I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

TechnoServe's mission is to build businesses that create jobs, income, opportunity, and economic growth in developing countries. Our strategies are based on a market-driven, business-oriented approach employed and refined over the past 40 years. Our employees are at work harnessing the power of private-sector development in some of the world's most impoverished regions.

II. PRIMARY PURPOSE & FUNCTION:

We are seeking an individual to support the marketing communications team. Intern responsibilities may include administrative duties, research, writing, media outreach, attending conferences and web work.

III. REQUIREMENTS:

• Work at least 10-15 hrs/week; start and end dates are flexible. We require at least a three-month commitment but would prefer an entire academic year.
• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks.
• Good writing, editing and communications skills.
• Good research skills.
• Enthusiastic self-starter.
• Comfortable using MSWord and Excel; PowerPoint and Publisher would be a plus.
• Interest in working in international development (Africa or Latin America), marketing, communications or business.
• Spanish language skills would be a plus, but are not required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please send a resume and cover letter to Andrew Eder at aeder@tns.org.

TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer.