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• NYU Policy Case Competition
• Paid Summer Financial Control and Risk Management Internship with Save the Children
• Summer Internships with the Global Fairness Initiative
• Applications Coming Soon for the Dean's Student Advisory Council

NYU Policy Case Competition Posted: 03 Mar 2021 10:11 AM PST The 2021 NYU Policy Case Competition is an annual team-based competition that brings together undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation to design and propose policy solutions related to a variety of current issues. Students can register in teams of 2 to 4 people or individually. Finalist and semi-finalist teams have the opportunity to present and discuss their ideas to a panel of industry experts and the winning team will receive a meeting with leading minds in public policy and a prize.  Registration closes on March 15th, so make sure to register here today!

Paid Summer Financial Control and Risk Management Internship with Save the Children Posted: 03 Mar 2021 07:34 AM PST Full Job Description You will be working with the Financial Control and Risk Management Team, reporting to the Manager of Financial Control and Risk Management. This team works with stakeholders across the organization to drive a culture of financial control and mitigate financial risk through monitoring and addressing control gaps, supporting robust knowledge management, and updating standard operating procedure documentation and policies. Through this internship, you will also have the opportunity to work with other teams within the finance division to support the design and rollout of an improved record retention system. What You'll be Doing (Essential Duties & Responsibilities) Cataloguing records held by each team within Finance, both electronically and in hard copy. Reviewing records against the record retention policy to determine which records should be kept, archived or deleted Monitor help desk tickets and ensure policies and procedures are updated with submitted requests Ensure documents are centralized and current on Sharepoint Update finance trackers to reflect audit findings and policy & procedure changes Required Qualifications Must be an actively enrolled Associate, Bachelor, Master or other post high school education program, or have graduated within 6 months of program start date Professional proficiency in spoken and written English, Demonstrate collaborative interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully within a team Professional proficiency with Microsoft Office suite Preferred Qualifications Comfortable with financial data and systems What's In It for You Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member Highly collaborative and innovative teams Flexible schedule The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world Classification: Paid Intern Part-time: 24 hours per week Dates: June 1, 2021 to August 6, 2021 Apply online. For best consideration, apply by March 12. If you are interested in earning academic credit for the internship check with your departmental or college internship coordinator.

Summer Internships with the Global Fairness Initiative Posted: 03 Mar 2021 07:29 AM PST The Global Fairness Initiative (GFI) is recruiting for a part-time Global Programs intern based in Washington, DC. GFI is a non-profit organization that promotes a more equitable, sustainable approach to economic development for the world's working poor by advancing fair wages, equal access to markets, and balanced public policy to generate opportunity and end the cycle of poverty. GFI's approach is to engage multiple players to find economic solutions and create economic opportunity, to partner with locally established organizations to have the greatest impact and leave behind lasting results and institutions, and to leverage international networks of respected experts, political and social luminaries, trade and finance stakeholders, and business leaders to maximize the inputs and impacts of GFI initiatives. To advance these objectives, the Global Programs intern will be responsible for providing finance, research, programmatic, and administrative support to GFI staff. Specifically, the intern is expected to assist the Executive Director and the programs team in the management of GFI programs and activities. Tasks may include supporting database management of GFI contacts and potential donors, managing financial and narrative reporting requirements, tracking monitoring and evaluation data, and attending roundtables and events around D.C. to report back to GFI staff on relevant news, potential partners, or general updates. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Intern position includes, but is not limited to the following responsibilities: Assist in preparation of programmatic reports and updates Track and analyze program specific monitoring and evaluation data Conduct research on topics relevant to GFI programs Assist with financial management and reporting for GFI programs Support proposal writing and strategy design for prospective programs Update and maintain GFI program webpages General administrative duties (less than 10%)  REQUIREMENTS: Have, or be working toward, a Bachelors degree in a relevant field (international relations/development, communications, economics, political science, business or a related field) Experience working on research and writing in a professional setting (preferred) Knowledge of foreign languages; French, Arabic, Spanish, Nepali, or Gujarati are a plus Familiarity with international development issues and practices (preferred) Demonstrated interest in economic equality and fairness Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite Available to work 15-20 hours per week TO APPLY: Please note that this is an unpaid internship. If you are interested in applying, please send a CV and cover letter to jemont@globalfairness.org to be considered for an internship. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. DEADLINE: Application for GFI internships is on a rolling basis. Expected start date is late May-early June. 2000 P Street Suite 210 Washington, DC 20036 www.globalfairness.org Tel 202-898-9022 Email info@globalfairness.org

Applications Coming Soon for the Dean's Student Advisory Council Posted: 03 Mar 2021 07:22 AM PST Mark your calendars! The 2021-2022 BSOS DSAC application opens next Friday, March 12th. We're looking for dedicated and enuthiastic BSOS Terps to make a difference in our College. For more info about DSAC check out ter.ps/bsosdsacinfo or email dsacbsos@gmail.com.

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