC's Internship Program offers valuable experience that contributes to educational and professional growth, and may be applied in any future employment endeavor, including federal, state and local governments or in the private sector.
10/03/2018 to 08/30/2019
$0 - $0 per year
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SMEF SEF Internship
512263600
As part of the SMEF Department, the mission of the Social Enterprise Finance team is to mobilize private capital into innovative, high-impact social enterprises to enable them to expand their operations and help solve critical developmental challenges. The SEF team's client base, market focus and strategy cover a broad range of impact investment sectors (micro and SME finance, healthcare, education, sustainable agriculture, housing, water and sanitation) and address the needs of people living at the base of the economic pyramid. The SEF team provides loans directly to social enterprises focused on these high-impact sectors as well as to financial intermediaries, including funds, investment companies and commercial lenders.
Interns serve as junior financial analysts and may be involved in all stages of project development as part of a project team. Interns also work on tasks in any stage of the origination process for three to six transactions, depending on the number of transactions that a project team is involved in. Additional duties include:
Applicants must be enrolled at least part-time in an accredited college or university in a relevant graduate degree program. The ideal candidate should have a graduate level academic concentration in business, international affairs/development, economics, or finance.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be reviewed to ensure eligibility under this program. Applications of eligible students will be forwarded to the Department indicated on the letter of interest. A separate application should be submitted for each internship of interest.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this internship, you must submit a complete Application Package to interns@opic.gov with Social Enterprise Finance in the subject line, which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. Your Unofficial Transcript
3. OPIC Internship Letter of Interest (use the form found at https://www.opic.gov/who-we-are/careers/developmental-opportunities)
Applicants for the OPIC Unpaid Student Volunteer (Internship) Program must submit a resume, unofficial transcript and a letter of interest to Interns@opic.gov with Social Enterprise Finance in the subject line in order to be considered for placement. Incomplete packages or e-mails without the specific internship program name in the subject line will not be considered.
Please submit an application for each program of interest.
Applications are accepted year-round; however, if targeting a specific internship period, OPIC recommends submitting your application by the following dates:
If you are selected for an interview for this internship, you will be contacted directly.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this internship, you must submit a complete Application Package to interns@opic.gov with Social Enterprise Finance in the subject line, which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. Your Unofficial Transcript
3. OPIC Internship Letter of Interest (use the form found at https://www.opic.gov/who-we-are/careers/developmental-opportunities)
Applicants for the OPIC Unpaid Student Volunteer (Internship) Program must submit a resume, unofficial transcript and a letter of interest to Interns@opic.gov with Social Enterprise Finance in the subject line in order to be considered for placement. Incomplete packages or e-mails without the specific internship program name in the subject line will not be considered.
Please submit an application for each program of interest.
Applications are accepted year-round; however, if targeting a specific internship period, OPIC recommends submitting your application by the following dates:
If you are selected for an interview for this internship, you will be contacted directly.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/512263600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career in the Federal Government, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is the place for you. OPIC is the U.S. Government's international development finance institution. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to mobilize private capital to help solve critical development challenges and advance U.S. foreign policy.
The Small and Medium Enterprise Finance (SMEF) Department supports American investment abroad by providing long-term loans to small and middle market clients in a wide variety of projects. OPIC reviews loan proposals that range from $1 million to $400 million for projects located in over 140 emerging market countries in which OPIC operates. Student Interns will perform tasks that support the work of the investment officers on the Social Enterprise Finance ("SEF") team who are, in turn, responsible for screening, analyzing and conducting due diligence on investment proposals.